Affordable Diamond Bracelets - It is Possible (JuliaLockhart)

Let's face it ladies, our weight changes by the season but the size of our rings do not. Diamond ring guards are the perfect solution to this dilemma. They will also help with ring sizing issues due to weather. I know for a fact, that my engagement ring tends to slide off my finger in the winter but, I refuse to get it sized as my fingers tend to swell in the summer time. Your ring should fit regardless of the season and a ring guard is the answer. Plus, buying a diamond ring guard is a perfect opportunity to add more sparkle to your ring without altering it. You may be asking yourself, what exactly is a ring guard? A ring guard is a ring that surrounds your existing engagement ring. The most common model has a slot that your diamond solitaire slips into. The sides of the ring guard not only act as an enhancement to your ring but they hold the solitaire in place so it won't move around. Who wants their beautiful ring to slide to the inside of their hand? That's no way to make your friends jealous! Not tomention increasing the chances of damage to your solitaire.

There are three popular styles of diamond ring guards available on the market. Each of these are also styles in which engagement rings are designed. This makes it easy to create a matching set! The three styles are: classic, vintage, and cathedral. A classic guard is simple, sleek, traditional, and has a high polish (shiny) finish. A vintage guard usually has multiple diamonds that are set as baguettes in combination with round or princess cut diamonds. Vintage guards often use colored gemstones such as sapphires, rubies, or emeralds. The last style is the cathedral guard, which has sleek sloping lines that accentuate cathedral style rings. The design is inspired by the lines of church arches.

The price of diamond ring guards range depending on how ornate the design is and the total carat weight of the diamonds it uses. The higher the carat weight, the higher the price. A great cost cutting solution is to pick diamonds that are in the mid-level clarity range. Many of the impurities are only distinguishable from their more expensive cousins under a microscope. If you are investing in a guard be prepared to spend between $200 and $1000 or more. I recommend buying from online retailers to get the best price. However, I suggest that you go to a store for proper sizing and then order online. Try to get sized during the season when your ring is loose. If you shop around enough you may be able to buy one guard for the summer and another for winter. Next time you have coffee with your friends, you will be the one making everyone jealous with all your new sparkle. Julia Lockhart is a writer with a penchant for wedding bands. She prides herself in providing readers with the knowledge they need to make smart and informed purchases when it comes to buying Diamond Ring Guards.