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Show 4 February 2002 dridai Guide Many facets of buying the right diamond ring By L.E. Klein Copley News Service The big decision has been made: This is the woman you want to spend life with. But the next step can be daunting for many men shopping for an engagement ring. Your father can help, but his advice may be decades out of date. What's a modern groom to do? First, think about the woman you love. Would she prefer a ring with some family history behind it? Something unusual or handmade? Something with sentimental value, representing a trip you took together or a place you both love? "It's important to know what she wants," said Brandee Dallow, spokeswoman for the Diamond Information Center in New York. If a diamond is what she wants, Rent their Tuxes from Paperworks 66 E. Main, Castle Dale 9 Wedding Invitations & Accessories educate yourself. The four are a good place to start tributes of diamonds can "Cs" quise (tapered oval), heart, em- erald (rectangular), pear, princess (square) and oval. The proportions and polish are indicated by Ask a jeweler to these meaunderstand help you sures and their importance. Clarity: Diamonds often percentages. come with imperfections, smudges and crystals imbedded in their structures. The stone's value increases as the clarity increases. Don't be afraid to ask for a loupe" or jeweler's magnifying glass to check the stone for yourself. Color: Most of us think of dra- diamonds as white or clear, but in fact they come in dozens of shadings, including many tints of yellow. More valuable stones are free from any visible color. Before embarking on a ring shopping trip, determine what features you personally like in appearance of your ring. Carat: This term reflects the weight of a diamond, not the size. Depending on how a diamond is cut, one carat stone can look noticeably smaller or -- pressive. Cut: Two attributes make up and the cut of a diamond-shap- e most The and polish. proportions common shapes are round mar- at- - matically affect the price and 1 larger than another. A larger carat is not necessarily more im- rings. Ask your friends and family to see their rings, and develop a Continued on page 14 Cut refers to faceting, not shape. Its what gives a diamond its brilliance. Shapes include, from top to bottom, oval, pear, square, marquise and round. Get Off to a Good Start Youre saving for two now! As you go through life, youll find that sound financial planning is important, and not just for yourself, but for your family as well. Wed like to help you get off to a V- - Our goal is to make every Brides floral vision a reality of stunning good start financially, with services geared to helping you get the most for your money. IRA's Drive Up Window Checking Accounts Check Protection splendor. High Interest Savings Direct Deposit Payroll Deductions Savings Certificates DESERTVIEW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 196 No. Min, Huntington FLORAL 64 N. 00 1 W, Price 637-337- 7 |