A wedding ring is a symbol of an eternal commitment to a partner and to a relationship. The meaning of a wedding ring goes beyond the nuts and bolts of the actual ring, but the details that go into making a ring make it unique.

It is important to not only research where to buy a ring, but also to better understand what is truly desired in the purchase. Whether interested in buying clean non African Conflict diamonds, being sure your ring is always in design, and making sure your ring isn't on the hand of every woman on the road, a simple understanding of engagement rings is necessary.

The style of the wedding ring is the most basic, yet overarching decision to make when picking out a ring. From many varying styles of diamond rings from antique engagement rings, contemporary engagement rings, round brilliant rings, solitaires, fancy shape rings, three stone engagement rings and more. These varying styles convey a personal sense of style that will be reflected in the ring for years to come.

The cut, clarity, color and carat of the diamond also makes the ring special and unique. The cut of the ring refers the proportions of the diamond that allow it to handle light and sparkle. This is often confused with the shape of the diamond, which many times are round, princess, radiant among others. Of course the stocks only the highest quality diamonds with the perfect cut is determined by the jewelry store or chain.

The clarity of a diamond is determined by using a 10-power magnification. To the untrained eye, clarity refers to the number of tiny natural birthmarks known as inclusions. The less inclusions, the higher the clarity and sparkle of the diamond. The best color for a diamond is no color, but diamonds are still rated on a "D" through "Z" scale with "D" being completely colorless. Carat size refers to the diamond's weight. Five carats equal one gram.

Last to consider is the uniqueness of the diamond rings. It is imperative to find locations that specialize in custom diamond ring design that allows the couple to make their own one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Through state-of-the-art technology, couples can hand pick numerous customizations to make the contemporary diamond ring of their dreams. The wedding ring is a reflection of the couple, and this will help to assist each couple in picking the right engagement ring style, cut, clarity, color, and carat for them.