Choosing an Engagement Ring with RFS

Choosing an engagement ring is not an activity you can practice to master and end up with the perfect ring.    For the majority of us, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.  You have one shot to get it right.  Stressed yet?   Where do you start?  Google? Then what, follow us on Facebook or Twitter? (which you should)  STRESSFUL!

For those of you that (unfortunately) choose to remain anonymous this post will give you some insight into how we do, what we do, and an idea of the options available to you.

First, we will tell you about us.  RFS started in Brooklyn with only about 20 customizable options for conflict-free diamonds and recycled metals.  We've made it all the way to Midtown Miami and now offer 150 customizable engagement rings.  Conflict-free means the diamonds have not funded any wars or spurred any human rights violations.  Using recycled metals helps reduce the effects mining has on our planet.

We will then walk you through choosing a ring from our 150 customizable options and choosing a center stone by teaching you the 4 Cs (carat weight, color, clarity, and cut).   You will then choose the metal; palladium, platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and pink gold.

The 4 C's:

Feel better yet?  After we have showed you every option and taught you how to figure out what is best for you, we will help you create the perfect ring.  Now that your prepped, come see us!

Next up.... the proposal, but that's all you! :)

Clarity

The GIA clarity scale includes eleven clarity grades ranging from Flawless to Included 3. Diamonds occur naturally and are formed under the Earth's crust, so it is extremely rare to find a diamond that lacks internal inclusions and external clarity characteristics. These byproducts of their formation help gemologists separate natural diamonds from synthetics and simulants. They are also used to identify individual stones. (They're like a diamond's fingerprint)

The fewer inclusions in a diamond, the more rare and therefore the more valuable the diamond. However, diamonds with a clarity grade of SI1 (Slightly Included 1) and above have inclusions that are nearly impossible to detect without the aid of magnification. So, the SI clarity range is a great way to get a diamond that looks great to the naked eye, and also saves a little.