Category: Blog
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Alternative Stones for Engagement Rings
Although the diamond – and especially the white diamond – is by far the most popular stone for engagement rings these days, there are numerous jewel and gem options out there on the market. Today, and in upcoming blogs throughout this blog series, we’ll be jumping into other engagement ring favorites, as well as their…
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How to Covertly Get a Finger Size for an Engagement Ring!
If you’re curious about the appropriate ring size for your loved one, and you’d like to keep the ring a surprise, you may need to be a bit sneaky about finding out the right engagement ring size. To start, know this: the average ring size for women is a 6, and for men it’s a…
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How To Buy An Engagement Ring
Hi folks! For today’s post, we’ve put together an infographic on picking the perfect engagement ring for you and your spouse-to-be. So if you’re uncertain how to start your selecting, check out our step-by-step instructions on finding the ideal engagement ring to suit you and the love of your life:
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How To Prepare for the Big Question Part II
In our last blog we discussed how to prepare for proposing, and we’re continuing today to provide you further information. Here at RK & Co. we understand how exciting engagement can be, and how nerve-racking a proposal can be. We’re here to connect you with the perfect engagement ring and a few tips to give…
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How To Prepare for the Big Question
Looking at engagement rings? Well you’re on your way to asking the biggest question of your life: Will you marry me? It’s intimidating, no matter how sure you are that the answer will be yes. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to ask the love of your life to take your hand, and there are…
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The Four “C”s of Diamonds – Cut
Cut Math is the determining factor in deciding the cut of a diamond. Every diamond is cut according to an exact mathematical formula. The most common cut, the round brilliant, has 58 facets, or small, flat, polished planes designed to yield the maximum amount of light to be reflected back to the viewer. This reflection,…
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The Four “C”s of Diamonds – Color
The most popular Color for Diamonds is “white” or colorless especially for engagement rings or wedding bands. Whilst Diamonds come in every Color of the spectrum, for “white” Diamonds truecolorless examples are extremely rare and therefore demand the highest value. Regular “white” Diamonds are graded by Color and are given letter designations dependant upon how…
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The Four “C”s of Diamonds – Carat
A Carat is the unit of measurement for a diamond’s weight – it is equal to 200 milligrams, and there are 142 Carats to an ounce. Carats are referenced by dividing them into points – there are 100 points in a Carat. A half Carat diamond may be referred to as a 50-point stone (about…
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Different Types of Settings
Settings play two important roles: to hold the stone in the ring and to enhance the stones presentation. There is a range of setting types and each type of setting enhances the stone in different ways. Prong / Claw Setting The prong setting, also called a claw setting, is the most desired gemstone setting and…
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Basic Care
Rolex is known for its precision, detail and elegance. In order to keep your Rolex in great working condition and looking as good as new, it is important to follow several basic care steps: wear your watch on regular basis, get your Rolex serviced regularly, and clean the timepiece as needed. Wearing Your Rolex on…