Mark-Paul Gosselaar Engaged!

If you thought they don’t make that kind of men anymore, maybe you should read it further. Famous American actor, Mark-Paul Gosselaar always knew that whenever he would propose, he would do it with an engagement ring that is nothing less than perfect.

His jeweler said, “He’s a romantic at heart and he was looking to express it. I worked on creating her dream ring for about a month. She had seen a ring of mine and Mark-Paul brought in a photo of it and we started customizing it, finding the perfect stone, showing sketches, discussing the mounting and how many smaller diamonds it would have and really designing it together. It’s rare to find a guy who really wants to find the perfect ring and be so very involved in the process.”

The result of their working together was this romantic diamond engagement ring that has a fine 3-carat cushion cut diamond as the center stone. The huge rock is surrounded by smaller round diamonds and is precisely crafted in platinum. In all, the ring totals to approximately 5-carats.

And for all the ladies who dreamed of getting the most perfect engagement ring, well its time that we feel jealous of Catriona McGinn, Mark’s fiancée.

Popular Diamond Setting for Engagement Ring

You might think that size of the diamond, clarity and design is all that matters when buying an engagement ring. But, the fact is that the way a diamond is held or the setting of the diamond plays a vital role in define the beauty of an engagement ring. Here are some of the popular diamond settings –

1. Prong Setting – This is one of the most popular settings especially when it comes to diamond engagement rings. A prong setting use metal prongs that form a based in which a diamond is secured. The prongs are slightly bent at the top to secure the diamond at its place. The number of prongs usually ranges from 2 to 6.
   
2. Cathedral Setting – This setting might seem like prong setting at first look. However, it is quite unique and different. In a cathedral setting the shank of the ring splits to form arches. The open spaces and the beautiful arches lend an aesthetic and vintage appeal to the ring.
   
3. Bezel Setting – This setting places the diamond in a metal ring without using prongs. The metal ring that encompasses the center diamond secures the diamond at its place and keeps it from falling.

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• Princess Cut Engagement Ring Ideas

Princess Cut Engagement Ring Ideas

The princess cut engagement ring is one of the most popular varieties in the engagement ring category due to the unique look and exceptional beauty that these rings possess. A lot of women prefer this to the traditional round diamonds due to the angular look which lends a contemporary touch to the princess cut engagement rings. The best thing is that there are a lot of variations even in the princess cut engagement rings and one can choose from a fine array of styles and designs.

 

The most loved amongst all the princess cut engagement rings is definitely the solitaire princess cut engagement ring which exudes elegance and style that is simply breathtaking. There is hardly a woman who can resist the immense charm of a solitaire princess cut engagement ring with a brilliance that is simply outstanding not to mention the air of sophistication that these rings have. So if you are all set to woo your sweetheart in style go for this variety of engagement ring that she is sure to love.

The princess cut eternity band is another form of engagement ring that is highly fashionable. The seamless row of princess cut diamonds set together to cover the entire circle of the ring is not just a style that is coveted but is also symbolic of a love that is endless and never ending. The pave set princess diamonds are especially recommended in this style of engagement ring which has a subtle grace of its own.

The princess cut diamond three stone engagement ring is again a classic design that is loved for its immense beauty and magnificence. There are also a lot of variations that one can play with in this particular style of engagement rings, the most popular one being the princess cut diamond center stone flanked by two more princess cut side stones in a size which is a little smaller. This is the most traditional as well as the most spectacular variety of princess cut three stone engagement rings.

One can however replace the side stones with a different shape of diamond which again looks stylish as well as unique. Those who love gemstones can use their favorite colored gemstone as the side stones. In many cases the center stone could also be a natural colored princess cut diamond which gives the ring a touch of exclusivity.

Irrespective of the style one thing that is for certain is the fact that with a princess cut diamond engagement ring you’re sure to win over your lady completely.