The precise origin of ideal cut diamonds is still not truly known. However, it is believed that the first engagement ring ever discovered in South Africa was done so by a fifteen year old boy by the name of Erasmus Jacobs. While searching for a stick to clear a drain one day, he picked up a stone sparkling in the sunlight and gave it to his sister. It was seen by a friend of the family and was ultimately discovered to be a 21.25 carat stone.
Clean your wedding rings regularly using either commercial jewellery cleaner or a solution of one part ammonia and six parts water. Dip the jewellery into the solution and use a soft brush to loosen any dirt that has accumulated under the setting. This will greatly increase the brilliance of your engagement ring.
The first thing to decide when purchasing a diamond store is the shape of the stone. There are nine major shapes of diamonds.