The bigger, the better. This is the motto of many celebrities who view the engagement ring as a huge status quo symbol. It seems that as each new celebrity gets engaged they strive to get a bigger more expensive engagement ring than the ones before. Of course some of the biggest jewelers endorse this for their name as the designer of a particular ring chosen by some famous figure affects their status incredibly. Especially when the celebrities getting married have an influence on fashion trends. People, more notably the college age group, tend to want to imitate what their favorite celebrity does.

A pink diamond engagement ring is one of the more expensive you can buy. Colored diamonds are rare and as a result tend to be more expensive than the already pricy colorless diamonds. Of all the colored diamonds, the pink diamond is the rarest of them all. Additionally, it’s not just the rarity that makes this such an expensive diamond but it’s also a truly remarkable stone with its brilliance and sparkle. Blue is quite rare and expensive too. They generally run about $30,000 per carat on the low end and as much as $200,000 per carat for the truly outstanding pieces.

Using platinum as the metal of choice with the diamond is another way to jack up the price. Platinum is the strongest and most durable metal around, which makes this the most expensive metal to purchase. Platinum holds its sheen and brilliance for a long time while white gold will need to be re-plated at some point and yellow gold tends to be softer. A woman will most likely be wearing her wedding ring for years to come so investing in platinum is probably a great choice.

Antique diamond rings are a good investment for anyone who desires intricate detail given to the setting. Especially one that was detailed around a large expensive diamond. The detail in the design of an antique is considered way too costly to replicate today so if you purchase an antique ring, you’ll have an investment that will increase in value over time.

One would think that the biggest diamond has to be the most expensive one. Not necessarily. The most expensive diamond has to have four factors that are as close to perfect as possible. These four factors are cut, clarity, color and carat. The bigger the carat combined with a perfect clarity, which means to have no or little flaws, perfectly cut and of course the color. Colored diamonds as we’ve already mentioned are the most expensive but the colorless ones can be quite pricey too as long as they meet the four C’s criteria.

When shopping for an engagement ring, be prepared to make an investment. Generally purchasing an engagement ring is ranked third in the most expensive purchase one will make in their lives. Most people get married and expect this union to last for their lifetimes, which can be as long as fifty or even sixty years. One would want their wedding ring to last the lifetime with them.