By Georgina Clatworthy

If you are searching for a color palette that is romantic, classic, sweet & dignified, you should look to a combination of pale pink & champagne.  This gorgeous palette is the perfect combination for a spring wedding. 

Champagne is a natural color & echoes times past when fabrics & linens were woven by hand from natural fibers. The color is also closely associated with romance.  It is the perfect partner for pale pink & the two combine together for a beautifully coordinated look with a minimum of effort.

This combination captures the essence of the season effortlessly & will remind you of blossom flowers, early morning light & the new colors of spring. 

Getting the Look

A combination of pink & champagne is not just about echoes of spring, but also evoke a sense of romance, of French chic & antique lace.  Compliment this with a vintage styled gown, enhanced with beautiful lace & covered button closures to the back.  Choose a gown in champagne, ivory or blush pink, or dress your bridesmaids in these colors. 

For your flowers choose pink & cream roses, peonies, ranunculus & cream hydrangeas, in hand-tied bouquets & pretty arrangements. Cover your tables with cream damask table covers but keep the look soft & less formal with effervescent floral table centers.

Choose white fondant icing for your wedding cake & echo the lace work on your gown with ivory or cream scrollwork.  Top with an arrangement of spring blooms, & display on a silver cake stand.

If you wanted to add a third accent color, choose chartreuse green.  Small doses of this in the form of green roses or scattered orchid flowers will break up what can otherwise become an overly sedate scheme.

Designing a Place in Time

This scheme relies upon recreating the look of spring gardens from time gone by.  Choose cottage flowers & create a sense of romance with classic table décor such as crystal glasses, gold or beaded rimmed chargers, elegant linens & even gold chivari chairs.

Choose a menu that brings together the best flavors of the season – lamb, new potatoes & baby vegetables, lemon tarts & miniature cupcakes iced in pink & champagne with a hint of green.

This scheme also lends itself to a tea party or garden party menu.  Serve up tiny sandwiches, petit fours, salads & mini-quiches.  All should be washed down with fine champagne or a crisp white wine.

By Georgina Clatworthy

A black & white color scheme for a wedding is nothing new & has been a firm favorite amongst brides for many years, only occasionally dipping out of favor.  But recently the scheme has come back with a vengeance, & is once again a popular choice for today’s brides.

However, I am not talking about plain & boring black & white.  Today’s scheme’s are far more textural & involve sophisticated prints, clever combinations & eye-catching designs.  Black & white schemes at today’s weddings are the height of elegance & sophistication & which provide a feast for the senses.

Creative bride’s are thinking outside the box with this choice of colors & have learnt to combine a splash of color to great effect.  Plain fabrics are out & instead brides are choosing pinstripes, damask or baroque prints for their linens.  Splashes of red or yellow brighten the look, & deep red or purple give a more gothic feel. 

A Star is Born: How Black & White Hit the Big Time

Some color combinations are timeless classics.  Black & white is one of these.  For some years now chocolate brown has been the color of choice, but the Art Deco feel of black & white has always had appeal & has never strayed out of fashion. 

Many brides are opting for a clean modern look rather than the frilly affairs of old.  Vintage has been a craze within fashion & interiors for a number of years now & that look & feel of retro style has spilled over into weddings too.  40’s glamour is a big hit & brides everywhere are achieving it with a classic combination of black & white.

Sultry Sirens & Classic Cars: A Fantasy 40s Wedding

A black & white scheme does lean very much towards old Hollywood & the golden years of 40’s film making.  Sultry is the key word & the advice is to keep the look pure, avoiding accents except for shimmer & classic red.  Metallic’s work really well & you can add a splash of color with arrangements of classic red roses.

When it comes to wedding attire choose elegant silk gowns, gloves, jewels & cocktail dresses with crinoline skirts.  Have your men wearing white dinner suits & black bow ties, for a Casablanca look, or even choose sharp pinstripe suits.  And, when it comes to transportation it has to be vintage cars.

From the beach to Fifth Avenue, Why Aqua is a Class Act

By Georgina Clatworthy

A wedding scheme in stunning & vibrant aqua blue can make for a feast for the imagination & the eyes.  This beautiful shade of blue can be adapted for classiest & the brightest of settings.  So how can you incorporate it into your wedding color scheme?

Pulling off Your Own Aqua Blue Wedding

If you have chosen aqua blue as your main wedding color chances are you will have teamed it with accent shades such as white, cream & pearl, whilst your decorations will also include cream roses & lots of crystal.  But modern combinations of aqua with chocolate brown, platinum & pale pink are becoming more popular.  For beach weddings aqua is seen to be combined with orange, fuchsia & yellow & some brave brides even combine it with red.

It is a color that can work within many settings & combine with many others to create the look & feel you require.  Combine it with accents such as pearls, seashells, crystals & ostrich feathers, or choose a combination that is all your own.

Aqua Blue and Crystal

For the crystal bride a gown encrusted with Swarovski beads & a matching tiara is the only way to sparkle.  You will probably choose a crystal bouquet or have crystals added to a fresh flower bouquet.  Your bridesmaids will probably wear aqua blue dresses & the hair will be adorned with crystal slides or pins.

If you have chosen a marquee for your wedding reception, you can decorate it with strings of fairy lights or crystal chandeliers.  Use crystal studded frames to display your guests place cards & top your cake with a crystal tiara topper & cream roses.

Aqua & Platinum

Combine graceful silver vases with white roses & sleek candlesticks enhanced with scattered white rose petals.  Choose a custom made silver monogram to top your cake & simple brushed silver frames for your guests name cards.

Serve your wedding menu on plain white china sitting atop a silver charger plate.  During cocktail hour serve up signature cocktails with Blue Curacao & pineapple juice in glasses encrusted with a blue sugar rim.

Aqua Hits the Beach

Probably the favorite color of beach brides everywhere, aqua blue is evocative of the ocean & sunny blue skies.  Be bold & team it with vibrant colors like fuchsia, coral or aubergine.  Choose beautiful peonies, fuchsia orchids, coral roses or proteas for your flowers.

Aqua Goes to Paris

Go for a flamboyant theme with tall vases arranged with large ostrich feathers & scatter the tables with a combination of rose petals & marabou feathers.  Have chic buttonholes made with white roses, marabou feathers & aqua ribbon, this stunning combination can also be carried off in your bouquet – choose white roses, a collar of feathers & a wrap of aqua blue ribbon around the stems.

More Aqua Tips for Any Bride

Create elegant centerpieces with pave roses arranged tightly in aqua blue wooden boxes or glass vases.  Or for a more simple look make hand tied posies of white & blush roses & stand in square glass vases, trimmed with aqua ribbon.

Candy bars are all the rage at the moment, so create one with white & aqua candies, such as almonds in white & blue, candy coated chocolates & conversation hearts.

By Jason Hennessey

It is common knowledge that most people have that one movie that they can never help to watch again and again. People buy their favorite DVD movies to watch and share with some of them stocking piles of these movies as a pastime. Collection of movies has moved from being an activity for movie buffs and it has in turn grown into one of the world’s multibillion collection industry.  This has seen many of the movie studios turning to making DVD movie sales, which are done through box office receipts which bring profits.

Due to this movie craze, you may want to consider a DVD movie as a gift to your friends and relatives on the day of your wedding. The good thing about a DVD gift is that it is small in size and this means that it is portable and can be moved around easily. The other thing is that DVD movies are very durable due to the advanced technology used to make them. Therefore unlike other gifts which will easily wear out when used regularly, DVDs will stay for a long time, thereby keeping the memories fresh. The last good thing about a DVD gift is its cost. It is very even cost effective to shoot, edit and produce a home movie nowadays in case you want to include scenes from your wedding. Actually, all you need is a videos camera and access to editing software on a computer. Even in the movie shops, DVD cost less than most of the preferred wedding gifts such as jewelry and customized presents.

If you choose to buy a DVD movie to give to your wedding guests as a present, there are a number of things you have to consider. First, most DVD movies come in two major formats i.e. full screen and widescreen. These two formats have been used because of the difference between the traditional televisions and the theatre screen considering that movies are viewed both at home and in the theatres. While the television screens are squared in shape, those of the movie theatres are usually triangular. This poses a big challenge during conversion and many studios have resulted to trimming part of the total picture so that it can fit to the home television screens.

Studios then decided to use letterboxing, which introduced some black bars on the top and bottom of the television screens. This allowed home viewers to view movies in their original shape and size ratio. Letterboxing affects the widescreen movies. Full screen movies on the other hand have been formatted to fit to the squired TV screens and they produce a better view. The format of a movie is usually stated on its outer cover.

The normal movies were trimmed so as to be in a certain time frame. DVD movies however are full length and they provide more pictures since there are not trims done. Many studios now provide expanded versions of then movies with no scenes deleted. Therefore as you follow this guide, be sure to buy your movies from reputed studios for better quality of DVDs.

By Jason Hennessey

After the man has popped the question and the lady has agreed, excitement is bound to come in due to the importance of the decision made for you two to spend your lives together. Engagement ceremonies in many cultures and traditions may come with a number of rituals and other customary practices, but this should not be cause for you not to have fun. There is however a lot of questions that have been asked about engagement parties below, we have provided the answers and extra tips that will make the day a success.

Why hold an engagement party?
Many people may assume that the decision of you two wanting to get married is between the two of you alone. This party will enable you to celebrate the loving decision with your loved ones. It can also be used to introduce the two families to each other and give them a chance to bond and interact.

Is it a must?
In many communities, engagements are taken seriously and their celebration is usually mandatory, with some having engagement periods that run for several months. There may be some customary practices and rituals that need to be performed on this day. However if this does not apply in your cases, then you are free to announce the big date on a newspaper or other media.

Who will host the party?
In many communities and cultures, it is the brides’ that have the responsibility of hosting the party. This was because the grooms’ were expected to go and ‘request’ for the lady to be married by their son. However in recent times, things have changed and the either of the couple, or even their parents can play host.

What’s the right size and style for the party?
This will largely depend on your budget, preference and style, which can be formal of casual. However, you should not be compelled to invite a lot of people as in a wedding party. You can make it a family affair, allowing in a few friends to spice up the event.

Will we send invitations?
Yes of course. They will help the guests with the important details such as date, time, and dress code. You can also use the invitations to let them know if they can bring gifts and how to make their reservations.

Can it be a surprise?
Surprises involving good events are always good. Care should be taken incase the intended does not accept and this can be embarrassing.

What about gifts and favors?
The gifts are not a must and guests should be allowed to decide whether to bring them or not, since many of them are likely to attend your wedding. Gifts can however add a nice touch to the event. You can also give inexpensive but functional favors in return.

You may also spice up things by sharing details with guests on how you met, receive marriage advice from guests and show some of your photos. You may also present gifts to each other, to your parents, and even take the opportunity to announce the wedding date.

By Jason Hennessey

Among the things that have gained lots popularity in the world of marriage today are unique awesome weddings and ever-cool and fashionable wedding favors. As days go by, many couples are trying to make statements through these two by trying to outdo each other. As a result, some of them have come up with some of the best ideas for the wedding and wedding favors.

If you decide to give your wedding a holiday theme, then you must come up with the type of wedding favors that suit the theme, while being elegant. The presents should have the shape and texture that exude fun-filed holiday session. They should also be thoughtful enough as a way of thanking them. Below are some of the best wedding favors within the holiday theme which have been very successful in most weddings.

Crafted Wedding Cake Ornaments
You can also go for beautifully handcrafted wedding cake ornaments which can be hungered on a Christmas tree. They should be also hand painted with bright beautiful color combinations. These ornaments can also be used to top up other gifts and be kept on the holiday mantle. Be sure to include a gold loop for hanging. You may go a step further and personalize the ornaments by encrypting the couples name and date of marriage. This will make them look unique and they can be kept as keepsakes by the guests.

Coffee or Tea Packets
These packets can hold coffee or tea and maintain its freshness for along time since they are air-tight. They also come in a variety of designs and motifs to suit the various tastes of your guests. You can even personalize them by putting the couple’s names and anniversaries on the labels. The advantage of these pouches is that they are very useful. They can be given to guests at the reception or in the early morning after the reception night.

Snowflake Bottle Stopper
If some of your guests are wine enthusiasts who will stand the sites of the perfect matured wine, then this is a perfect choice. These bottle stoppers come with a star-shaped cutout at the centre which gives it a perfect finish. The stoppers are also present in gift boxes fitted with ribbons

Scented Candles
Frosted glass Votive candles come in different scents and they are known to glow for a long time. These ones will be perfect for the intimate winter nights. The candles come with a heart-shaped frosted glass and delicate scents that are bound to appeal. They also come in beautiful gift showcase boxes tied with nice ribbons.

Silver Dove Bottle Opener
The silver dove can be a good favor since it is fully functional. It comes in its perfectly sculpted silver chrome construction which exudes modern style and taste. The opener can be used with a variety of standard sized bottle tops. Especially in the holiday season when there is a lot of partying, these wedding favors can turn out to be very useful to the guests. These presents come full with a gift box with a gift pedestal which looks like the modern jewelry display cases.

The Order of Who Walks When During a Wedding Processional

By Georgina Clatworthy

The wedding processional is possibly the grandest part of the wedding day.  When you make your first appearance & all eyes are on you, there is an atmosphere of anticipation as everyone waits nervously for you to arrive.  But do you know the order in which the bridal party should arrive & who should escort who down the aisle?

Different types of wedding processionals
Generally the wedding processional will follow the same pattern but this can vary according to your religion.  As an example here is the order for a Catholic Wedding Processional:

The priest, groom, & best man enter through a side door & wait at the altar.
The groomsmen & bridesmaids walk down in pairs, starting with the two who will stand farthest from the bride & groom, & ending with the best man & maid of honor.
Next is the ring bearer &/or flower girl
The bride & her father, or other close family member. The bride walks on the left side. If the bride’s escort is her father, he leads her to the front of the aisle, & then takes his seat next to the bride’s mother.

However, for a Jewish wedding processional, the order will look like this:

The Rabbi &/or cantor will enter & wait
Grandparents of the bride, who are then seated in the first row
Grandparents of the groom, who are then seated in the first row
Groomsmen, walking in pairs
Best man
The groom, who is escorted by his parents.
Bridesmaids
Maid or Matron of Honor
Ring bearer &/or flower girl
The bride, escorted by her parents

For a Protestant wedding, the traditional wedding processional order goes something like this:
The mothers of the bride & groom are seated after all guests are seated, & immediately before the start of the processional music. They are usually escorted to their seats by a brother of the bride or groom, or by another usher.
After they are seated, the officiant, groom & best man enter by a side door & wait at the altar.
Groomsmen may also enter by a side door, or can escort the bridesmaids.
Bridesmaids
Ring bearer &/or flower girl
Maid or Matron of Honor
The bride, escorted by her father or other close male family member or friend. At the front of the aisle, her escort can remain standing with her until the minister asks “Who gives this woman in marriage?” to which he responds “I do,” or “Her mother & I do.” For some couples, this part seems old fashioned & they may choose to bypass it. In such a case, her escort walks with the bride to the front of the aisle, & then takes his seat in the front row.

For a non-denominational ceremony, a secular ceremony, or a non-traditional ceremony, you could make up your own processional or borrow elements from the above in a way which works best for you.

Traditionally though, the bride will always stand to the left & the groom on the right.  This tradition can be traced back to medieval times when the groom may need to defend his bride, mid-ceremony & would want to make sure his sword hand was free.  Whilst it is unlikely your groom will need a sword or need to defend you during the wedding ceremony, it is a tradition that has been upheld through the centuries.

A wedding processional using two aisles
In large venues you may be presented with two aisles instead of one down the centre.  This raises the problem of which one to walk down.  If you choose to use just one aisle to walk down (processional) & then back up (recessional) afterwards, part of your congregation will be seated far away & may feel excluded from the action.  I would recommend that you use one aisle for the processional & the other for the recessional, that way everyone will get a good look at you.  Another alternative is for the bridesmaids to walk up one aisle & the groomsmen the other, whilst the bride & groom each choose an aisle to enter down. 

A wedding processional with a small bridal party
If your bridal party is small, it is a good idea to send them in one by one.  For example your processional order could look like this:

Groom takes his place at the front
Best man enters
Maid of Honor walks up aisle
Ring Bearer
Flower Girl
Bride, with escort if she has one.

With such a small wedding party, it’s probably not formal enough to warrant a formal seating of the mothers & grandmothers. But, if you still wanted to do this, ask the best man to seat the grandmothers & the groom can then seat the mothers as part of their entrances.

Don’t forget to smile!

Ask someone to coordinate the processional for you, perhaps a friend or family member & who isn’t in the bridal party.  They will need to know the order you have chosen & who should line up where.  They should also give you a gentle reminder to smile as your walking down the aisle!

How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes People Make When Planning Their Wedding

By Georgina Clatworthy

• 1. A Lack of Personality
  This is the biggest mistake because so many couples fail to put their own personalities into their weddings. This doesn’t mean your wedding has to have a theme but simply that it should be about you, your tastes & your styles. Use a color scheme that appeals to you, choose music that is a reflection of your own tastes & add in a little of your own humor.
• 2. Wasting Money
  People aren’t kidding when they refer to the ‘wedding industry’. In my opinion the most expensive occasions in life are weddings & babies (house purchase excluded!). There are companies, businesses & vendors out there who are solely in business for weddings. This is great, but it is also a case of buyer beware, as specialist wedding retailers (with the exception of bridal shops) are notoriously expensive. Take advice where offered but don’t be talked into spending more money than you can afford or than necessary.
• 3. Forgetting What a Wedding Really Is
  Your wedding is about the two of you declaring your love for each & pledging to stay together for the rest of your lives – that’s it, pure & simple. You are not getting married for the sake of other people’s happiness, which is simply a by-product of your own happiness. Make it memorable but for all the right reasons.
• 4. Not Knowing the Master of Ceremonies
  When it comes to the wedding day proper, there are two people who should know you & you know them, very well. These two are the MC of the ceremony or officiant & the DJ or band leader (or whoever is providing your entertainment) Your officiant needs to add warmth & sentiment to your ceremony & be able to talk about both in such a way that it appears they have known you all their lives. Your DJ should be able to lead a party without being cheesy & should play the kinds of music that you like & that will appeal to your guests. Having a good relationship with these people is important & you should make sure you like them & are comfortable with them.
• 5. Thinking “It Could Never Rain on MY Wedding Day”
  With all the stress & anxiety that goes into planning a wedding, it is surprising that so many never make an kind of contingency plan should anything go wrong. So what will you do if it is raining & you reception is outdoors? Make sure you have a back up plan for any potential events, such as bad weather, which could spoil your day. Organize an alternative venue for the reception if it is raining & make sure you contact all your vendors so they know where to go.
• 6. Forgetting the Meaning of the Word “Budget”
  When you begin your wedding planning you probably start off with the best of intentions & at first stick well to your budget. But it is too easy to get swept up in wedding emotion & before you know it you have blown twice as much on your dress & ordered six courses for the reception when you only budgeted for three. It is easy to be seduced by glossy bridal magazines showing you the last celebrity weddings & your must haves for this year. Whilst your wedding is a special moment in your lives it is only one day & is not worth starting your married life thousands of dollars in debt.
• 7. Getting Trashed the Night Before the Wedding
  It used to be traditional to have the bachelor/bachelorette parties the night before the wedding. But we’ve all seen the TV programs where the stag wakes up hundreds of miles away from the wedding site, stark naked & in the middle of nowhere. Whilst we probably howled with laughter & watched as he desperately tried to get back in time, it is the last thing you want for your real wedding. Even a few drinks the night before could have an adverse effect the next day such as headaches, nausea or upset stomach. Skip the drinking & have an early night instead. Tomorrow will be a very long day.
• 8. Being Inconsiderate
  It may well be your special day, but there are other people involved. You are the hosts when all is said & done, no matter who the invitations were from. Be considerate with your wedding party & in particular the duties you are asking them to carry out. Be clear about your expectations & the commitment you expect. Provide something for your guests to do whilst you take your photographs rather than having them standing around waiting for over an hour. It is a good idea to have your photos taken during the cocktail hour so your guests can relax & have a drink whilst mingling together. Other considerations could be the time of year, provide some bottles of water, fans or parasols for a hot summers day or wraps & umbrellas for a mild fall wedding.
• 9. Not Involving Your Better Half
  Whilst traditionally the domain of the bride, in this modern age all wedding decisions should be taken together. It is his day as much as it is yours & you should include him on major decisions such as venue, menu & entertainment. He is probably more than happy to leave color schemes, flowers & favors to you, but make sure you ask his opinion.
• 10. Losing Perspective
  Don’t loose sight of what is important to you both. At the end of the day as long as you have a ring on your finger & a marriage certificate nothing else really matters. Don’t let yourself get bogged down with minor details that really aren’t important & make sure you delegate some of the tasks to others, you don’t have to do it all yourself. Stay cool, calm & in control. And above all don’t loose your sense of humor!

Finding the perfect medieval wedding dress, invitation, & menu

By Georgina Clatworthy

A medieval wedding will hark back to the days of chivalrous knights & beautiful princesses.  Many of our modern wedding traditions originate from Medieval times & a themed wedding can be romantic & beautiful.  If you want a medieval wedding theme then here are some of the key elements you should include.

FINDING A MEDIEVAL WEDDING DRESS & OTHER ATTIRE:

You maybe surprised by the choice you will have for medieval attire.  You may choose to be peasants, landed gentry or royalty – which is the most popular style.  Look for rich fabrics & elaborate finishing touches.  The men should wear doublets, breeches & hose, whilst the women should wear Juliet style gowns.  Colors should be rich reds, royal blue & gold.  Emerald green is also a popular color.  There are many companies which will create perfect medieval style attire for you or you could hire from a good costume shop.

Renaissance Fairs are a create source for all things medieval & you maybe able to purchase or order your gown there.  They are also great sources of inspiration for authentic touches to your wedding day.   

Check out EBay or other websites for theatre costumes for sale.  These are often very well made as they have to stand up to being used for long periods of time.  You may also find lots of accessories such as headdresses, shoes & jewelry.

MENU:

Huge feasts of roast meat such as suckling pig, venison & game where the order of the day in medieval palaces.  Or you could try a hog roast for an outdoor party.  Set up huge wooden trestle tables with pewter (or pewter looking) plates & wine goblets or tankards. 

For a royal banquet serve dishes of fish, game, roasted boar, cheese, fruit, fresh bread & sweet tarts.  Wash this down with mulled wine, beer or ale.

MEDIEVAL WEDDING INVITATIONS:

Parchment is the perfect paper for your medieval invitations.  Write them out with intricate script & include motifs in rich jewel colors, with gold & silver accents.  Send them rolled up scroll style in a scroll box or send them in envelopes secured with a wax seal.  Don’t forget to include a note if you want your guests to come in period dress.

SPECIAL TOUCHES:

For your wedding entertainment, look for jesters, jugglers & minstrels.  Consider hiring a dance instructor to teach you how to round dance.

To maintain a royal feel ride in sidesaddle with the groom leading you or with you sitting in front of him on the saddle.  Also consider asking the waiting staff to dress in costume to maintain the authenticity.

By Jason Hennessey

After you have knelt down and asked her to marry you, and she has accepted, we all know that the next thing is the engagement ring. Many people will come across terms such as the four C’s of a diamond ring. To put it in a clear way, the four C’s represent Clarity, Color, Cut and Carat. These are the important qualities of a diamond ring whose presence shapes the value or cost of a ring. Apart from the four C’s, there are also other terminologies used and learning about them will help you to be an informed shopper who is bound to pick the right ring for your loved one.

In the four C’s, clarity implies that not all diamonds are pure. They come with many impurities and jewelers will always try to get rid of these foreign particles. Purity means higher cost. The rings are also found in different colors. The addition of color to the stone has been thought by some as a means of camouflaging any foreign particles that may be seen in the diamond. Therefore the value of clear diamonds is higher than that of colored ones. When looking at diamond, you will notice the tiny panels that are in it, also referred to as “cuts”. Their purpose is to reflect light thereby giving the ring some brilliance and dimension. Fewer cuts in a stone give it dull look hence lowering its value. Lastly, carats are used to measure the weight and size of the stone. More carats in a ring mean you may have to dig deeper into your pocket to own the elegant jewel.

The other important thing to consider is the anatomy of your ring, given that its shape and various parts will determine the value and general look of the ring. Various shapes and sizes will fit different senses of style and beauty.

If you woman is classical, then try the round or oval shapes. For those who like the contemporary feeling, you can go for the rectangular or the squire shapes. If she is more of retro-chic, then you may try the marquise or pear shape, which is usually oval with points at both ends.

Some of the terminologies you are bound to encounter will include girdle, which is basically the top portion of the precious stone where it meets with the bottom. Here is where those prongs holding the diamond are found.

The crown is that part of the stone above the girdle. The table is the flat face of the stone that is seen from the top. Culet is the bottom point of the diamond. If the culet is large and more visible from the top, then the value of the stone if usually low. The pavilion is the lower part of the diamond which falls between the culet and the girdle. Some people may also consider the spread of the stone, which is basically the view of the stone depending on angles and its thickness.

Due to the value of diamonds, its advisable to insure your ring in case of damage or theft.