Myth #1: The Bigger the Diamond, the Better

Many believe that every woman wants a huge diamond ring on her finger. In a time when bigger is seen as better, it's no surprise that big diamond rings seem more attractive and desirable. Another outdated notion revolving around the diamond size is– the bigger the ring, the more the man loves his woman! Both of these statements couldn’t be further from the truth!

The truth is, not all women want a huge diamond ring. Some women prefer a simplistic look of a smaller less extravagant ring. Big rings may also not be a suitable choice for those who lead an active lifestyle.

Besides size, the quality of the ring matters too. You can have a wonderfully-cut 12 carat diamond with a high level of sparkle and clarity for the same price of a larger diamond that isn't cut as well and appearing duller.

If you’re on a tight budget, it makes sense to pick a smaller, yet superior cut diamond as opposed to a larger, duller one. In time, you can upgrade your ring to a larger diamond.

Myth #2: There Should Only Be One Diamond

In the past, the classic single stone solitaire rings were the popular choice. These days, accent diamonds such as baguettes are in style. These are the perfect design for women who want a little extra sparkle to complement the one big center diamond ring.

Myth #3: You Need To Know the Ring Size

This is one of the biggest myths when purchasing an engagement ring. It is great if you do have this information handy, but is not really essential in today’s day and age. You can always have the ring resized to fit better after you have given it to your significant other.

Myth #4: Custom Engagement Rings Are Too Expensive

It’s often believed that designing a custom engagement ring can cost a fortune. The truth is, the entire process of getting a custom-made engagement ring isn’t as complicated or as expensive as it once was. Many leading jewelry retailers offer the service at reasonable rates. Just be sure to allow enough time for the ring to be produced.

Myth #5: The Age Rule

It is believed that the size of the stone must equal the age of the woman who is to wear the ring, which means that if the bride-to-be is 36 years old the diamond must weigh 3.6 carats. This is unreasonable, and bears no scientific reasoning or logic.

Hopefully this article has cleared up any misconception and put your mind at ease so you are able to move through the process of buying the perfect engagement ring with confidence.

by Maria Spiliopoulou

RHODES, Greece, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The World Public Forum "Dialogue of Civilisations" (Rhodes Forum) that has been held in the Greek island of Rhodes over the past decade building communication bridges across the globe, launches a new think tank to further contribute to the exchange of views for economic development and conflict resolution.

The announcement was made on Saturday during a press conference at the 13th Rhodes Forum by Vladimir Yakunin, president and co-founder of World Public Forum.

"Our organisation is about to embark on a period of major change and development. Having dedicated the last 13 years to promoting dialogue between different civilisations in the broadest sense, I now want to use this base to create a world class think thank that will make practical policy recommendations," Yakunin said.

The new research institute will focus on infrastructure as a possible basis for new economic development and conflict prevention, delivering the results of studies to the interested parties in real politics, NGOs and state organizations worldwide, he explained.

The Russian public thinker noted that the Forum concentrated in recent years on the Trans Eurasian Development zone and China's Silk Road initiative as two characteristic examples of this new economic development model.

The two projects are not contradictory, but could be developed together to benefit not only Russia or China but the entire international community, he told Xinhua.

As more than 350 delegates from 50 countries were still debating the most pressing issues of today's world, Yakunin underlined the significance of the role of dialogue to awaken the conscience of civil societies in efforts to tackle crises, such the conflict in Syria and the refugee crisis.

Since on government level it seems very difficult to withdraw previously made statements and lose face, civil societies can be of help, by building bridges, he told Xinhua.

Regarding the refugee crisis, Yakunin stressed that Europe was apparently not ready to deal with the influx.

He called for imminent measures to assist refugees fleeing war zones to reach safety without having to pay small fortunes to smugglers.

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He also urged major powers to concentrate efforts on settling together the question of terrorism and provide people with a normal way of life in the current conflict zones.

The three-day Rhodes forum will close on Sunday.

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