gg hy x Best Wishes To The Bride And Groom . The ABCs of Selecting Your ae Diamond Ring Are “Four C’s” On your first date, you might have felt slightly awkward, but by the sec- ond you were laughing and holding hands, and within a short time you began feeling more and more comfortable with each other until a special intimacy had grown be- tween you and it seemed natural that you would be married. As wonderful as those days of new love and planning a life together . ‘are, says the Jewelry In- dustry Council, don’t bein such a daze that you make the wrong decision when buying a diamond. The engagement ring is not as easy to select as it is to wear, and though each stone may seem luxurious + and elegant to the inex- perienced shopper, each diamond is actually differ- ent. Béfause diamonds vary in quality, you should purchase yours from a reputable jeweler who can offer expert advice, But, it is equally essential that you know the ‘four C’s’” as they are referred to by jewelers—cut, color, clari- ty and carat weight which will-help you: judge the - quality of the gem that is to bring you'a lifetime of happiness. Cut refers both to the shape of the diamond—be it the popular, round bril- liant, the rectangular em- erald, pear, heart, oval, or" boat-shaped marquise— and to the skill and preci- sion of the cutting. lease maximum brilliance, a diamond must be cut according to strict stand- ards, A full cut diamond has 58 facets; 33 above the girdle or outer edge and 25 below. A perfect cut refers not to thenumber of facets (that is standard), but to their angles and the pro- portions’ of the stone. Believe it or not, diamonds are so hard that it takes several days to cut and polish a one carat stone. .Color is thought by some,to be the most im- portant determinant of diamond value. The ideal diamond is crystal clear as a raindrop. But, such stones are rare. Most are tinged with yellow or; brown, And, while this tinge might-detract from the diamond’s value, .it usttally doesn’t diminish the stone’s spectacular < sparkle. Clarity refers to the dia- mond’s internal quality. A flawless diamond shows _ no ‘‘inclusions’’ when viewed under-ten power magnification. Ninety- nine per cent of diamonds over half a carat have some flaws. ‘They range from a tiny. white spot to dark carbon spots, nicks, cracks, or cloudy areas. Like aslight tinge of color, inclusions lessen a. diamond’s value but seldom detract from their. beauty. Ask your jeweler to let you look at some - diamonds under ‘his. ten power loupe. You will be able to see the small specks - that make each stone dif- ferent and unique.” Carat, of course, is the measure of the weight of the diamond. A: carat equals 1/142nd_ of an The candid on location approach can bea very im- ‘portant and lasting segment of. your wedding day memories. Coverage of this type is often left to the amateur .. w professionals specia formal wedding coverage ..-:.. e reasonable price. . .. for fully pro’ prices look to... predictable results. Few ize in all.day full candid and ven: fewer. dt a fessional coverage at reasonable. - Photogtapke by Chemogf ~ See my portfolio of work and discuss your needs Phone Ed Chernoff 365-3209 After6p.m. THE ALL-IMPORTANT CHOICE=Suying her engagement ting Is a e momentous occasion for most young couples, the welry Industry Council: reports.” A: little help from. a professional” your favorite Jeweter—will help you make the right setection qual experts point out. ounce, or two hundred®’ milligrams, Each carat’ is divided into 100 points, thus a .% carat diamond weighs 50 points. The .: word “‘carat’? comes from the carob seed which was so uniform in weight that it was used to weigh dia- monds. If.there. are one large and several smaller stones in a ring, ask your ” jeweler for the exact weight of the major stone,. for that spec ity-wise, the rather than total carat weight. Every point affects -value, -Receiving-a diamond engagement ring is a very important event ina wom- ‘an's life. It should be to- tallyenjoyable. Knowinga “little about the beautiful merchandisé is one way to make this memorable oc- casion everything it should be. : ae Suggestions »On- 4 Selecting Your : ‘Wedding Flowers Here are'a-few aspects 2 to consider when you choose the flowers’ for ‘your wedding: -; 4 The size and the kind of “room.you plan to deco- rate.'A large, lavishly fur- nished: room: requires” fewer flowers than asmall, bare room. The basic color. scheme you have used throughout- your wedding. Your flow- ers should coordinate somehow with the colors” and style of the clothes for. your wedding party. ° The time of year in which you plan to-get married. Find out from your florist what kinds of flowers are in season then; they are usually much less expensive than out-of- season flowers. Also be sure to find out which flowers will remain fresh the longest at that time of year. You don’t want your blooms to‘wilt half-way through the cere- mony! Ree a The kind of lighting— natural or artificial—that. will characterize your wed-"_ dings. This affects-how your flowers will look and howlong they’llstay fresh. ial day | Florist Service For All Occasions _ - FRESH, DRIED OR SILK FLOWERS = © Weddings © Anniversaries © Funerals e Home > © Graduations © Gift items... — WE DELIVER — | CHANG'S S255, 2601 - Sth Ave., Castlegar sac an, * stores, is every: bride-to-be*and her ti choose various styles table-settings, linens: and kitchen .items ‘for you future home. Every; final your wedding. Be sure to register,.and - ‘make every wedding gift ¢ ‘Joy-for your friends to. ive, and even more of a joy, for you and your fu: % ese hints: ieds ‘shoul ‘gui “plans. so they'll. pac appropriately and. bring . racquets; skis or golf clubs... : 3. Let. guests know, about plans for a‘party, a: night. at. the: theatre or: dinner at a favorite restau" e .