INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This does not affect the quality of the stone in any way, so a heavier weight does not necessarily indicate a higher quality stone. Note, however, that this may not be possible on a budget. Do you want a slightly smaller stone at higher quality, or the opposite? The most common sizes for engagement rings are 1/2 karat, 1 karat, and 2 karat. People often choose common karat weights, which are known in the industry as 'magic weights'. Because they are common, the price of diamonds at these weights is usually disproportionately higher than diamonds just below the magic weight e.g. a 0.98 karat diamond may be significantly less expensive than a 1 karat diamond, with no visible difference in size. Not all women prefer many karats. Some may place quality over size while others may be willing to sacrifice a bit of quality for a more noticeable diamond. Ask the recipient herself about her preference. Ask close friends or family about the recipient's preference. Women with more petite hands may prefer the look of a smaller stone to larger stones that have a tendency to overwhelm. However, women with larger hands may drown out a small stone, making it appear smaller than it really is.

SUMMARY: Take karat weight into consideration last. Consider selecting an uncommon size karat to save money without sacrificing quality. If buying an engagement ring or gift, find out what the recipient prefers in size. Consider the size of the wearer's hand if buying a diamond ring.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: , if necessary. It's important to work with a very sharp knife, since butternut squash is firm and smooth. A blunt knife could slip and cut you if you aren't careful. Use a thick, heavy knife to do the job. Place the squash on a large cutting board. Hold the thicker end of the squash with one hand, and use the other to cut approximately 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) off the narrow end, just below the stem. The slice should be clean and even. Hold the narrow end of the squash and use your other hand to cut approximately 1/2 inch (about 1.2 cm) off the wider end. . Now that you have a flat base to work with, it's time to peel off the rind. Use a vegetable peeler, or if you don't have one that's sturdy enough, a very sharp knife. Stand the squash upright on its wider end. Hold it from the top with one hand and use the other to run the vegetable peeler in vertical strokes down the side of the squash. Alternatively, you could hold the squash in one hand and use the vegetable peeler to remove the rind in horizontal strokes. Stand the squash upright on its wider end. Place the knife in the middle of the top of the squash and slice downward. Make one clean cut to slice the squash in two. Cutting butternut squash can sometimes be difficult because the squash is dense and hard. If this is the case, gently tap the knife end with a rubber mallet to help it cut through the flesh of the squash. If the mallet method doesn't work, you can switch to a serrated knife and use a sawing motion to cut the squash in half. Use a metal spoon to scoop the seeds and stringy pulp from the both halves of the squash. The seeds can be roasted like pumpkin seeds, so save them if you'd like. Lay both halves of the squash cut side down on the cutting board. Make a horizontal cut in each half, separating the bulbous end from the thin end. You should now have four parts of the butternut squash to work with. The thickness of your strips will vary depending on the specific recipe. Generally, the strips will range from 1/2 inch to 1 inch (about 1.2 cm to 2.5 cm). For recipes like butternut squash chips, could run the peeled butternut squash over a mandolin to create super thin, even slices instead of slicing the squash using a knife. You could leave them as strips if you'd like, or cut them crosswise to create uniform butternut squash cubes. If you want to save some time with the cubing process, stack several lengthwise strips on top of each other and cut them at the same time. If you utilize this technique, don't let the strips slip while cutting. This will create uneven cubes. Keep in mind that the smaller you slice the squash, the more quickly the cubes will cook. Determine how small the pieces should be for the recipe you are using.

SUMMARY: Sharpen your knife Cut off the top. Cut off the bottom. Peel the squash Slice the squash down the middle. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. Cut the halves in half. Cut the sections the squash into lengthwise strips. Cut the lengthwise strips crosswise.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Let your moustache grow out until the ends reach around your upper lip. Dab some moustache wax to the upper end of your moustache and, using a comb, spread it down throughout the whole moustache. Part the moustache in half and, using your fingers, twist each end up. Most people suggest that a proper handlebar moustache takes at least 6 weeks of growth. As it grows, you may want to trim a few hairs around your lip, but avoid too much trimming. If you want to curl the ends, twist them around a pen or pencil for a tighter loop. Let your moustache grow out until it brushes your upper lip. Trim any longer hairs until the end of the moustache hangs at the top corners of your mouth. Whenever your moustache grows below your upper lip, trim it to keep the ends away from your mouth. Actor Tom Selleck is the best-known person to sport a Chevron moustache. If your moustache hair is coarse, a Chevron moustache can make it look neater. If there are any extra hairs above the mustache, trim or shave them off to give yourself a cleaner look. The cowboy moustache is a longer version of the Chevron moustache. The charm of this style comes with its scruffinessgrow out a Chevron moustache, then let the moustache keep growing over your upper lip until it just touches your bottom lip. Tidy the moustache with some trimming scissors as it grows over your bottom lip to avoid an overly-unkempt style. One popular wearer of the cowboy moustache is Ron Swanson from Parks and Recreation. Walrus moustaches are like a combination of the handlebar and cowboy moustache. Let your moustache grow down past your bottom lip on the sides. Trim the center of the mustache up around your lower lip. This should create a horseshoe shape. Part your moustache in half, then apply wax to the moustache to keep it in place. The walrus moustache takes at least 3 months for most people to grow. Teddy Roosevelt and Friedrich Nietzsche were well-known wearers of the walrus moustache. As the name would apply, pyramidal moustaches are narrow on top and wide on the bottom. Grow your moustache out to just above your upper lip, then use a trimmer to make your moustache horizontally thinner on the top and slope the sides down to a wide bottom. Continue trimming your moustache as it grows past your upper lip to keep the shape tidy.

SUMMARY:
Try a classic handlebar moustache. Do a Chevron moustache for a simple look. Style a cowboy moustache for its masculine charm. Grow a walrus moustache if you don't have sensitive lips. Choose a pyramidal style if you want a thick-yet-trimmed 'stache.