In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The band is the circular part of the ring that sits around the finger. It's usually made from gold, silver, or platinum, although it can be made from some other combination of metals. Note that, since metals rub and wear on one another, you should only wear rings of the same metal next to each other. Look at her existing jewelry collection to get an idea of what she prefers, differentiating from the three most common metals: Gold is yellow-orange in its natural state and is normally alloyed with another metal for durability. Some prefer the lighter yellow color of less pure gold such as 14K or 10K, as the yellow reflection will slightly tint the diamond. White gold is gold alloyed with metals purposely to give the mixture an off-white color, it and must be plated with another metal--rhodium is common--for a bright silvery appearance. This plating wears off -- but some jewelers will replace their rings from time to time for free if you ask in advance. Platinum is hard, strong and naturally silvery, but will dull slightly over time with wear, which is not necessarily a problem. Since a gold setting will make a diamond look very slightly yellowish, it is a waste of money to buy a very high color grade diamond to put in it. Silver is less common, but also less expensive. It is usually alloyed with something else to hold strength and shine. Once you know the right metal, you still have some options with the band. You often have a bewildering number of choices -- from classic, plain bands to twisted, wrapped, or other unique band designs. Do you want other stones inset into the band or just metal? Do you want a thick band showing off more stones/metal, or a thin band? The setting refers to the piece that holds the gemstone in place on the band. The setting can be "pronged" or "invisible". A setting with a bezel, or at least six prongs for some redundancy, is safer for a ring that is worn during significant activity, though some women may prefer less metal in the way of their stone. . Choosing the ring size of the band is an important part of choosing the right engagement ring. One way you can figure out her ring size is by sneaking out one of the rings she wears a lot to have a jeweler figure out the size -- as long as she doesn't have time to miss it. If you can't get a ring out, try: Tracing the inside of the ring on a piece of paper, then using that for sizing. Placing the ring on your finger, then marking with pen or sharpie how far up it slides.
Summary: Choose the right metal for the band. Choose the right style band for your partner, from fresh and funky to simple and traditional. Consider the "setting," or how the stone will be set in the band. Choose the right size

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Once you've made your feelings clear, it's important to listen to and respect her feelings. Be patient and don't expect an immediate answer from her. Be sensitive, but be clear that you want her to stop leading you on and to date her exclusively. Don't argue with her if she needs time to think it over. You can say, "I want to be with you, and I hope you feel the same, but I know you might need some time to think about it. How about we get back together next week to see how you feel?" If she seems ambivalent or isn't being direct with you, take some time for yourself to think about if you really want to be with her. Usually ambivalence is a "no," but she's just being too polite to say so directly. Does she only want to stay "just friends?" Try not to take it personally. She may have something going on in her life that you don't know about that's making her send mixed signals, so it might be better for you to stay away. You deserve someone who can be completely available for a relationship. If she just wants to stay friends, and you think you can handle that, set some boundaries around how you spend time with her from now on. Because she was flirting with you or leading you on to feel like she was interested, you'll want to change the way you do things so that you can avoid her leading you on again. Keep in mind that you might have difficulty being "just friends" with her since you've developed feelings. Spend some time apart. Unfollow her on social media. You'll feel better if you don't have to see everything about her all the time, especially if she's flirting with other people. Call her out when she flirts with you. Avoid answering her phone calls or texts right away. You don't have to be so convenient to her. Spend time with her in safer group settings. If you are able to stay friends, you'll need to get over any feelings you developed for your friend after she led you on. This may be challenging and may take some time, but it is possible. It will be up to you to decide if it's good for you to have her in your life as a friend. You can work through your feelings by: Venting. Talk it out with your best guy friends, your parents, or someone else you trust. Focusing on your other interests and friends. Meeting new girls and new people. So that you don't get hurt again in the same way with another girl friend, remember and learn from this experience. You're only responsible for you and can't make someone change their flirting. But, you deserve a girl who is willing to be available for you and not use you. Don't take what she did personally, but do remember how her actions made you feel. Now you'll know what to watch out for with other girls!
Summary: Give her time. Deal with rejection. Set boundaries. Get over your crush. Learn from this experience.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: By now, your branches may be too thick for pruning shears, so a fine-toothed saw ought to do the trick. Cut as close to the base of the trunk or branch as possible. If you leave a stub, it may harbor pests and diseases. Consider pruning the small shoots at the ends of the branches as well. This will give you bigger, tastier pomegranates! This is something that you should be doing throughout your tree's lifespan. Suckers and water sprouts will appear the most in the summer, but if you see them at other times during the year, it wouldn't hurt to prune them off. Incoming suckers and sprouts will always be thin, regardless of the tree's age, so a pair of pruning shears will do the trick. You can allow the tree to grow taller, but it will be harder to harvest it. This is because most of the fruit grows on the top of the tree. You can easily reach the fruit on a 10 to 12ft (3.0 to 3.7m) tall tree with a 9ft (2.7m) tall ladder. Most pomegranate trees will reach about 10 to 12 feet (3.0 to 3.7m), but some varieties may grow taller. In this case, trim the branches shorter. Your pomegranate will bear lots of fruit, but there may come a time when you have to pick-and-choose which branches to keep and which branches to prune. Cut the branches as close to collar as possible. The collar is the raised ring between the trunk and the branch. If you keep all of the branches, you'll be preventing the healthy ones from getting as much energy as they could. If the tree is still very young, you only need to trim the first 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15cm). If the tree is older, then it would be better to cut 12 to 24 inches (30 to 61cm) instead. This will help expose the new wood, which will encourage more growth. Think ahead when pruning in the winter and use your best judgement. If a branch is long and close to the ground, give it a gentle pull. If it touches the ground, prune it shorter. If the fruit touches the ground, it may rot or get contaminated.
Summary:
Remove dead, diseased, or crisscrossing branches in the winter. Prune away suckers and water sprouts in the summer. Keep the tree around 10 to 12 feet (3.0 to 3.7m) tall. Prune away branches that don't bear good quality fruit. Trim the tips of the branches to encourage new growth. Make sure that the fruit does not weigh the branches to the ground.