subject: How to buy an diamond engagement ring [print this page] How to buy an diamond engagement ring How to buy an diamond engagement ring
This little article is written to give you some basic information, whether this is your first time buying a diamond or whether you are an experienced diamond buyer, just to keep in mind, so that you can make the best purchase possible.
Buying a diamond engagement ring is one of the biggest investment you'll ever make so get the most bling for your buck.
All you need is:
Input from the bride and loved ones
Knowledge of the 4 C's
Step 1:
Casually comment on someone else's engagement ring. That will prompt her to decide what she likes or ask her loved ones for advice.
Step 2:
Speak about the jewellery she already owns.
Does she likes modern Jewellery or does she prefers simple stuffs?
Is she a traditionalist or strive to be unique?
Step 3:
Pick a shape, Choices are
Round Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
Square Cut
Radiant Cut
Emerald Cut
Princess Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
Cushion Cut
Asscher Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
Heart Shaped Diamond Engagement Rings
Step 4:
Think about the size of the diamond you want, or more to the point the size she finds acceptable.
Step 5:
Consider Colors.
Colors are graded form "D-Z", with colorless being the most valuable.
Diamonds graded "L" and below are noticably yellow.
Your preference going to be, to try to obtain a stone thats colorless, classified D,E or F or near colorless G-J.
Clarity:
The clarity of the diamond basically addresses whether the stone has inclusions or not.
The choices range from Flawless (FL) to Included (I3).
Almost all diamonds have flaws or inclusion.
The trick is finding one whos flaws are least visible to naked eye.
Dont purchase a stone less than Si 1 quality diamond.
If you want to shop within a budget range, VS and SI graded diamonds would do just fine and give you good value for money.
Tip:
If you are looking to buy an engagement ring, I consider u spending right around 2 months of your gross salary, thats a good starting point for a budjet that seems feasible.
2 months is quite a lot of money, but you need to think your purchase as an investment.
You are investing money in your future, you are investing money in a piece of jewelry that says how important is that person to you.
While purchasing a diamond the most important thing to remember is your pesonal taste.
Purchase what you like, if you like a diamond with a slight yellow tint to it, buy it.
Make sure you are happy with the diamond you purchase.
I hope this information is been helpful to you in your search for your perfect diamond.
