How to buy diamond ring: How to buy diamond rings she would love regardless of your budget

How to buy diamond ring? Why does one diamond engagement ring cost so much more than the other though they seem to look similar? Buying wedding and engagement rings does not need to be frustrating at all! Diamond rings are ideal for the more formal occasion. Learn to buy diamond rings with confidence by first mastering the Four C’s: Click here for a quick refresher on the Four C’s.

Ask for diamond grading reports

Once you are certain about what the Four C’s are, check the stats in order of impact on aesthetic appeal if that’s your main priority: cutting and proportioning, color, clarity, carat weight.

If your budget is the main concern, check the stats in order of impact on diamond value: color, clarity, cutting and proportioning, carat weight.

But regardless of your main priority, the diamond's fire and brilliance should be your main concerns - for they are what make diamond rings so attractive when worn.

Then narrow down the choices to your two favorite designs, so you can compare the two designs side by side. At this point, your gut feel should be what's most important in making the final decision.

And do be especially careful if the jeweler is in any way hesitant about producing diamond certification; diamond rings are long-term investments – make sure you research them well before making the purchase!

Inclusions?

Make sure you ask if there has been any form of diamond 'enhancement'. Ask about whether there are any inclusions or fillings. More on inclusions here. As the buyer, you definitely have the right to know; never pay a higher price for a lesser diamond!

Buy diamond rings without burning a hole in your pocket: Imitation Jewelry

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) and Synthetic Moissanite diamond rings can be excellent alternatives if you are running on a tight budget, but make sure that whatever you are paying for is the real deal. More on imitation jewelry here.

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