Congratulations! You’ve decided to make a commitment and buy a diamond engagement ring. Well done! Now before you jump the gun, there are some things that you should know before making this purchase. Every year thousands of people end up with the wrong engagement ring simply because they didn’t do the proper research. This is our guide to ensure that you don’t make these mistakes.
A certificate is a must when buying a diamond ring, so make sure that the diamond you get has been certified by a leading grading laboratory such as GIA or AGS. A diamond certificate is your guarantee that the stone you're buying is real and has not been treated in any way. It also guarantees that your diamond has good color and clarity, which are key factors in determining its value.
A diamond's cut grade is a measure of how well a diamond has been cut to maximize its brilliance and fire. The cut of your ring plays an important role in determining how it looks. In fact, this factor is so important that many people who are not familiar with diamonds will actually judge a diamond’s value based on its cut rather than clarity and color alone. A poorly cut stone might seem duller than one with excellent clarity, which would be classified as “eye-clean” but poorly proportioned (and therefore lacking in sparkle).
When choosing between two similar pieces—one with an excellent clarity rating and one with inferior clarity but an excellent cut grade—the choice is clear: go for the better-cut option every time!
Check every single angle of the diamond
Make sure you don’t sacrifice any other aspect of the diamond just because it looks big.
Remember to check every single angle and make sure you don’t sacrifice any other aspect of the diamond just because it looks big.
When you are choosing a diamond ring, always focus on the color, clarity and cut of the diamond. The weight, size and shape of the diamond are less important in most cases.
When you’re buying a diamond, there are so many things you need to know. For example, you need to know that many jewelry stores actually misrepresent the diamonds they have in their stores. You might think your diamond is real, but it could be a fake!
How can you tell if a diamond is real? Well, first of all, look at the color of your diamond. If it looks too dark or has brown hues in it, then it might not be genuine. Another way to test whether your stone is real is by using an eye loupe and looking at its clarity (or lack thereof).
You also want to make sure that the certificate on any ring or piece of jewelry matches what’s written on it—if there isn't one attached at all, then chances are good that something fishy's going on here too!
It’s important to remember that your diamond is a living stone and therefore will have inclusions. The only exception to this rule would be if you were to purchase a synthetic or lab-created diamond, which has been made in a factory setting.
Inclusions (imperfections) are the most common reason for diamonds being rejected by the industry, especially when it comes down to buying an engagement ring. It is also why some people buy lab-created diamonds because they don’t have any imperfections whatsoever.
But what exactly do we mean by imperfection? It can be anything from surface blemishes like scratches and nicks, tiny feathers (which look like lines), pinpoints (tiny points of light), cracks and even bubbles under high magnification lenses! Although these may seem small on their own they add up over time so wear them with pride!
You may want to ask for a certificate of authenticity and origin, appraisal, purity, weight, color grade and clarity grade. This will ensure that you are not spending money on an inferior-quality diamond.
It is also important that you understand the difference between the cut of a diamond and its shape. Diamonds come in many different shapes such as round brilliant cuts or princess cuts. These shapes have been developed over centuries through experience by master jewelers utilizing their most up-to-date techniques available at that time period. Each shape has its own unique characteristics including brilliance (how light refracts off each facet), fire (how much sparkle a stone produces) and scintillation (refraction within each facet). Therefore it is important when selecting your perfect engagement ring style consider both aspects together instead of just focusing on one aspect alone such as carat weight or price tag alone because both play an important role in determining what type of look they want from their dream ring!
Always look for a black stamp on the diamond certificate to ensure that it is authentic and not counterfeit.
This indicates that it has been graded by an independent gemological institute such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or American Gem Society Laboratories USA (AGSL).
When you're considering buying a diamond, the pressure is on. The world is going to judge your choice, and if you don't get it right, there's no way to make the best choice with this common mistake. But if you want to have an enjoyable time with your partner and friends while selecting a ring and not feel pressured or stressed out about it?
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I know diamonds can seem intimidating, but don’t be afraid to do your research! Our blogs are full of helpful tips, guides and fun facts that will help you navigate the world of diamonds confidently. When it comes to finding your perfect diamond center stone, don’t compromise on the quality just because it seems too expensive. You should always focus on the 4 Cs when buying a diamond; color, cut, clarity and carat weight. Once you figure out which one is most important to you then all that’s left is choosing where to buy them from (and trust me there are plenty of online retailers out there who will give you exactly what they need).
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