Aug 31 2011
When Buying Diamonds
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No engagement is complete without the engagement ring. Traditionally, the groom-to-be gives a diamond ring to his partner. Since the engagement ring is such an important part of the wedding you shouldn’t take it lightly. There is a lot to know about rings and about your bride before you purchase the ring.
Before you go out to buy the engagement ring, you should know the ring size of your partner. You can figure this out by taking one of her rings to a jeweler. They will be more than happy to help you out. You can also try asking someone close to her if they know her ring size. You should also know what shapes of jewelry stones she likes. Is she particular to white gold, yellow gold, or platinum?
The next thing to do is to set a budget. Engagement rings prices can vary. Your budget will determine the price of the engagement ring. The diamond is the part of the ring that costs a lot. So make sure you know what to look for in a diamond.
There are four factors to buying diamonds, and you should use the same to guide you when you buy a diamond ring.
Color. The color of the stone has a great effect on its price. Sometimes this is referred to as the color value of the diamond. You could ask the jeweler to arrange the diamonds of your choice based on color value. It might be hard to see the difference in color because they are so light. Keep in mind the less color the more expensive.
The Diamond’s Clarity. Clarity is no less important when it comes to selecting a diamond. An Fl (Flawless) graded diamond shows no inclusions (inclusions = flaws) under 10X magnification. Since flawless diamonds are extremely rare, be prepared to pay extra for perfection.
The Cut. This aspect is influenced by humans. The cut is also called the make. The cut’s value can be very subjective.
The Carat. Diamonds’ weights are measured by the carat. It is connected to the weight of your diamond.
Diamonds come in lots of types. They may all be beautiful, but they have different cut, color, clarity, and carat. Hopefully, this article has been of some help to you in choosing an engagement ring. Take note that you should only buy from a reputable jeweler.
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