How to choose the best Diamond engagement ring
Buying an engagement ring is a memorable step which needs to be done properly. This is what you need to know before deciding.
What do you look for when buying a diamond engagement ring? Am
ong the things to keep in mind, the first is that custom does not mean expensive. Many times, making a custom diamond engagement ring works out to be cheaper than buying a ready-made ring from a retailer.
An engagement ring is not an everyday purchase and thus you should be 100% happy with your ring and not settle for a ring that looks the same as 100 other ladies’ rings.
When looking for diamond engagement rings for sale, always read the description thoroughly. If a description mentions a diamond moissanite or a diamond morganite, it is either a moissanite or a morganite. There is no such thing as a Diamond Morganite or Diamond Moissanite. Diamonds are graded according to carat weight, colour, and clarity. If the description does not have all 3 of those points, chances are that the people selling them are chancers.
One word of caution is that Diamantes are not diamonds.
On the same note, if the metal of a ring is described as 9ct plated, that means that the base metal is either silver or a copper and nickel alloy and not gold. Gold should be described as: 9kt Yellow/Rose/White gold or any other karatage of gold (usually 14kt or 18kt).
What does ‘superior colour and clarity’ mean when referring to diamonds?
The short answer to that is: Absolutely nothing. Colour and clarity are not graded with words such as ‘Superior’ or ‘Luxury’. Those words are added to make the diamond seem more desirable. The facts are in the certificate. Diamonds are graded on a colour scale from D(whitest) to Z and then more vivid colours are referred to as fancy colours. The clarity scale is as follows: IF, VVs1, VVs2, Vs1, Vs2, Si1, Si2, Si3*, I1, I2, I3.
‘IF’ is completely clear and free of any inclusions, as we go down the scale, the diamonds become more included (little marks in the diamond become more apparent) and only become visible to the naked eye once we reach the Si3 or I1 mark.
Using the words superior means nothing because there is no global benchmark for what ‘superior’ would be. That which is luxurious to one might be commonplace for the other, where a set grading system as mentioned above is universal and has a set standard.
The absolute best option is to have a look at the diamond in person before deciding on it. If there are a few options in different price ranges and specifications, that is even better. But always ask yourself if you like the diamond or not. Ultimately the diamond will be worn as a jewellery piece and not the certificate.
It might seem like a lot to remember but it could save you a lot of money and heartache to put a bit more effort into your endeavours to find the perfect diamond for ‘The One’
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