If you are thinking of choosing a diamond ring, you are likely to be excited but rather apprehensive. However, the thought of buying a diamond engagement ring online is likely to be much more overwhelming. But by gaining as much knowledge beforehand as possible, you are very likely to be able to choose the ring of your dreams.
Always choose a secure online site and check on the company’s return policy just in case you aren’t satisfied. A search engine like Google will provide lists of jewelers available online, starting with those chosen most frequently.
Knowing basic facts about diamonds will prove invaluable and the knowledge is easy to acquire. The 4 main factors characterizing a diamond are: ?clarity’, ?cut’, carat’ and ?color’ and detailed information is available at online jewelry stores. In addition, some stores will give a description of the different diamond certificates available. Two of these are: GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and AGS (American Gemological Society). The information you acquire before deciding on your diamond will enable you to select a lovely diamond at a competitive price.
It may seem easier to go into a high street jeweler to make your purchase but once a diamond has been set, it isn’t possible to see any defects that could be hidden under a prong of the setting. Choosing the diamond first and then the setting are much more exciting and an online jeweler like James Allen gives the customer the opportunity to look at any diamond they are interested in using their innovative virtual loupe system. The diamond can be seen under nearly 20x magnification and to ensure you are getting the actual ring you have chosen, every diamond is sold with a certificate of grading. In addition, the diamond can be viewed in numerous settings using their 3D technology.
There are numerous different diamond cuts but the most popular is the brilliant, round cut. Deciding which of the 4 characteristics of a diamond is confusing but it is important to remember that all combine to give the diamond its beauty. Choosing a diamond to enjoy rather than to invest in will simplify things. Before making a final decision, it will be helpful to remember the following guidelines.
The depth to table ration of a well-cut round brilliant diamond should approximate 60/60. Clarity higher than ?VS2′ and color higher than ?G’ is unlikely to improve the image of the diamond, but these factors will make it more costly. By doing this, you could decide on a bigger diamond.
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