| So you have been together for more than a | | | | So I guess you already know everything there is |
| year, You know she's the one and you are not | | | | to know about the four C's (Color, Clarity, Carat |
| annoyed by her leaving her hair all over your | | | | weight and Cut) if not visit GIA education section |
| bathroom, it's time to pop the question! | | | | at howtobuyadiamond.gia.edu |
| The first thing you need after realizing you are | | | | All of the four C's can affect diamond price but |
| ready so spend the rest of your life with your | | | | they are all personal preference as well. Picking |
| woman is picking the right ring. You want | | | | the highest color, clarity, carat weight combination |
| something to reflect your taste, her taste and | | | | will sure to get you a great diamond but are you |
| your commitment to her, a ring that has a great | | | | going to spend $120,000 on your engagement |
| design but yet timeless. | | | | ring? If you can afford one so with all means go |
| Find Your Budget | | | | ahead, but if you are the average person you are |
| The first thing you need to figure out is your | | | | not going to spend that much. Again the smart |
| budget. As a role of thumb, you should spend at | | | | thing to do is to know your budget! Than ask |
| least two paychecks on the ring. Don't be cheap | | | | your jeweler to show you a few diamonds all |
| you should feel a scratch in your wallet, after all | | | | with the same price range but with different |
| she is going to wear this ring everyday for the | | | | color, clarity, carat weight combination. You can |
| rest of her life, don't go overboard though it's not | | | | see a 1 carat diamond going for the same price |
| a cocktail ring . Trying to save some money? Go | | | | as a 1 ½ carat but with different color and |
| for a solitaire ring which is basically just a band | | | | or clarity, again it is all personal preference. Do |
| with a prong to hold the diamond. | | | | you rather get a big rock with SI2 clarity or a |
| It's a classic, and shouldn't cost much. | | | | smaller diamond with VVS1 clarity? If you are |
| Still, if you are buying a solitaire make sure you | | | | asking me I would go with an average color-clarity |
| are getting a high clarity diamond (at least SI2) | | | | combination F to H color and VS2 to SI2 in clarity. |
| since that diamond is going to be the main and | | | | If your engagement ring is white gold or platinum |
| only focus of the ring. | | | | don't pick a diamond that has a lower color than H |
| Find What She Likes | | | | since white metal accents near colorless in |
| It has become very common for the woman to | | | | diamonds. |
| join the man in the purchase of an engagement | | | | Find a Trusted Jeweler |
| ring. That's fine and sometimes can be a great | | | | Most people find it Hard to locate a jeweler they |
| idea if you really have no clue what your future | | | | can trust in their area. |
| wife likes. If you want to keep the element of | | | | It is actually the easiest part in buying a diamond |
| surprise and go the traditional way, you should | | | | engagement ring but at the same time the most |
| talk to her girlfriends, they are sure to know | | | | important one.The easiest way is just ask your |
| what she likes. | | | | friends and family they sure to know at least one |
| The most classic, timeless and safest way to go | | | | good jewelry store in your area. |
| as far as the shape of a diamond is the round | | | | Another great way is to go to "A Diamond Is |
| brilliant; it is elegant and sure to never go out of | | | | Forever" website and click on "find a jeweler" |
| style. | | | | adiamondisforever.com/buy/find_jewel.html [ A |
| In recent years a lot of other shapes became | | | | Diamond is forever is an information and |
| popular like cushion and radiant cut and also | | | | education source on diamonds and new designs |
| different colors like fancy yellow diamonds, still if | | | | and does not sell any jewelry featured on their |
| you are not sure what she likes don't pick any of | | | | website.You can also try Jewelers Of America |
| this shapes, especially because the shape of the | | | | website and click on "Find a jeweler". Jewelers of |
| diamond usually effects the type of the ring. If | | | | America advocate for professionalism and high |
| you know what shape of diamond she likes it is | | | | social, ethical, and environmental standards in the |
| sure to make your life easier picking the right | | | | jewelry trade. |
| engagement ring. Besides, most jewelers wouldn't | | | | That's it! Now you know everything there is to |
| mind changing the ring for a different one if you | | | | know about Engagement Rings so go out there |
| are keeping the same diamond. | | | | and find her perfect ring. Good Luck! |
| Choose The Right Stone | | | | |