| If you've ever bought a diamond before, you | | | | they are meansured. The four c's of a diamond |
| probably know how tough of a decision it may be. | | | | are Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight. These |
| If you never bought a diamond before, you may | | | | are basically how diamonds are appraised. You |
| be in for a surprise. Diamond shopping whether | | | | should definitely consider this when buying a |
| for a diamond ring or necklace is no easy task. | | | | diamond. |
| Below is a basic diamond buying guide to help you | | | | 5. Ask to see an apprasial. Well established |
| with your decision. | | | | diamond retailers may have their diamonds |
| 1. Buy only from a trusted diamond retailer. Never | | | | pre-appraised, this can give you insight in to the |
| buy any jewerly or precious stones from a | | | | diamond you are buying. When looking at the |
| company or someone you don't fully trust. If | | | | appraisal, the price of the diamond should be |
| you've never heard of them, then it might be | | | | much lower than the appraised value of the |
| safer to steer away from them. This brings us to | | | | diamond. This is naturally how they are valued. If |
| number two; | | | | you buy a diamond just at the appraised value, |
| 2. Use your gut instinct. This may sound simple | | | | then you aren't getting that good of a deal. |
| enough, but this is probably one of the most | | | | 6. Take lighting in to consideration when buying |
| important things to remember when buying a | | | | your next peice of jewelry. Jewelers will often |
| diamond. If you have a bad feeling, then don't | | | | use lights that make precious stones appear much |
| settle, simple as that! Never settle when it comes | | | | brighter and sparkle much more than they would |
| to jewelry. Only buy what you think you should | | | | in normal lighting. |
| or only shop from someone you feel good about. | | | | 7. 7. Make sure to see if they have a warranty |
| 3. Bring a Diamond Guide! Having a Diamond Guide | | | | and/or return policy that suites your needs. |
| available gives you quick reference when the | | | | Knowing this could save you a lot of headache in |
| times are tough. It can provide insight in to a | | | | the long run. |
| pretty large investment. Don't go unprepared! It | | | | These are just some of the few basic steps to |
| may cost you a lot in the long run. The more you | | | | be taken when buying a diamond and possibly the |
| know the better off you're going to be, having a | | | | most important. By making a smart buying |
| guide can be one of the most important things to | | | | decision you will create a life-long investment on a |
| own when buying a diamond. | | | | product you will appreciate for just as long. |
| 4. Know the 4 C's, what they mean and how | | | | |