You’ve been thinking about it for quite some time now, and finally, you know that the time is right. It is now time to propose and begin the engagement ring hunt. It’s a big decision and a huge purchase, so do it right. The engagement ring is a symbol of love, commitment, and marriage. It is also the first visible sign that you are going to be married. Luxegemmes has a wide collection of engagement rings that will make you look stunning and adorable. You will need to know your girlfriend’s jewelry taste and your engagement ring budget.
The Ring Size
Unless you know exactly what style of engagement ring your girlfriend wants, buying the ring before you propose can be risky. To still keep the element of surprise while being certain that you will get the exact size ring for your intended, you can propose to her using a temporary ring with cubic zirconium. You can go shopping together for that perfect engagement ring after she says “Yes”.
The Budget
Diamond industry ads try to convince us that engagement rings should cost as much as two months of your salary. This is just a way to make you spend more than you can afford. The truth is, you should set the price of the engagement ring to what you will be comfortable to spend. So, figure out how you can afford to spend and set that as the budget for your engagement ring.
The Jeweler
When looking for the best place to buy the engagement ring, the best way is to pick a store referred to you the most, such as Diamonds Factory Australia. Ask friends and family where to shop. Check their recommendations out with the better business bureau’s website to see if the store has any pending complaints or lawsuits.
The Diamond
There are four C’s in diamond terminology that will help you to buy rings from retailers like Sol Diamonds once you have learned them. They are clarity, color, cut, and carat. The knowledge of these four Cs will help you in choosing the right diamond for your engagement ring.
Clarity defines and grades the number of internal inclusions and external blemishes a diamond might have. Clarity is important because the fewer the flaws, the brighter the diamond is.
A diamond’s color is the color that the interior body of the stone projects. These vary from colorless or clear to yellow, brown and other colors. Diamonds that are graded as colorless or clear are rare and are therefore priced more. However, if there is a strong, intense color such as rare reds or blues, these diamonds are more expensive than colorless diamonds. Also, consider the shade of your partner’s skin. A slightly yellow diamond will look whiter on darker skin than on whiter skin.
In this way, you might save on your color selection and buy a larger diamond with the savings. Always remember to view a diamond’s color against a white background. Dark or black backgrounds will make even the most yellow diamonds appear white.
The cut of the diamond
The cut of the diamond is not its shape, but how well it was fashioned. How a diamond is polished and how the light reflects and refracts in the stone. In short, the better the cut, the more brilliant the diamond is.
Diamonds are measured using carats and points. Diamonds are priced in different size brackets. When a diamond crosses over a size bracket, the price value of that diamond jumps considerably. To give an example, a diamond with .98 carats is significantly less expensive than a diamond sized at 1.02 carats, yet when you compare them side by side, you wouldn’t be able to know the difference. Remember this price bracket information when choosing your diamond for your engagement ring to save some money.
The Choice
Loose diamonds come in different shapes. Diamonds on engagement rings can come in marquee, pear, heart, oval, and emerald. However, the most popular shape that is used on engagement rings is the round brilliant.
In the jewelry store such as Diamonds Factory Australia, compare different diamonds when they are loose and while they are already mounted on the engagement ring. It is easier to see imperfections on loose diamonds. If you can see blemishes even without magnification, think twice before buying that diamond. Always inspect loose diamonds using 10x magnification using a jeweler’s loupe or through a binocular microscope, which is easier to use.
Make sure that whatever diamond you choose has a certificate. This is a written document that delineates the diamond’s four Cs and other information. Certificates are issued by a credible gemological laboratory such as the Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA).
The Ring Setting
Once the diamond has been chosen and purchased, the next step is to know which settings to use for the engagement ring. Settings compliment the beauty of the perfect diamond that you’ve found. The right setting can even hide the blemishes or the slight imperfections of the diamond.
To know the setting of the engagement ring, you must be able to answer these questions: “Would she prefer the diamond to ride high to be very visible or does she prefer the lower profile mounting?”, “Are most of her jewelry yellow gold or white?”
The Purchase
The last step is to purchase the diamond engagement ring. In this step, you will do a lot of negotiating. It’s the salesperson’s job to get more for their engagement rings. Remember, jewelry prices are negotiable, and jewelers such as Diamonds Factory Australia may give you a good price if you ask for it.
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