Tips For Buying A Diamond Engagement Ring

Engagement isn’t just a countdown to your big day. It is one of the most memorable moments filled with love, celebration, and anticipation. What better moment it will be to propose your partner with a beautiful engagement ring? 

Of Course, it will be a fantastic moment for your beloved; they will adore for years. 

Whether it tells about the family history, lifelong commitment, or simply a declaration of style; nothing can beat a handcrafted diamond engagement ring. Here are some tips that will help you to select the right diamond, style, and setting for your engagement ring-

Consider the Style and Decide Your Shape

You need to look for a ring your partner would love to wear. Do they prefer modern or vintage designs? To get a clue about their style, you can have a look at the jewelry pieces they usually wear. 

Once you have decided on the style of the ring, the next step is to choose the shape of the diamond. From heart-shaped to oval-shaped rings, there are many stylish designs to choose from. Whatever shape you choose, make sure that the diamond is secure in the setting.

Understand the 4 C’s

Since the beauty and quality of each diamond can differ dramatically, understanding the basics will help to make a wise purchase. Get clear on the four basics related to diamond (Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat).

Cut: The quality of the cut determines how well the diamond unleashes its shine. Choose an ideal cut diamond to ensure that your stone offers the most brilliance.

Color: D to F grade of diamonds appears colorless. It is best to opt for a diamond with a nearly colorless range. (G to I grade).

Clarity: Clarity means the absence of blemishes or inclusions. You can buy VS1 and VS2 grade diamonds that provide the best clarity.

Carat: Once you’ve decided your grades for the above three C’s, find the carat that fits your budget. Since sparkle and design matter the most, prefer beautifully crafted diamond engagement rings than certain carat weight.

Choose the Metal and Setting

When it comes to setting the diamond in metal, there are four main choices: yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, and platinum.

Platinum is extremely durable, elegant, and corrosion-resistant, but more expensive than gold. Rose gold is durable than yellow gold and complements any skin tone. White gold is an excellent choice for engagement rings as it looks beautiful and requires less maintenance. 

Prong, Bezel, and Halo are the three common types of settings. If your partner leads an active lifestyle, then the bezel setting would be a great choice. In this setting, a thin metal strip completely encircles the stone that ensures maximum safety. 

Prong is another popular setting that ensures the maximum sparkle to the diamond. The prongs extend upwards and grip the stone, making a fantastic jewelry piece.

Halo engagement ring adds extra brilliance to the setting making the stone appear brighter and larger.

Pick the Side Stones

Diamond baguettes, pave set diamonds, and colored gems are some of the most popular forms of side stones that make an engagement ring look more dazzling. 

Besides these tips, always ask for a lab certificate on any diamond. This certificate is a diamond grading report that describes the quality and characteristics of the diamond. It further indicates whether the diamond you buy has been treated to enhance clarity and color.

Also, the insurers require a diamond grading report to issue a policy that will provide fair compensation if the ring ever gets lost or stolen.

Conclusion

An engagement ring reflects the wearer’s unique personality and style. We hope now you have sufficient knowledge to buy a diamond ring for your partner. Make your ring ceremony function spectacular, and take the first step to your paradise in your own style.

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