Buying Diamond Rings

It is said that, a diamond is a woman’s best friend, and when it comes as a gift then it becomes much more precious. But not only women even men too like indulging in diamond studded accessory. It is not a simple jewelry buy, but a possession which is cherished life long. And so the buying of the right kind of diamond becomes very important.

There are more than 13 points which one needs  to consider while buying a diamond but you can still have a great diamond considering only 4 C’s which are- cut, clarity, color and caret weight.

The Cut of the diamond means how well the diamond has been shaped and chiseled. It includes the polish and the finishing which makes the diamond shine. There are different kinds of diamond cuts -round, pear, oval, emerald, marquise, princess, radiant and heart-shaped .Ask for the table percentage and the depth percentage of the diamond you have selected.

As for the color, the most costly diamonds are colorless. It should be crystal clear. But nowadays people also prefer colored ones, like diamonds with pink and yellow hues.

The third C, clarity, differs from one diamond to another. There are no two diamonds which will have the same level of clarity. The clearer the diamond the higher is its price. If a diamond has more inclusions in it then its price falls .But this can only be determined by a jeweler or under microscope. To a normal person it would have no difference from the other.

Caret is a word known to all. The greater the caret count of the diamond the higher would be its value. A 2 caret diamond will cost more than two diamonds of one caret studded together.

Apart from these details, keep in mind to buy the diamond from a reputed and branded store to avoid fake diamonds. Also take a look at your budget before setting your eyes on the diamonds because your eyes might hold onto a diamond which has all the 4C’s higher and the price too.

With these things in mind buy a diamond to be cherished for generations.

Engagements and weddings are as good as profanities for those on a tight budget. Very seldom do they signify a low-cost, low profile affair, which makes the bank balances of the groom and the father of the bride tremble. A common way to try to cut the costs of an engagement is to look for a cheap engagement ring. However, there are a number of obvious drawbacks with cheaper engagement rings which must be taken into account before purchasing one for your partner.

Drawbacks of Cheap Rings

Poor Quality – cheap rings are usually poorly made using low quality metal alloys which can break and deform with wear. Remember that an engagement ring is designed for life, so your purchase should reflect that rather than your current bank balance.

Symbolic problems – what does giving a cheap ring say about you? For one thing, your partner may take it as a sign that you are less than committed about the relationship or may see it as reflective of your personality. Make sure you only buy a cheap ring if you really have to, and that your partner is well aware of your reasons behind it.

Appearance – cheap rings don’t look good. That’s just a fact of life – from the bands to the stones, cheap rings invariably look cheap, and this will be identified from a mile off when your partner goes to show her ring to relatives and friends. Again, it’s all about creating a positive impression.

Lack of aftercare – jewellers who sell cheap rings tend to be more sales orientate than craft orientate, which means you can expect a poor aftercare service and very little warranty. After all, you get what you pay for.

Durability – cheap rings don’t usually stand the test of time, and can begin to rust early or weaken at the stone housing. With cheap rings, chances are they’re going to fail a couple of years into the marriage with daily use which will ultimately require a repair bill and a great deal of inconvenience.

Poor Stones and Setup – the stone quality in cheap engagement rings is rarely high, which means you might end up with some less pure or less well cut than another, more expensive ring. Again, it’s these details that really do make or break an engagement ring, and this can leave them looking cheap and tacky.