Buying the appropriate diamond engagement ring is a riddle that has been plaguing the modern male for decades. What should the setting look like? How big should the diamond be? Where should I get it? These may look like familiar questions if you’re having just such a dilemma. It can be easy; you just have to know what look for.
PAY ATTENTION! This first step is a doozy. It, like all the other steps, involves research; but the sneaky kind. You must be aware at all times of subtle hints from your partner. If she points to a ring in a store, take a mental picture. If she makes an offhanded comment about a ring in a magazine or a friend’s engagement ring, lock it in your steel trap of a mind for later use. This will come in handy when you are looking through dozens of diamonds.

WHAT DOES SHE LIKE? Does she like: white diamonds, black diamonds, any colored diamonds at all for that matter? What about the diamond shape? There are several to choose from. If she is a sophisticated, classic woman, she may like a round or brilliant cut. She may adore pear cut diamonds or think heart shaped cuts are cute. Take a look at her other jewelry and figure out if she prefers simple styles or may like something a little flashier. Is she an old-fashioned kind of gal, or more modern? And don’t forget to take a look at the color of gold that she prefers (though the setting can usually be easily changed quite easily.)

Other considerations to make might be whether or not she can wear it comfortably at all times. If she works with her hands, you may be better off without a huge diamond solitaire as it may interfere with her lifestyle. You could, instead purchase a ring with several small diamonds or one that has a diamond set flush with the band.

LOOKING AT DIAMONDS: Before you set you set out to purchase your stone, do some research about these stunning stones. Make sure you have some basic knowledge about the Four C’s: Color, Cut, Clarity, Carat (and certification.) You don’t need to memorize the diamond quality chart; you just need to know what the terms mean.

PRICE: Here it is, diamond buying made simple: Don’t spend more than you can afford. The old engagement ring myth about “two months salary” just isn’t feasible anymore. So, figure out a budget and stick to it. For every budget, there is a diamond; you just may need to take your time looking for it. No one should incur a huge amount of debt for a ring.


FIND THE RIGHT DIAMOND DEALER: When choosing the certified loose diamond dealer or jeweler where you will purchase the diamond (or diamonds) for your ring, choose somewhere that is recommended by others. Ask your friends (the ones who can keep a secret!); do an internet search; check out Facebook pages.
When you have a couple of places in mind, check out their policies:

Do they let you look at loose diamonds? (This is very important as flaws in diamonds can be hidden by the setting.)
Do they have a 30-day money back guarantee?
Do they sell GIA certified diamonds?


Now you are armed with all the knowledge you need to have to pick out the perfect diamond for your perfect match. Now, all you have to worry about is whether or not she’ll say yes…


Lilly Gordon is a freelance web writer and publisher. Lilly is an avid stock market enthusiast and is interested in a variety of different activities and topics, especially celebrity gossip and diamonds.

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About the Author: Lilly Gordon is a freelance web writer and publisher.
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