Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Buying diamond wedding ring

When most people think of a diamond wedding ring, they often think of a stone that is already set or mounted. You can actually buy a diamond only and choose a setting later. Why would you do this? The cost. When you shop for loose diamonds you will notice that diamonds are available in various sizes and shapes, including oval, round, and marquise.

Diamonds are available in other colors, but these are typically more expensive. Second to the classic white diamond is the yellow diamond. When shopping for your wedding ring you will actually find more of these than any other color of diamond.
when you go to a jewelry shop, the gems are lying on a beautiful cloth bed under bright lights. The gems are so white and tempting. Hold it right there! Most diamonds really will look whiter especially under lights that give off a certain blue component. If you really want to check the color of a stone, check it in sunlight. If they refuse, refuse to purchase as well.

An honest jeweler will tell you the weight of each stone in the ring separate from the center diamond. In fact he'll even give you a certificate from a reputed lab.

Don't simply buy a diamond because of its weight. You need to consider other aspects as well. Which do you think is better? A bigger but poorer quality diamond or a smaller but better quality diamond. A lighter stone with a better cut is worth more than a heavier but undercut stone. A diamond may weigh heavier because it may be cut to maximize its weight and size but it is not cut to its ideal proportion that would bring out its fire and brilliance

Lastly when buying a diamond ring ask for the diamond certificate as a protection if you get not the one you choose and also useful if you wanted to sell it in the future.





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