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3 Things That You Should Know about Buying Diamond Engagement Rings

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Published
05/11/2021

It can be intimidating to go diamond ring shopping, especially if you’ve never done it before. How are you supposed to know that you’re making the right decision? How are you supposed to pick a ring in your budget?

If you want to be confident with your purchase, you should learn these three things before you go shopping.

1. Earth-Mined and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Not all diamonds have the same origin story. Some are mined from the earth, and some are grown in labs. Other than their origin, there are no other differences between an earth-mined diamond and a lab-grown one. They look the same and feel the same. Professionals can’t even tell them apart – though every stone is inscribed with a microscopic report number indicating its origin and specifications so that everything is transparent.

So, why does the choice matter? One of the appeals of lab-grown diamonds is that they allow you to maximize your budget further than earth mined. If you’re concerned about your budget, then you should look at beautiful lab grown diamond rings to bring the final price-tag down a little or achieve a larger carat weight on your budget. Another one of the appeals of lab-grown diamonds is that they have a smaller impact on the environment. If you’re planning on having an eco-friendly wedding in the future, this might be the best stone for the engagement ring.

2. The 4 Cs

Before you go shopping for a diamond engagement ring from MoissaniteCo.com, you should know the 4 Cs: Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. These four features will influence the gem that you choose — along with the final cost of the ring.

What do the 4 Cs mean?

  • Cut: This is how the diamond is shaped and proportioned as well as a measure of its polish and symmetry. The cut will affect the brilliance of the stone and the style of the ring. Usually, cuts that require more precision will cost more (for example, a round brilliant cut).
  • Colour: This is where the stone sits on a scale of colourless (white) to yellow. Completely colourless diamonds tend to be more expensive than those that have any yellow in them.
  • Clarity: This is how many natural inclusions are in the diamond. A flawless diamond will cost more because it has no visible inclusions whatsoever.
  • Carat: This is the weight of the diamond – diamonds are measured based on their weight, but their diameter/measurements are also captured.

3. Fancy Diamonds

Now, you just learned that one of the four Cs stands for “Colour.” When inspecting the colour of a diamond, the jeweller is checking its range between colourless and light yellow. But what if you want a completely different colour? The good news is that you have lots of options.

You can get fancy colour diamonds that range from yellow to brown, pink, blue, green, red, grey or even black. The colouring in these diamonds can be faint or very vivid, depending on your jeweller’s inventory and how much you’re willing to spend on a ring. Typically, the more vivid the colour, the higher the price-tag.

Explore all of your colourful diamond choices before committing to a clear one. If you don’t know where to look, check out what celebrities are wearing. Actress Blake Lively has been wearing a stunning ring with a pink oval diamond for years. Singer Carrie Underwood sports a beautiful yellow diamond engagement ring. Celebrities like Jennie Garth, Shenae Grimes and Carmen Electra all had black diamond rings. 

Knowledge is power. And in this case, knowledge will give you the power to get the perfect diamond ring for your partner.

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