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Love never takes a break because of a recession and why should it? Love makes our hearts sing, our steps lighter and our lives easier! I invite you to read our earlier posts about buying an
engagement ring as they will have more detailed information than today’s post. Today’s post is meant to remind you of some money saving ideas, tips on how to buy a diamond and thoughts about industry.Getting engaged is an exciting time! And if you’re like most – you start looking around and the first thing you get? Sticker Shock! It’s natural especially if you’ve never looked at diamond rings before or purchased bridal jewelry before. Please, don’t get intimidated! I know it can be a lot to take in but remember to take your time and make sure that you are comfortable at every turn and every step of the way.The first thing anyone should do is a little research and I am certain that you’ll find the phrase the
4 C’s – but what does it really mean? Carat, Clarity, Color and Cut seems fairly straight forward until you get to the measurement scales and the different combinations. While these four items are important to the selection of a diamond its not the only items that should be considered – it however a solid foundation on which you can build while searching for your
diamond engagement ring.We recommend before you go to
purchase a diamond, to start with your budget do some research and have a rough idea of the size or carat weight, the color and the clarity of the diamond. This will help simplify the process for you a bit. One additional note about the Cut. Normally, the Cut for most is the shape of
the stone. While this is
true its not the whole story. The Cut of the diamond has more to do with the brilliance of the diamond. While we do not have the space or the time to get into the all the intricacies at the present moment, we can give a short description. The Cut allows light to refract or bend inside of the
diamond so it really shows the brilliance of the
diamond. If the Cut is too deep or too swallow the light will either escape or become trapped and not let the brilliance of the diamond shine.An additional consideration is whether or not the diamond is certified. A
certified diamond acts like an insurance policy. Its a form of protection or buyers insurance for you. This guarantees that the diamond has been reviewed by an expert to determine its rating. This certificate will should something ever happen to your diamond engagement ring or you decide to upgrade will make your process easier. This is another item to consider when purchasing a diamond certified vs. uncertified. We prefer to only sell certified diamonds but from time to time if a customer is well informed we will sell an uncertified diamond.
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Next, when considering your purchase. Think about the
mounting. Are you classic, bold or leading edge contemporary? We all have a personal style and we recommend to take a moment and think about your style and how you want that reflected in your jewelry purchase. And believe me – you will have plenty to choose from no matter which category you select.Now, what about the dollars and sense? This is an emotional time – make sure you use some common sense? This means think about your budget, be honest with yourself and the sales person with whom you work and if you’re not comfortable then walk away.Do you have a piece of jewelry that was bequeath to you with a diamond or gemstone that would be perfect to have reset? This could be a tie tack, earrings, pendant or even cuff links. Or is there a family diamond? If there is – think about having it set for your beloved? You’ll be amazed at the transformation of the diamond in the new setting. Let’s be honest – we love to
sell a complete set but we also love to hear the stories behind family diamonds! We have set several that have been handed down for many generations and it was lovely to be included in the special occasion. This is a little bit of the romantic coming out in us.As mentioned, please check our history b/c we do have more in-depth posts on diamonds and buying fine jewelry. Or stop in at our
Boutique in North Scottsdale