Selecting a diamond for your engagement ring online can be challenging if you don’t have a few simple tips to help you choose the best diamond for your budget.The Most Important Ones Being -Carat: Carat is a weight. A one-carat diamond, depending on its cut, will have a range from approximately 6.1 to 6.5 MM's. Diamond prices rise exponentially once they reach the one-carat mark due to popularity and rarity. If you’re looking for a nice size stone at a lower price point search from .80 to .99 carats. They will range in MM size from 5.8 to 6.2.
Cut: The Cut is what makes the diamond sparkle. In searching for a Very Good or Excellent Cut diamond look for a Table and Depth between 58 and 60%. My preference is to get as close to a Table/Depth of 60-60% as possible, with a 1.00 to 1.01 Length to Width Ratio.Color: Color-less is preferred and G is a good place to start. G is a warmer white while D is a cooler white. G through D are considered premium will command a higher price, with D as the most expensive color due to its rarity.Clarity: The Clarity of a diamond refers to the visibility and number of inclusions in a diamond. Every person has a different level of tolerance when viewing a diamond with inclusions. All types of inclusions are not created equal, wisps and twine are thin and white so a few of these won't effect the over all appearance of the diamond.
3. LOOK FOR SPECIFICS
To ensure youknowthe value of the stone you’re purchasing, look for
specifics on its 4Cs, not a range.
4. LOOK FOR A GRADING REPORT
Make sure the diamond comes withan authentic gemcertification
report, like those provided by Gemlab
5. KNOW THE SELLER
Once you’ve decided on the diamond that’s right for you, check the
reliability and integrity of company you’re considering to buy from.
6. GET THE DIAMOND APPRAISED
Once your beautiful diamondis in-hand, have an independent
appraiser confirms that it matches the seller’s description also provide
you with the value of the diamond for insurance purposes.
7. CHOOSE A SIZE
When selecting your perfect diamond, determine what is most important
to youwithin your given budget – size, quality, or a tradeoff between the
two.
8. ORIGIN OF DIAMOND
Do give due consideration to the origin place of your diamond , from
where it is coming as it has a big impact on the qulaity of your stone.
