Tips On Finding A Top Diamond Engagement Ring

Buying an engagement ring and gearing up for the proposal is an exciting and sometimes hectic time. An engagement ring is usually a considerable expense so you’ll want to make sure you’re well-versed throughout the entire process.

Whether you’ll be scouting out rings together or heading out to shop solo, our beginner guide toward finding an engagement ring is guaranteed to help you secure a style that will reflect your love story for many years to come.

Create a Budget

If you are looking for a high-quality diamond, you have to understand they usually come at a significant price. It is important to remember that you don’t have to break the bank to secure a stunning diamond engagement ring. Your objective should not be to look for

the highest quality, but instead the highest quality within your budget.

Before starting your engagement ring search, you should pre-determine an ideal budget. This is one of the most important factors throughout this process because it is the easiest way to narrow down and focus on certain styles, cuts, and diamonds.

Remember, don’t try to push your budget beyond your personal comfort zone. Certain financing opportunities are always available to make your purchase less intimidating, but you need to make sure those monthly payments will be manageable for you. Once you’ve figured out how much you’d like to spend, picking a diamond becomes slightly less nerve-wracking.

Understand Her Personal Style

If diamonds are truly a woman’s best friend, then you should be looking for an engagement ring that reflects not only your bride-to-be’s personality but her personal style as well.

Has your significant other ever mentioned which diamond shapes she likes best? If not, maybe try opening that conversation or ask family and friends for advice. She may even have a Pinterest board full of ideas. If she’s going to be wearing this for the rest of her lifetime, it should be a ring that accents her personality perfectly. By investigating, you will ensure you’re choosing a diamond that fits perfectly into her jewelry collection. As you learn more about her style, it’ll help narrow your engagement ring search even more.

The Four C’s of Diamonds

One of the most important concepts to understand when it comes to diamonds is the four C’s; cut, carat, color, and clarity. These four factors are the key to finding the perfect diamond for your special someone. You can tell a lot about the quality and value of a diamond by analyzing these four characteristics.

The cut of a diamond refers to its shape, proportions, symmetry, and facet placement. When dealing with color, you’re essentially looking for the absence of color within the diamond. Alternatively, clarity describes the presence of internal and external flaws called inclusions or blemishes. Finally, carat is representative of a unit measurement that describes how much a diamond weighs.

Overall, the value and quality of a diamond can easily be determined utilizing these four factors. You don’t need to look for a diamond that has the absolute best color, cut, clarity or carat weight. Instead, it’s important to learn which of these factors you should prioritize in your search to get the highest quality within your desired budget.

What to Avoid

Whether you’re utilizing the four C’s or seeking a jeweler's help, you want to make sure the diamond you’re selecting is authentic. To be sure, there are measurable and clear differences between top-rated and bottom-rated diamonds that you’ll want to be on the lookout for. However, some differences are only visible when viewed under an intense microscope.

That’s why consulting with a professional will ensure you’re picking an authentic piece. While asking for help is important, remember to shop around as well and not settle for the first choice presented to you. Other jewelers could potentially have similar quality options at a fraction of the price.

Lastly, as more and more buy engagement rings online, it’s highly recommended to view the ring in person before making your purchase. Since the value and quality of a diamond cannot be completely determined on a piece of paper, it makes all the difference to see a ring in person.

Northeastern Fine Jewelry is a Partner

Overall, diamonds are a forever purchase, especially when it comes to an engagement ring. You’ll want to make sure you do it once and do it with the most amount of knowledge possible. We understand this process can be stressful which is why we offer seamless and helpful consulting at Northeastern Fine Jewelry.

Northeastern Fine Jewelry is dedicated to helping clients find the perfect diamond and learn all they can throughout this process as well. If you’re interested in learning more about diamond ring shopping, request an appointment or contact Northeastern Fine Jewelry today.