How you pick diamond engagement rings THE WRONG WAY

How you pick diamond
engagement rings
THE WRONG WAY

Shopping for an engagement
ring can be very stressful.

A lot can go wrong if not enough
thought and research is put into the process.

Here are some tell-tale signs to avoid
when engagement ring-shopping:

Ignoring the carat weight
of centre stones

A diamond engagement ring’s overall value
often depends on the centre stone’s carat weight.

Carat weight is measured by different
set of scales. One carat equals
100 points or a fifth of a gram.

However, there are still other factors
that influence the value of the stone.
Size isn’t everything.

Deciding on
colour at one glance

Diamonds are typically transparent
at first glance. What you often
see depends on the grade.

Always be aware of the alphabet scale from
D to Z which evaluates the colour of a diamond.

For best options, go for ones that are graded
D, E and F (colourless). These are the rarest and
the most valuable diamonds usually available.

Overlooking clarity

Diamonds displayed behind a glass always
appear more sparkly than they usually are.

It’s best to view a diamond under
10x magnification to assess the stone closely.

This way, you’ll see whether you can
compromise on a few flaws for a bigger stone.

The rarest of diamonds are Flawless (FL)
or Internally Flawless (IF). Only a gemologist
can grade a diamond’s clarity.

Not knowing about cuts

Sometimes, to get the best brilliance of a
diamond, weight must be sacrificed.
This is when a master cutter comes in.

A perfect diamond cut is never
too deep or shallow.

A great sign of brilliance is when light passes
through the stone, bouncing from one
mirror-like facet to another.

The best way to learn about diamond brilliance
is by familiarising yourself with various cuts
(cushion cut, princess cut, etc).

Always take the time to study even just a little bit
about diamonds before shopping. This will help
you get the best value for your money.