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How to choose a diamond ring to buy
When you decide to buy a diamond ring, there is an absolutley bewildering variety of designs and styles to choose from.
Each diamond ring in this diverse range always seems to be displayed next to each other, making it difficult to choose a ring to buy.
So how do you choose a diamond ring to buy?
There is no simple or quick answer to this, rather the soloution will become apparent when you answer the following five questions:
- How much must I spend on the diamond ring I decide to buy?
To a large extent, the amount that you have to spend on a diamond ring will be the deciding factor in answering the other four questions.
But when shopping for diamond rings...
You must only spend whatever you're comfortable with and more importantly you must only spend what you have budgeted for.
- What quality of diamond must I buy for the ring I choose?
The quality of diamonds used in rings is decided by four factors known as the four C's. These are color, clarity, cut and carat and are covered in detail in the diamond jewelry tips section.
Knowing about the four C's will help you choose the best possible diamond for the ring you decide to buy, now matter what your budget is.
- What shape diamond do I choose for the ring I want to buy?
diamonds used in rings are cut into a wide range of shapes. The shape will determine how much sparkle and fire the diamond has.
The most popular shapes used for diamond rings are:
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Round brilliant |
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Princess |
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Heart |
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Marquise |
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Pear |
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Oval |
Selecting what shape diamond you want in your ring is purely a matter of personal taste and style.
- What diamond setting must I choose for the ring I want to buy?
How a diamond is set into a ring will also determine how much sparkle and fire the diamond has, the more exposed the diamond, the greater the sparkle and fire.
There are a number of stone settings used by jewelers when they craft diamond rings:
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Prong |
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Bezal |
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Half bezal |
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Channel |
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Pave |
Selecting what diamond setting you want in your ring is also a matter of personal taste and to a large extent, life style.
Active people may find the prong setting protrudes too much and may prefer the more protective bezal or channel settings which protrude less and because the diamond is covered by metal from the girdle down on at least two sides, the diamond is more protected.
- What metal must I choose for the diamond ring I want to buy?
The choice of metal for your diamond ring will tend to be made by a budgetary decision. Diamond rings are made from the following precious metals:
Platinum is hypoallergenic which makes it safe for even the most sensitive skin but it is also the most expensive precious metal followed my gold and then silver. If your budget does not allow for a platinum ring, you can opt for white gold or silver but they need to finished with rhodium to maintain their sheen.
If your budget allows, two tone gold rings are very popular and are readily available.
Our featured merchants sell a wide range of diamond rings manufactured in platinum, gold or silver and they manufacture the diamond rings with stone shapes and settings to suit all personal tastes and lifestyles.
Featured online jewelry stores
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 Mondera have been in the jewelry business for more than one hundred years. This experience and the fact that they were quick to embrace the internet as a sales medium has gained them recognition from thousands of satisfied customers who have made their purchases online.
Mondera offers timeless classic designs and never compromises on the quality of design, craftsmanship and gems, ensuring that you will buy the finest quality jewelry possible.
All Mondera diamonds are certified by the Gemological Insitute of America, a further guarantee of quality.
Mondera bypasses the normal intermediaries in traditional jewlery distribution, this means that you will find Mondera's prices to be 30-50% lower than the average US retail prices.
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  Szul were one of the first jewelry stores to go online and they offer a remarkably wide selection of diamond, gemstone, and pearl jewelry.
Szul sources fine diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals directly from markets around the world. They manufacture diamond and gemstone jewelry in-house by seasoned craftsmen, making it possible to offer you quality jewelry at the best possible prices.
Prices at Szul are substantially lower than most traditional or online jewelers, but they guarantee that product quality is never sacrificed in the bargain.
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