I was looking for real advice from real people about buying diamonds and engagement rings, not just the information published by the diamond sellers. Also, if anyone has had a good (or bad) experience with a diamond wholesaler I'd love to know about your expereince.
2006-09-08 06:34:15 · 7 answers · asked by Olive Green Eyes 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
1. Start shopping as early as possible and take your time.
2. Find a retailer that will allow you to look at several stones along the color spectrum D-I. They should be willing to line up the stones in a white trough under a halogen lamp so you can see the color differences and decide just how much yellow you can tolerate.
3. Platinum rings will make a yellowish stone look more white. So will a little bit of fluorescence. White gold still has a slight yellow cast and the stone will reflect it.
4. The cut of a diamond is all about math. Good math=a gorgeous stone. Retailers should tell you more than the color and inclusion rating of your stone. If they can't or won't, run, don't walk, in the opposite direction. This web site has information on the kinds of numbers you want to see and why: http://www.tradeshop.com/master/cut.shtml Once you decide on the shape of the stone, jot down the ideal numbers and carry them with you when you shop.
5. Diamonds are not actually rare, they're just a controlled commodity. If one jeweler keeps showing you stones that aren't to your liking and insisting that in your price range this is the best you can get, walk away and go someplace else. This salesperson is clearly trying to sell you just the stones he's got in his vault. A good shop will be willing to get stones in from other shops and wholesalers that suit your budget and taste.
The first jeweler we went to had the setting I wanted, but kept showing me emerald cut stones that were square, not rectangular. We had to go to several other jewelers (the process took 2.5 months of shopping), but I finally found a stone with incredible math cheaper per carat than the first guy's ugly stones.
6. Think about how and where you'll wear your rings. I love my setting, I really really do, but if I had to do it all over again, I'd get something that has a shorter profile. My ring setting is really tall and the stone is a nice size. I bump my diamond on furniture, doors, etc. and hurt my ring finger often because it sticks out so much. Plus, I can't find gloves that fit comfortably over it. I turn the ring around so that the stone is on my palm, which is better, but still not perfect.
I got my husband's ring from Diamonds Unlimited, PO Box 40224, San Antonio, TX 78229-1224. Telephone: (210) 342-6663 (Jeff Truitt). I admit that I was terrified about doing business with someone out of state, but could not have been happier with the price, service and quality of Mr. Truitt's work. He did everything he said he would and I got the ring exactly when promised. It was some years ago, so I don't know if he's still there, but I'd highly recommend him.
2006-09-08 07:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2014-03-12 01:07:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the previous figuring out to purchase an engagement ring or any diamond for that count you are able to desire to contemplate the 4 C’s; decrease, carat weight, readability and coloration so which you additionally could make an counseled and knowledgeable decision. you have many judgements which incorporate a marquise decrease, around decrease, emerald decrease, asscher decrease, pear, princess and cushion decrease. you ought to additionally ascertain that the diamond is the two GIA or IGI qualified so which you comprehend what you're procuring. If sparkle and brilliance is what you're searching for for then you definitely could concentration on the decrease as that's perchance the main mandatory of the 4 Cs, so that's considered necessary comprehend the way this high quality impacts the residences and values of a diamond.
2016-09-30 11:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by alisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
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2014-08-27 00:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband looked at several different places: the jewelry store at the mall, a big free standing one but we ended up buying from one that several friends recommended. Here in Atlanta, it's a store called Solomon Brothers. I knew that I wanted a round stone on white gold and he picked out the rest. So, I guess my advice is to ask the friends that live in your area? It worked out great for me! Congrats!
2006-09-08 06:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by GraceandMickey A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess your boyfriend should be doing the research since he'll be the one choosing and buying the ring! Or are you picky?
2006-09-08 09:08:47 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
buy something you like ,,
2006-09-08 06:38:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋