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The diamond engagement ring is all about her. It should reflect her personal style and taste. After all, she will be the one wearing it, showing it off to friends, admiring it in her private moments. So as you begin your search for the perfect diamond engagement ring, we highly recommend getting a little bit [...]
Understanding the “4 Cs” of diamonds is the first step in your education process. Once you understand each of the 4 Cs – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut – and how these characteristics affect value, you are officially no longer a novice. The next step is taking this information and putting it to practical [...]
So you know she’s the one and you’re ready to pop ‘the question’… well almost. You need to start to look for the perfect ring—the one she will say yes to, the one she will wear every day, and the one she will show to all her friends. You may be thinking… No problem, I [...]
If you plan to surprise her with the proposal, you want to make sure that the ring is the right size. A ring that won’t slip onto her finger can really put a damper on the moment! Since she’s going to wear the ring on the ring finger of her left hand, you’ll need to [...]
Of all the tradeoffs and choices made in the selection of a diamond, the cut is the one thing that should never be compromised. The cut is the single most important element in determining how brilliant and beautiful the diamond is, and to sacrifice on the quality of the cut is to sacrifice the core beauty [...]
When considering the clarity of a diamond, I always begin with the advice that you do not want to have any inclusions that are easily visible to the naked eye. In practice, all flawless, VVS and VS diamonds will be “clean” to the naked eye. Most SI1 round diamonds and some SI2 round diamonds will [...]
Buying a diamond engagement ring can be a scary process for a man. But with the proper education and guidance it doesn’t have to be. Before you get started, here’s a list of 5 important things you must know. 1) Find Out What She’s Hoping For First and most important question – what shape diamond [...]
