8 Ways to Save on Diamond Engagement Rings
Interested in saving a little cash on a diamond engagement ring? If so, it’s important to follow some guidelines and get educated about the diamond market. Get familiar with the four C’s, read about the price differences between a 0.95 carat loose diamond and a full one carat loose diamond. This article is really educational and can save a great deal of money.
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March 9th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Why is it critically important to see the diamond before you anything pay for it.(even a deposited)
buying diamonds is one of the most personal and exciting purchases you will ever make.
Here are some buying tips.
Always make sure that the diamond is available.
if the retailer has to get the stone for you, never pay a deposit.
Australian jewellers have a comprehensive diamond stock available at all times locally.
So if your retailer does not have the stone and you want to let them get it for you. fine but never, ever put down a deposit with out seeing the stone first.
There is no reason to lock yourself into a retailer when you do not have to.WARNING! If they can’t get the stone with out paying for it go somewhere else.
So how do you go about it ?
First buy from a jeweller, there is a big difference between a jeweller and a retailer or drop shipper.
A jeweller will be able to advise you and design you jewellery,they will also have diamonds and designs on hand.
This will make the whole experience more enjoyable.
When you have found the jeweller you wish to use, Don’t be shy,check their credentials ask around about their reputation.
It is better to find out from someone else’s bad experience than to go through it your self.
When the jeweller shows you your stone make sure that it is the same one you will get, and not an example.
Two stones of exactly the same quality can look very different.
Take down the certificate number and weight if you can not get a copy of the certificate to take with you.
This will help you identify the stone when you pick it up.
Some retailers will show one diamond as an example and supply another which they will import, that is not a good idea you must see what you are buying, that is why you are better of dealing with a jeweller.
Never ever deal with a retailer that, grades or assigns the quality of the diamond in-house.
These are known MGR (manufactures grading reports) or (in house reports), this highly unethical practice is to be avoided at all costs and is a great indicator of the ethics of the supplier.