Many people find engagement ring shopping to be an extremely intimidating process. This is a big, meaningful purchase, after all. However, there are ways to save money and make the entire process a lot easier and less stressful, all at the same time!
One obvious thing that most of us know is that the bigger the diamond, the better. This fact is responsible for a lot of people’s fear and anxiety when buying a ring. They’re afraid of having to spend a lot to please their fiance. After all, larger diamonds mean a higher price.
There’s good news too, though. There are a number of ways you can find larger diamonds for only a small fraction of what you initially thought you’d pay. It’s all about getting the most out of your purchase.
Here’s an example that’ll tell you more.
Every diamond out there has been graded according to four major characteristics. These are carat, clarity, cut and color. We’ll take a look at color to show you more.
Diamond color is graded on a scale from D to Z, with D being the best quality. Determining a diamond’s color is done under high magnification in a lab.
What’s the catch? Diamonds that are D grade won’t look differently from one that’s four grades lower in quality – an H.
The naked eye can’t tell the difference between the two. It’s actually almost impossible to tell unless you place them on a pure white background, side by side, then view them under magnification. Grades below I may show a difference if you know your diamonds, but most people still can’t tell the difference.
The point here is that no one should ever pay more for a higher grade diamond if they can’t see the difference between it and one that’s supposedly lower in quality. Leave the finest diamonds for the very rich – after all, the difference can only be seen with a microscope!
The price difference is a big one, too. It could be thousands of dollars. Of course, as can be expected, jewelry stores try to sell the highest graded diamonds for the most profit – you would, too. Unfortunately, most people don’t take the time to educate themselves, and pay a lot more than they need to.
That’s just one example of ways to save money on an engagement ring. Picking a diamond that has a lower color grading but doesn’t look different to the naked eye will allow you to buy a much bigger diamond for the same amount of money. Learn about diamonds and how to buy, and you’ll get a good deal.
