| Engagement rings are thought to be expensive | | | | colorless, it costs more expensive than the one that |
| because traditionally, they are made of diamond | | | | has the light yellow classification. You will significantly |
| stones. But if you know how to buy a cheap | | | | save if you choose to downgrade a step or two |
| diamond ring, a fantastic engagement ring does not | | | | without having a noticeable difference. |
| have to be that pricey. Here's how to maximize your | | | | Clarity: The brilliance of the diamond is not |
| dollars in the purchase of a diamond engagement ring. | | | | determined by its clarity grade as it only refers to |
| Tip #1: Buy loose diamonds | | | | the presence of inclusions. Therefore you can save |
| Set diamonds are usually more expensive than loose | | | | on the price if you choose a diamond that is |
| stones. For set diamonds, the setting can alter the | | | | eye-clear. |
| color of the stone and can hide some of the flaws; | | | | Carat: Carat changes do not go smoothly with |
| this makes appraisal more difficult. As such, it is much | | | | the price changes. When a diamond has a carat |
| easier to appraise and value loose diamonds. | | | | increase of exactly.5 (half) or a whole number, the |
| Tip #2: Buy from dealers | | | | price will increase significantly. Therefore, buy a |
| Making the purchase directly from a dealer can help | | | | diamond that is has a little lower carat than the one |
| you avoid high mark ups that retailers put on top of | | | | you prefer in order to have a cheap but beautiful |
| the price. But if you do not have previous contacts | | | | engagement ring. |
| with diamond dealers, you may have some problems. | | | | Tip #5: Its shape can make a stone appear larger. |
| Tip #3: Buy through the internet | | | | The shape of a stone can make a diamond larger, |
| Diamonds sold online are priced reasonably and you | | | | depending on the cut type. A Princess Cut diamond |
| get to choose from a variety of options. You can | | | | may look larger than a Round Brilliant Cut diamond |
| obtain a beautiful engagement diamond ring at a low | | | | even when they have the same carat. Since a |
| price if you have learned how to go about a safe | | | | Princess Cut diamond is known to have the second |
| online purchase. | | | | best brilliance, purchasing it will guarantee you savings |
| Tip #4: Apply the 4Cs on your diamond purchase. | | | | in terms of carat value. |
| It would be very helpful if you apply a good | | | | Tip #6: Choosing the right metal |
| judgment on the diamond's 4Cs. The four Cs are: | | | | Platinum costs considerably higher than white gold, so |
| Cut: The stone's cut determines its brilliance. A | | | | the latter can be a better choice. Additionally, it is |
| stone that has a high cut grade will also have a higher | | | | almost impossible to differentiate a 14k from a 15k |
| price. But be careful not to go beyond a good grade | | | | white gold. I suggest that you go for 14k if you |
| in order not to lose your diamond's brilliance. | | | | want a cheaper engagement ring. |
| Color: If the diamond is classified as rare | | | | |