Engagement

Diamond Buying Experience: Beyond The Four C’s

June 28, 2010

I finally bought my diamond for the engagement ring. It’s a beauty and I think I got a real good price for it. If you haven’t done your homework, finding the perfect ring can be a very stressful ordeal even when you know all the characteristics you’re looking for in the diamond. Knowing the four [...]

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Diamond Basics: Examining Certificates

June 11, 2010

This is a continuation of my previous post on my Diamond Buying Experience Series. You can refer to my previous post on the Four C’s of a diamond. Once you have the basics of the diamond all figured out, examining the diamond report is very important as well. A diamond report or certificate is an [...]

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Diamond Buying Experience: The Four C’s

June 6, 2010

Before going to your favorite jeweler, do yourself a favor and at least educate yourself on the 4 C’s of a diamond: Carat, Color, Cut, and Clarity. When I visited a local jeweler with my girlfriend to take a quick peek at engagement rings, we had no idea what we were looking for. The very [...]

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How Much Diamond To Buy In An Engagement Ring

May 22, 2010

So I’ve been in a serious relationship with my girlfriend for 11 months now and the big M word has been popping up for a while. That only means that I should’ve already considered to save up a considerable amount of money to purchase a diamond engagement ring. So How Big Of A Diamond? I’ve [...]