Your Diamond Buying Guide: 5 Essential Factors To Evaluate

More than a fickle piece of costume jewelry that you wear for a season, diamond jewelry can be worn and enjoyed for decades. Engagement rings are particularly significant. Women can wear this unique ring for formal occasions or every day, so this jewelry must suit their lifestyle and style.

Choosing the right diamond is vital not only because you are investing a large sum of money but also because this piece of jewelry will belong to your loved one for the rest of their life. There are various things to consider when shopping for diamonds, but the following are the most critical factors.

Consider a CAD design

With so many options on the market, choosing just one ring to give to your loved one can be challenging. For this reason, many choose to opt for CAD jewelry to design a custom ring for their partner. If you or your partner know how the engagement ring should look, or you have an idea you would like to try virtually, a CAD design is the way to go.

In this case, you would find a jeweler specializing in CAD designs. The first step would be to provide them with information about the ring. Maybe your partner has saved photos of the style on Pinterest, or you have a simple sketch of the ring.

Showing the images of the jewelry is the easiest way to begin the CAD design process. Afterward, you would decide on the stone details from the shape to weight and size. The jeweler will then send you a quotation, and if you are comfortable with the price, the jeweler will begin work on the design.

After a few days, you can expect a CAD file showing the ring’s design. During this time, you can discuss changes and other concerns until it is perfect. Once you approve the design, the jeweler will work on the ring, which can take a few days or weeks, depending on how elaborate and rare your design choices are.

If you have a particular design in mind, CAD jewelry is an excellent option to see the ring in 3D before making such a huge investment.

 

Decide between mined, recycled, or lab-grown diamonds

Mined diamonds have had a romantic reputation for a long time because of how they come about. These diamonds require much time and pressure to flourish, which can hold meaning to many people. However, the diamond mining industry is far from romantic. The exploitation of people and land has given such diamonds a bad name, and this is why many people opt for recycled or lab-grown diamonds.

Recycled diamonds are as prestigious as mined diamonds as their value does not depreciate despite being used. These diamonds come with a certificate, as would mined diamonds, and they have the history of having belonged to someone else in another time and another love story.

Lab-grown diamonds are prestigious as well. These are eco-friendly diamonds because manufacturers use far fewer resources to make them. Moreover, just like the formerly mentioned stones, lab-grown diamonds have certification showing the stone’s value.

Choose the shape

Most women prefer a specific diamond shape, so knowing what your partner loves most is critical because this is a ring they will cherish forever. Round diamonds look bigger than other diamond shapes, while oval diamonds are trending at the moment.

There is the popular square shape and the pear shape, which speaks to women with unique tastes. An excellent way to know which one your partner loves best is to sneak into their Pinterest account to see if they have any engagement rings pinned.

 

Become familiar with the 4Cs

The 4Cs of diamonds indicate the quality of the gem to ensure it meets international standards. There is the cut which shows how a diamond is cut to ensure its defects are minimized. There is clarity which indicates the rarity and purity of the stone.

The color comes next, showing the natural tint of the white diamond unless you choose a colored one and the verification of the weight you choose through the carat.

Verify the lab certificate

Lastly, make sure you see the certificate of the diamond you are about to purchase to ensure it meets international standards. If you want to be confident about your purchase, take a photo of the certificate and consult an expert to ensure you buy exactly what the jeweler is selling.

Having another jeweler undergo the certification will help you make a better decision, especially if you buy the ring online. These days, buying engagement rings online is common, but you should not treat such a purchase lightly. Verify the certificate before sending payment so you do not get scammed.

 

Conclusion

Most of us do not buy diamonds every month, so when we do, we must familiarize ourselves with the terminology to buy a gem that lasts beyond our lifetime, representing our relationship and love for the person getting the diamond.