Guide to Buying a Diamond: DOs and DON'Ts


An engagement ring is often the most expensive and valuable piece of jewelry a woman owns. For this reason, it is essential that it is purchased from a trusted seller. The ring must be of a certain quality, with a proper certificate and warranty.
Many people make the mistake, especially when traveling, of buying supposedly inexpensive "bargains" from dealers or "friends of a friend". Often such stones are of much lower quality than promised or even fake!
A certificate guarantees the ethical origin of a diamond and provides detailed information about its quality. It is therefore of great importance that the diamond is accompanied by a certificate.
If an engagement ring is offered at a low price, there is a reason for it. Some online stores advertise engagement rings with the word "diamond" when in fact the stone is a white sapphire, moissanite or Swarowski stone.
Always check the warranties that come with your order. Online stores are required by law to offer a return period of at least 2 weeks. However, some get around this requirement by including illegal clauses in their terms and conditions. For example, some stores state that the ring cannot be returned if the packaging shows signs of having been opened!
If you are buying from an online store, (learn about the benefits of doing so) first make sure that the store has good reviews and that they have also been published through an independent platform.
Buying online can be up to 40% cheaper than buying from a brick-and-mortar store, assuming the engagement rings are of the same quality.
Configuring your ring yourself not only allows you to create a custom ring, but also maximizes your budget.
The engagement ring will always be the proof of the love and commitment you have for your partner. But sometimes the style you choose is not the one your partner would have opted for.... It's best to choose a ring that matches your partner's style and taste.
Diamonds are not cheap. But if you do your research well, you can find a diamond that meets your expectations for size, quality and price and maximize your budget.
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