So you're considering tying the knot, making the big move, popping the question, and you are wondering what she would like to see sitting on her finger the rest of her life, for all to view, including her friends and family who will be doing some "comparing". Size and quality can be very important. And when you are making an investment in your future to the tune of a couple months salary or more, you want to make sure you are receiving what you think you are buying. A certified diamond from GIA or EGL can give you the peace of mind that you are getting what you are paying for.
Diamonds Aren't Depreciating:
Whatever you do, make sure you think over all the possible scenarios. Diamonds keep going up in price year to year and won't be getting cheaper anytime soon. The DeBeers cartel has a firm grasp on pricing and you won't be seeing any fire sales on diamonds in the near, intermediate or long term span of time. This means that if you make a substantial investment now, you probably won't have to reinvest in a larger diamond later on, thus saving you $$thousands in the long run. It's akin to purchasing that dream house right now if you could instead of waiting 20 years, because you know home prices are only going up. The same thing applies to diamonds, except not at such alarming rates as housing.
Give Her More Than She Expects:
Want to really win her over? Make sure the size and quality of the diamond or series of diamonds is bigger and better than what she anticipates receiving. This way she will always have that "sparkle" when she wears the ring you give her. And you will be her knight in shining armor that won her over. A diamond ring lasts a lifetime and will be a constant reminder of how much you love and believe in her. Trust me; this is important and will work in your favor many times over throughout the years. You can't go wrong with an impressive "gift from the heart" which will melt hers.
Be Unique:
Be sure to put some thought into which cart weight (size), cut, clarity and color diamond you will want to give her. What does she like? Does she want to be similar to her friends or different?
Weight: Diamonds that weigh a lot for their size, are often "cut too deep" and don't appear as big as they should for their carat weight. And vice versa; some diamonds look bigger than they should because they are cut too shallow in order to save diamond weight and maximize visible surface area. This is where a certified diamond comes in. When a diamond is certified, its dimensions are documented, so you can see if it has been cut right. Weight has a lot to do with a diamond's proper cut. If a diamond is cut properly to the right specifications, it will weigh what it should.
Clarity and Color: These attributes are also important since you want the diamond to be as durable, strong and beautiful as possible. If there are a lot of flaws in a diamond, it will lose some of its durability and possibly some visual appeal. The same goes with color. Most people prefer a colorless diamond. Some prefer fancy colored diamonds, but that is a different class of diamonds and another story all together. Typically, the less color a diamond shows the better. It also means the diamond will be more expensive. However, this is an investment of a lifetime, so you want to make sure you get it right.
Cut: This is where you can really be unique. Don't necessarily choose a round brilliant diamond. There are so many cuts now days which give you nearly all the scintillation or "brilliance" that a round brilliant cut gives you. Good examples include the Trilliant (triangular) cut, Radiant, Cushion, Marquis and many other variations of those shapes. And if you don't need to have the brilliance of a round diamond, you may want to look at the Emerald cut, Oval, Heart or Pear shaped cuts.
The bottom line is to find a good quality diamond. A certified diamond assures you of the quality and size. You can certainly purchase diamonds that have been analyzed by a jeweler or diamond dealer, but you are placing all your trust in one person instead of an institution such as GIA (Gemological Institute of America ) or EGL (European Gemological Laboratory).
Chris Murphy is a freelance writer dedicated to writing articles of interest to his readers. For additional information on buying certified diamonds, please visit http://www.southafricanjewels.com
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