1. I can't help myself but to keep on emphasizing this to anyone who
wants to buy a diamond online: LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT DIAMONDS! Sorry,
I don't mean to shout. But in reality, many people are still very
ignorant about diamond, believe it a not, there are jewelers who are
unable to differentiate a diamond cut from a diamond shape. Everyone
is so hyped up about the carat weight and has totally forgotten about
the other 3 characteristics of a diamond.
Still unconvinced? Here's another great reason to start learning about
diamonds. Remember this saying: "Diamonds are women's best friend."?
You want to win your girl's heart with her 'best friend's' help and
yet you do not know anything about a diamond? You might even get
yourself scammed before you even present the stone to her.
Anyway you aren't trying to get a qualification in gemology, so it
won't take you years or months to learn something about diamond. There
are plenty of articles and information on the 4C of a diamond. Spend
some useful time in the library or internet and learn about diamonds.
Who knows, you may become an expert in diamonds.
2. Prioritize the 4 characteristics. There are much more about
diamonds than just the 4C. But at the end of the day, the 4Cs are
still the major factors influencing the quality and price of a
diamond.
Before you start prioritizing the 4Cs, you got to know what your girl
actually likes about a diamond. If she like big one, go for a diamond
with big carat weight but with poorer quality in terms of color, cut
or clarity. If she likes the brilliance of a diamond and doesn't mind
the size, choose one with excellent cut and clarity. Whichever the
case is, prioritizing the 4Cs will give you a better idea of what
diamonds will suit her taste as well as your budget.
3. With your list, do some price research at the jewelry retail
stores. Based on your list, the dealers should be able to give you a
rough estimate on the market price. If the price is out
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