How to choose a diamond ring? What do I need to pay attention to when choosing a diamond? There are three main steps when buying a diamond: deciding on a budget, choosing a diamond, and choosing a setting. Combined with 15 years of experience in diamond selection, we have summed up the following diamond ring purchase dry goods, and are preparing for the wedding selection of diamond rings for the treasure collection for backup!
(1) Choose a diamond carat according to your budget
30 points diamond ring: a budget of about 5k
50 points diamond ring: A budget of about 1w
70 points diamond ring: a budget of about 2w
80 points diamond ring: a budget of about 3w
1 carat diamond ring: a budget of about 4w
People who are not very picky about the brand with a limited budget can choose to customize, because customization is much more cost-effective than the counter, which can save a lot of budget, and even the certificate is the same as the outside, and only the GIA report is seen when looking at diamonds!
(2) Determine the 4Cs of diamonds
Carat: The size of the diamond is largely determined by your budget, but don't blindly pursue large carats and ignore the configuration of other parameters, large carats with poor quality are not worth buying.
Color: H color above is more choice, H color below the diamond can be seen yellowing with the naked eye is not recommended to choose, cost-effective parameters: G color and H color; High-quality options: D, E and F.
Clarity: SI1 or above is recommended, SI1 below is not recommended, there will be obvious defects; Cost-effective optional SI1, VS2; High quality options VVS1, VVS2, VS1.
Cut: 3EX cut is the best choice, VG and below cut can not be selected;
How to configure diamond 4C with a limited budget?
Reduce the clarity first, without affecting the naked eye effect
Then drop the color, there is no obvious color difference
(3) Diamond certificate
Buying a diamond ring must have a GIA certificate is the only guarantee to ensure the quality of the diamond, you can check the quality of your diamond on the GIA official website, each diamond has a unique code, one diamond and one certificate, unique.
(4) Whether the setting material is platinum or 18K gold
18K gold is common in 18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 18K rose gold, wear-resistant, and will be slightly yellowed after wearing for a long time; Perfect for complex styles!
Platinum is only white, does not fade, has a soft texture, and is prone to scratches; Perfect for minimalist styles!
Whether it is 18k gold or platinum, problems such as discoloration and scratches during wearing can be refurbished to restore it to its original state.
(5) Anti-stepping on lightning diamond knowledge
Visually important order of the diamond: carat > cut> color > clarity
The color of the diamond is more intuitive, and you can see it at a glance if it is yellow or not; If you are sensitive to color, choose a diamond with a higher color grade if possible.
There is a large price gap between clarity, and few people usually take a magnifying glass to see the diamond defects, and the naked eye can be flawless.
Choose diamonds to refuse milk coffee diamonds, refuse to have fluorescence.
Diamonds are not divided into origins, brands, and only look at the grade to determine the value!
Diamond certificates are not the same, and the value will also vary, and GIA-certified diamonds are more recognized by the market and easier to realize.
If the GIA report is issued within 1-2 years, you can avoid buying second-hand diamonds.
After the diamond ring is delivered, remember to check the diamond girdle code to avoid inconsistencies between the certificate code and the diamond.
(6) Choose a diamond ring according to the hand shape
It is best for girls to choose a diamond ring in combination with their own hand shape, and choose a style that meets the aesthetics and preferences.
If you like luxury, you can choose a group setting;
If you like simplicity, you can have the classic six-prong or four-prong, as well as the ring without a side diamond;
If you like to visually show the size, you can choose the surrounding setting or the car flower craft ring;
Those who like to have a personality that does not collide can choose a custom style ring;