Discount Diamond Engagement RingsWith these tips and shopping precautions, you can find affordable discount diamond engagement rings without sacrificing on quality or style! Discount Diamond Ring Tip #1 One of the best tips you can use to find discounted diamond rings, is to look for diamonds which have slightly less than perfect grading values for cut, clarity and color. The differences between a top of the line diamond and a diamond with lower values will only be detectable by an experienced jeweler, as long as you stick with these parameters in diamonds which have been certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gem Society (AGS). On each scale for cut, clarity and color are the parameters – outlined in a rectangular box – which you can follow to find engagement diamond rings for lower prices. The values listed here are for brilliant round cut diamonds only. If you are interested in other types of diamond cuts, you can still use the parameters as a guideline but try to stay within the low to middle values – with other types of cuts and diamond shapes, inclusions and color tints may be visible as you near the right side boundaries of the values.
How much can you save by using this scale? Quite a lot! The difference in price between two diamonds of the same size with ideal cuts and I color values but with clarity values of VS1 and SI1 can be upwards of $600 dollars – if you choose less than ideal values on the cut you can save even more. Discount Diamond Ring Tip #2 You may find plenty of discount diamond engagement rings during specific times of the year too. Try to look for engagement ring sales following Valentine’s Day and during the months of September, October, April and July (all of these months are right before or after popular wedding season months when engagement rings are often sold at discount prices). If you would like to find discount diamond engagement rings at low, low prices – consider purchasing a used engagement ring. Many used wedding rings and engagement rings look like new, but they are sold at deep discounted prices. You may also want to consider purchasing an engagement ring made with a man-made synthetic or simulant diamond. New advances in the jewelry industry have created more choices for outstanding diamond simulants and synthetics in addition to a wide selection of engagement ring styles and designs which feature these affordable diamond substitutes. Additional savings on discount engagement rings may be found if you search for engagement rings that are made with affordable, but beautiful and durable, metals including titanium, tungsten and stainless steel. While you are searching for discount diamond engagement rings, keep these precautions in mind to ensure that you find the right ring for the right price: Never purchase a low cost diamond ring that does not come with a certified laboratory evaluation from a reputable laboratory such as the AGS or GIA. Do not purchase rings from retailers who offer diamonds that have been certified at their own laboratories. If you are in doubt, use online resources to check for the laboratory’s reputation and history. A discount engagement ring should be made with a quality materials and workmanship. Beware of low cost rings made with metal alloys that can cost you in the long run – such as 10K or 9ct white gold plated with rhodium, brass or copper bands made with a thin silver and rhodium plate or brass or copper bands plated with a thin layer of white gold and rhodium. With so many different types of metals which can be used to make gorgeous but low cost engagement rings – you don’t have to settle for a band that will yellow with time, cause allergic reactions or which needs to be continually plated with rhodium. Avoid engagement ring sales which do not offer at least a 30-day refund and some type of warranty. Always research companies or sellers who are advertising discount engagement rings – make sure they have a firm policy against using blood diamonds and that the metals in their bands have been obtained through ethical and eco-friendly resources.
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