The first step when choosing a diamond ring is to determine the budget, the second step is to determine the diamond grade, the third step is to match the diamond parameters, and the fourth step is a guide to avoid pitfalls. It is best not to choose any of the five diamond rings.
Step one: Determine the budget
Budget 6-8 thousand: Consider 30 points - 40 points
Budget 20,000: Consider 60-80 points
Budget 30,000: Consider 70-1 carat
Budget 40,000 and above: 1 carat and above
Step 2: Determine the diamond 4C grade
Color : It is recommended that J color or above
DEF - colorless, GHIJ - nearly colorless, after K, it will be obviously yellow to the naked eye
Clarity : It is recommended that SI1 and above
VVS1/ 2——VS1/2, flawless to the naked eye, SI1/2 and later, flawless to the naked eye.
Cut : Good cut is the soul of diamonds. It is recommended that 3EX is the best,
EX, VG, G, FR, and EX is the best.
Size : Diamonds with 30 points and above have GIA certificate
Step 3: Diamond parameter matching formula
Diamond balanced quality: VS2 clarity + H color
Diamond high cost performance: SI1 clarity + J color
Diamond high quality: VVS2 Clarity + D color
Diamond high color: SI1 clarity + D color
Diamond high clarity: VVS1 clarity + I color
Step 4: Remember that the following 5 types of diamond rings cannot be selected
× Milky green diamond
× There are fluorescent diamonds
× Cut diamonds below VG
× The certificate is not a GIA diamond
× The certificate date is more than one year
Finally, let’s talk about branded finished diamond rings and customized diamond rings.
There is no better statement between ready-made diamond rings and customized diamond rings.
If you like a certain brand very much, or like a certain brand's patented style, you must be prepared to accept the brand premium.
If you are not interested in the brand, it is recommended to choose a customized diamond ring. It is very cost-effective and you can buy a higher quality diamond ring with the same budget.
