The trick is to shop around and keep an open mind as to the style design type of metal and shape of diamond. There are lots of alternatives to diamonds and cheaper metals and gemstones to choose from like lab created diamonds or substitutes for diamonds like precious gemstones.



Decide on the style of diamond you want

Do your homework and find the exact shape of diamond and carat weight along with the choice of metal. A higher carat diamond will be more expensive than a lower carat for example a 0.9 carat will be significantly cheaper than a 1 or 2 carat diamond. The shape of the diamond in other words the name of the ring like Asscher Princess or Round will determine the price of the diamond. A round diamond is traditional diamond choice that suits all ring finger styles.


The multi faceted round diamond will be slightly more forgiving to flaws or inclusions than the squarer shaped diamonds. Inclusions are flaws in the inner core of the diamond; these are generally unseen to the naked eye unless the flaws are on the lower levels of the clarity scale that starts at (F) Flawless a rare diamond indeed. Until you drop to the low levels of below me then the clarity of the diamond is visible to the naked eye. The value of the diamond is not compromised until you go to or below an I grade. Diamonds of a VVS or aVS are fine for clarity and value.


High clarity diamonds are a waste of money as you will not benefit from the clarity value. Why would you pay for something you can’t see the clarity of the diamond is the clearness of flaws and blemishes internally or externally? It is important to buy only what you can see is beneficial. If you haven’t thousands of dollars why pay for a grade of quality that cannot be seen except under10X magnification by and expert. Top clarity cut and carat will cost more inevitably so shop around do your homework and choose wisely.



The Diamond Cut and Importance

The trained jeweler can sometimes confuse diamond cut with diamond shape. The shape is the appearance of the diamond that determines its characteristics and gives it the best sparkle and visible appearance shape and magnificence that will appeal to women looking to tie the knot. What is a great shape diamond for one girl won’t be a good choice for another. The sense of style of each woman is different like the choice of the perfect diamond.


You are the best placed person to judge the style of diamond that appeals to you. For surprise proposals it is important to get advice from close family and engaged or married mutual friends. Most men wouldn’t be brave enough to choose an expensive dress for their partner let alone a diamond ring. Be careful not to choose a ring that you might based on your own taste look and see what kind of rings are in your intended’s jewelry box and get advice from girlfriends of your bride to be.



Diamond Shape and price Significance

The traditional shape is the round diamond in a high 3 or 4 prong setting of yellow gold or whit gold. The trend
for today is for unusual rings that stand out from the crowd. Celebrity trends affect the purchasing of diamonds and the likes of Kate Middleton’s sapphire blue diamond engagement ring, Jessica Simpson’s red sapphire ring make colourful gems popular. Look for separate diamonds that are reduced by a remarkable 20%. You can shop online or bid for fancy gems or clear diamonds with %100 guaranteed satisfaction.


Diamond shapes like the trendy princess cut in a VVS2, VV1 s or SI1 with a symmetry and length to width ratio are good value for money. Some of the top end web site jewelers like James Allen allow you to browse and magnify the diamond quality and see the ring in a 3D format. A princess cut diamond is good value for money as far as diamond cutters are concerned because the rough diamond is with this original shape allows for less wastage as opposed the rounder cut that need deeper symmetry.



Celebrity Engagement Rings

Jessica Simpson’s first engagement ring was a 3 stone was a pear shape IF clarity with an ideal cut in a platinum setting of a 3.5 carat weight. Her proposal and subsequent marriage to Nick Lacy however didn’t last. Her taste in men and engagement ring has changed dramatically with an Asscher three stone ring with centre red ruby diamond and two similar smaller stones flanked beautifully to complement the gorgeous fiery red centre stone. Online jewelry websites are usually cheaper because of the large stock of diamonds available and the lack of over heads like rent, staff, lighting and insurance etc


For those of us who haven’t got celebrity cash a trendy sapphire or ruby with a low carat or a lab created version will look equally as stunning as Jess’s Red Rock. Jewelry maker to the stars Neil Lane designed the fabulous ring a 3 stone stunner with each gem a 5 carat weight worth a whopping $100,000. Jesses ex hubby Nick proposed to his girl Vanessa with again an Asscher cut Bader & Garrin ring worth an estimated $125,000 stunner. For us mere mortal’s cheaper versions of these rings are available on the high street on the internet.


Neil Lane star jewelry designer again designed the jaw dropping vintage inspired 4 carat showstopper. Neil Lane designs for Kay Jewelers with stores in existence since 1916. Kay Jewelers prides it’s self on providing superior jeweler in store and online. They pride themselves on giving value for money with excellent quality designer and home-style jewelry with great after sales service and customer relations at the forefront of their mission statement.



Designer engagement rings at reasonable prices by Neil Lane and Leo diamonds.

With a wide range of bridal matching engagement ring and bride and groom matching or complementary rings. With a 12 month ring setting guarantee for a lifetime providing the ring is assessed on a 6 month basis. A clean clear low carat diamond with a VVS1 VVS2 or SI1 with good symmetry and low florescence is perfectly fine and shouldn’t cost the earth. The best way to get quality and value for money is to shop around and don’t settle for the first quote on line or in the retail shops. Make a list of preferences styles designs the ideal cut, colour and clarity that benefits the shape diamond and keep as near to you budget as human possible.