It’s finally time to purchase a diamond engagement ring. Have you seen others choose their ring or walk past a local jewellery store flaunting their precious stone these past few years? Now, it’s your turn to select and mark a significant milestone.
Choosing a diamond engagement ring is as thrilling as asking, “Will you marry me?” Once you select your precious jewel, your fiance will wear it on her finger forever to symbolise your lifetime commitment. An engagement ring is the most precious stone you will purchase—a forever ring you and your fiance will always cherish.
At Finelines Jewellers, we’re your engagement rings Gold Coast experts who can help you with this endeavour. This blog will explain how to choose a diamond engagement ring to help you prepare for the exciting next phase of your life.
How Should I Choose My Diamond Engagement Ring?
If you have visited your local jewellery store several times in the past months, you may have an idea of what your ideal diamond engagement ring will look like.
Some couples conceptualise and envision the style they prefer for their precious stone. They collaborate to create a unique engagement ring that symbolises their love for their partner.
You’re now at a critical transitional stage and forever is on the horizon. What options should you consider when choosing or designing your diamond engagement ring?
At Finelines Jewellers, we know proposing and getting engaged are exciting and daunting. We also know customers have many questions about choosing a diamond engagement ring. What size and type of diamond should we choose? What style captures the essence of our relationship? These questions are just the tip of the iceberg for many excited couples.
The following sections will answer the essential questions about choosing an engagement ring.
What Factors Should We Consider When Selecting A Diamond Engagement Ring?
When choosing your precious engagement stone, you must follow a simple, strategic approach. Here are the steps involved:
Consider the basics of your ring search, including your budget, realistic expectations, and jewellery knowledge.
Next, please carefully consider the diamond’s style and shape. We strongly recommend discussing these aspects with your jewellery designer.
Grasping the fundamentals will help significantly lower your stress levels and make you enjoy your wedding day journey.
How Do I Choose The Appropriate Style For My Diamond Engagement Ring?
Today’s extensive diamond engagement ring range includes vintage, minimalist, modern, and bespoke designs. Since there are many styles, we recommend your ring’s style and design revolve around your unique personality.
Do you and your fiance prefer simple, minimalist, bold, or non-traditional designs? Once you whittle down your shortlist, your unique style and preferences will emerge. As seasoned jewellers, we have seen different clients naturally gravitate toward specific designs. Don’t act surprised if you enjoy the same experience.Knowing the Four C’s
Knowing how to choose a diamond engagement ring involves the four C’s: cut, clarity, colour, and carat.
Cut
The cut doesn’t refer to your diamond’s shape or size. Instead, it relates to the quality of your diamond’s cut, directly influencing how it captures and reflects light. A perfectly cut diamond makes it sparkle and stand out from other stones at your local jewellery store.
Clarity
Clarity measures a diamond’s naturally occurring inclusions (flaws or blemishes) when a professional magnifies it ten times on a diamond clarity scale. If your jeweller finds no inclusions, he will consider your diamond “flawless,” which is the perfect clarity for your engagement ring.
Colour
Diamond engagement rings have an extensive range of colours, which Australian jewellers classify into the groups below. Please remember that a diamond becomes rarer the closer it gets to becoming colourless; hence, the colourless category is the most expensive:
- Colourless: D,E,F
- Near colourless: G, H, I, J
- Faint: K, L, M
- Very light: N,O,P, Q, R
- Light: S, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
We strongly recommend choosing a colour that fits your budget and preference. Colourless diamonds reflect the most light and show the brightest sparkles. Diamonds within the D to I classifications reflect light more than the others.
Carat
Carat is a unit of measurement that refers to the diamond’s actual weight. Please remember that one carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Diamonds with more carats are more expensive than those with less. We recommend choosing a carat amount for your diamond engagement ring that fits your budget.
Final Thoughts
We hope you learned the basics of choosing a diamond engagement ring. When selecting your precious diamond, please consider your budget, unique preferences, and the four C’s.
At Finelines Jewellers, we have extensive experience designing and creating diamond engagement rings. Please contact us to discuss your concerns. One of our team members will assist you immediately.
