How to Buy an Engagement Ring

 

Brad Gross, the vice president of H. L. Gross Jewelers, a Garden City Long Island jewelry store that opened in 1910 gives us some tips on how to buy an engagement ring.

Step 1 – Set Your Budget

It’s easy to get carried away when purchasing the most significant piece of jewelry your loved one will ever own. That is why it is important to come up with an estimate of how much you can comfortably invest in the ring. The old adage of spending “two months’ salary” no longer applies. What is more imperative is that you select something she will love, that looks beautiful and that makes you proud for her to wear. Our recommendation is to start with a ring that matches her personal style, then work backward to see how much that will cost with the size and quality diamond you want.

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Step 2 – Pick a Setting

Sometimes you can walk into a jewelry store and there it is: the exact ring, in the perfect metal, in the right size, shape and quality diamond you have been looking for… and it’s well within your budget. Most shoppers, however, usually find there is something not quite perfect about a ring they see in the showcase. There are many benefits to having a ring made to order, including customization, proper sizing and increased durability. For these reasons, we recommend starting with the perfect ring setting before the diamond. The setting will give the ring its own unique personality, and set your beloved apart from everyone else. If you start with the diamond first, it’s quite easy to use up your entire budget, leaving you with the choice of overspending on the overall ring, or purchasing a piece that is not quite perfect.

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Step 3 – Find the Right Diamond

When purchasing a diamond, it is imperative to evaluate several diamonds on their beauty, sparkle and overall aesthetic. Comparing diamonds will allow you to see subtle differences between similar stones, and give you a good idea where you should be spending your money. These visible differences between the diamonds are usually attributed to the diamond’s cut, or proportion.

Cut is the single most important “C” as its quality will affect the diamond’s ability to sparkle, as well as influence its visible color and how noticeable it’s inclusions are.

Remember, the 4C’s (cut, carat, clarity, color) are important in determining the rarity and price of a diamond, however, they do not necessarily indicate their beauty or true value.

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Step 4 – Do the Right Thing

Since the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification by the United Nations in the early 2000s, it is estimated that more than 99 percent of the world’s diamond supply is conflict-free. To ensure this standard remains intact, it is always important for consumers to purchase their diamonds from legitimate sources, reputable jewelers who abide by the Kimberley Process guidelines for purchasing and selling diamonds.

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Step 5 – Pick a Legitimate Jewelry Retailer

A legitimate jewelry retailer should provide customers with top-quality jewelry and diamonds at a great value. As a 105-year-old family jeweler, it is important to differentiate ourselves from chain and big-box jewelry stores. We achieve this distinction by providing each and every client we meet with a positive and memorable experience by building relationships. Our clients, both online and in store, are always looking for a special piece of jewelry at the best possible value. They are knowledgeable, intelligent people, who appreciate the personal touch of a family-owned business, combined with the ability to comparison shop the top brands and a curated selection of loose diamonds. Our intention in building our website was to bring our in-store experience to clients across the world. Whether you live in New York City or elsewhere, you can share the love through H.L. Gross Jewelers.

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