Proposing without a Diamond Ring I don’t think so!

There are so many options when looking to purchase Diamond Jewellery, whether it be online or in person at a local Jeweller. Each option has it’s appeal to everyone. Some buyers like the option of walking into a store and viewing something in person or getting to speak to a Jeweller first hand about their ideas. Others like the convenience and often discounted price that can be associated with online shopping. 

There is no doubt however that online shopping has become even more popular even for such a high priced and important purchase. Whether you are searching for Diamond Jewellery Sydney or New York, often online retailers are able to ship world wide which is a huge advantage for shoppers all over the world. The only consideration with purchasing Diamond Engagement Rings and Diamond Jewellery is the shipping and custom charges. Sometimes it can be more cost effective to purchase locally and sometimes the charges can be unexpected.

The usual place to start when shopping for Diamond Jewellery is often the budget and after a little research or learning about the difference in Diamond grades you’re set to start comparing. It’s important to consider what attributes are important to you and what sacrifices you are willing to make to purchase according to price. For example two Diamonds may be of similar price but one is a higher colour grade and lower clarity. For some shapes colour is more important, for others it can be sacrificed as clarity is more important. Size is probably the biggest factor when looking at price and usually Diamonds in the half carat and full carat sizes for example 1ct and 1.5ct will cost significantly more than Diamonds just under a smidge of the full or half size. 

After deciding on what type of Diamond you would like for your Jewellery the next important decision is the setting. Looking at Engagement Rings, there are many types of settings to choose from. Solitaire Engagement Rings have been the most popular choice for decades and are still among the most purchased. The Diamond Band and Halo Engagement Ring have also been hugely popular and have also evolved to include more elaborate designs and small Diamond setting. 

The best way to determine what works with your ideal shape is to check on designs with the same Diamond shape or ask a qualified Jeweller what the options may be. There are certain settings which work better than others with certain shapes for example the round shapes work best in a claw setting whether it be four claw or six claw and tend to be tricky in an invisible or tension setting. 

The last choice couples face is whether to purchase a design created by a specific Jeweller or to opt for a custom design. The great thing about online retailers now is their ability to cater to clients looking to create a custom design. 

Which ever way a buyer chooses to go, shopping for a Diamond Jewellery is exciting and should be fun.

Are you looking for the best Diamond Jewellery ?

If you’ve been looking around at Diamonds and Diamond Engagement Rings you may have heard the term Lab Created Diamond. These Eco friendly, conflict free natural Diamond alternatives are on the rise. The great thing about these particular Diamonds are the fact that they are ethically sourced due to being lab grown and not mined. The environmental impact or lack there of with these Diamonds is a huge plus, however you also can’t deny the other two factors which make them so appealing when comparing what’s available. 

They are essentially Diamonds. They are formed the same way…under intense pressure consisting of the same carbon atoms and are engineered in the same characteristic diamond crystal structure. So with a little short cut of about a billion years or so we can achieve the exact same look and feel as the natural Diamond. They are a 10 on the Moh’s scale of hardness – the same as a natural Diamond and they also have the same dispersion of light meaning they exhibit the same sparkle and shine. 

When considering the huge social impact and environmental footprint mining can have, lab created Diamonds are an ethical choice and often the only choice for conscientious couples. 

More and more couples around the world are turning to lab created Diamonds for their conflict free origins and eco friendly production, but also for the price tag. Lab created Diamonds Australia, USA and Europe have grown hugely popular in recent years. Lab Created Diamonds are significantly less expensive than natural Diamonds of the same grades and can save buyers sometimes up to 70%. Considering for the same approximate price buyers may be able to get a larger and higher graded Diamond, the choice comes down often to personal preference. 

They do demand a different price depending on where in the world you are purchasing. It’s always a good rule of thumb to consider shipping, customs and GST charges when shopping as sometimes purchasing locally can end up costing less than importing. 

Another thing to consider is the supplier or retailer and if you are looking to purchase a loose Diamond or have it set in Jewellery. As lab created Diamonds are often at a better price point some couples can afford to upgrade the setting or choose a set of bands to compliment their Engagement Ring. Talking to a Jeweller who can give you all the options is a must, especially with such a significant purchase and even though lab created Diamonds are less expensive it is still an important purchase. 

Often when looking at Diamond Jewellery, lab created Diamonds can be a great alternative especially in large heavy set items like the Eternity Ring or the Tennis Bracelet. As buying multiple Diamonds usually in the same grades to match can be costly, the lab created Diamond alternative can be a great way to still maintain the same look and reduce the price at the same time, even allowing for sometimes larger stones in the same price range.