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Engagement Ring Guide
Choosing a Diamond
Choosing a Ring Style
Spending Guidelines
Diamond Grading Report
 
Congratulations! You've decided to propose!

We know you want to make it as special as it can be, and part of that will be the ring that you choose. You may want to choose the ring for her, or the two of you may decide to select a ring together. Either way, there are many different options from which to choose, and that can be a little intimidating. Fortunately, Exclusive Diamonds' knowledgeable staff is here to help you. Once you have reviewed the How to Buy a Diamond section of our web site, you're ready to visit us to tell us what you think you would like in an engagement ring, ask the questions you need answered, compare diamond prices and see beautiful examples of diamonds and ring styles from which to choose.


Choosing a Diamond

Buying a diamond is an important emotional and financial investment, so it's essential that you feel confident about what you are buying. Understanding the relevance of a diamond's cut, colour, carat weight and clarity allows you to make a true comparison between diamonds and understand why one may be more valuable than another.

Choosing a Ring Style

It is important to choose a ring style that she will like. But how can you know? Taste is such a personal thing that you really have to do a little detective work.

Spending Guidelines

Most people wonder what they should spend on an engagement ring. Traditionally, there was a guideline of two-months' salary, which can be a good place to begin but of course is not for everyone.

Diamond Grading Report

In the 1950s, Gemological Institute of America (GIA) developed the first internationally accepted Diamond Grading System. This system provides unbiased opinions of the quality of polished diamonds by applying uniform criteria to their grading. GIA also introduced the first report format, ­ the Diamond Grading Report, which is today the international standard for diamond quality documentation.


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