How to Buy an Engagement Ring

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You will use the checklist below to record all your preferences and take notes as you read, learn, and make your decisions. Don't worry. It looks confusing now, but everything will be explained and made simple as you proceed with the five step tutorial. I have helped thousands of loving couples buy engagement rings, so I did learn how to make this easy, quick and accurate for any first-time buyer.

NEXT STEP: Always start by selecting the best jeweler. A dishonest jeweler can cheat you no matter how much you know. A good jeweler will give you a great deal no matter how little you know.

Checklist for Diamond Buyers

Jeweler #1 : ____________________________ Jeweler #2 : ____________________________

Your Decisions for the 4 Cs

Color : From _____ to _____ Clarity : From _____ to _____ Shape : Either _________________ or _____________ Cut Grade : From _____________ to _______________ Carat Weight : From _______ ct to ________ct

Going Beyond the 4 Cs Certificate from : Circle One:   GIA   AGS   EGL-USA (No other labs are acceptable in my world) Measurements : for rounds -- difference between first two numbers less than __________ mm for fancies -- length to width ratio of ________:1 to ________:1 Depth Percentage : from __________% to __________ % Table Percentage : from __________% to __________ % Girdle thickness : from ____________ to _____________ Culet size : from _____________ to _____________ Polish grade : from ______________ to _______________ Symmetry grade : from ______________ to _______________ Fluorescence grade : from ______________ to _______________ Pricing Research Stock No. Dealer Prices Selling Price Rank This Price                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          NOTE: NEVER compare prices if you are not also comparing certs from the same lab. And be very careful comparing between diamonds -- no two diamonds are identical. I will explain it all in this tutorial.