Buying Diamonds - A Comprehensive and Easy To Understand Guide

Looking for the perfect diamond ring, but you don't know enough about buying diamonds to make an informed decision? It goes without saying that a good understanding of diamonds is necessary before you begin shopping.

Ill-informed buying decisions have left many diamond buyers immensely disappointed.

Think about it, if you are purchasing a diamond engagement ring, wedding ring or a diamond bracelet, wouldn’t you want to security of knowing that you have a genuine diamond and that you didn’t PAY TOO MUCH?

Incidentally, overpaying for diamonds is one of the biggest complaints we hear from consumers. Educating yourself prior to buying a diamond protects you from paying too much for your investment. Our Buying Diamonds Guide provides the information you need to quickly bring you up to speed on the diamond buying process.

What will you find at the Diamond Experts website?

You will discover vital information such as the descriptions of various diamond shapes, cuts, clarity, colors, carat weight, inclusions, grading scales, diamond certificates and bonded diamonds. We’ll also bring you up to date on how to avoid diamond scams, buying wholesale diamonds and much more. Don’t let the thought of buying a diamond overwhelm you. Our comprehensive and easy to understand Buying Diamonds Guide is just what you need. Let’s get started!

The "4 Cs" of Diamonds
When a person wants to learn about diamonds, the place to start is always at the foundation, commonly known as the 4 C’s of Diamonds. They are: Cut, clarity, color and carat weight.These four elements comprise the basics of what you must know before you begin shopping for a diamond. We admonish you not to skip this step.
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Diamond Certificates
When buying a diamond, should you ask for a diamond certificate? The answer is a resounding, “Yes!” In this diamond tutorial, you’ll discover the difference between an "appraisal" and a "certificate" and why a certificate is an important part of your diamond purchase.
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Diamond Appraisal
People often ask about the importance of having their fine jewelry appraised. Amazingly, a lot of people don’t believe diamond appraisals are necessary. We can give you at least seven reasons why you should not skip this critical part of buying a diamond.
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Diamond FAQs
When it comes to buying diamonds, there are a ton of questions. And guess what? At the Diamond Experts, we have a ton of answers! How are diamonds cut? What makes one diamond more valuable than another? Wonder where diamonds come from? What is a Blood Diamond? These questions and more are answered in our frequently asked questions section.
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Diamond Shapes
What is a diamond shape? Do you know the twelve most common diamond shapes and how one is unique in its own way? Have you made the mistake of using the terms “diamond cuts” and “diamond shapes” interchangeably? Do you know which diamond shape is best for you? In this tutorial, we’ll answer those questions and more.
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Buying Diamonds Glossary
If you're confused by any of the words, terms or language used by jewelers, jewelry appraisers and diamond buyers, you’re not alone; the world of diamonds has its own language! When you read or hear a word you are not familiar with, search our glossary; we’ve got you covered.
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