How To Buy A Diamond Ring

How to Buy a Diamond Ring: Step by step

Toronto has many jewelry shops ready to cater to a gentleman asking that special someone to spend the rest of their lives together, and in Toronto, there are many places that will educate you on what to buy:

1. Learn as much as you can about diamonds - The easiest way is to spend a few minutes reading our diamond tutorial and our ring tutorial -- we feature the most comprehensive and unbiased treatment of diamonds and rings available on the web, and we constantly update it to reflect new trends and information. Toronto has its fakes and credited stores, you will learn about the 4 "C's", how to detect fakes, how to judge cuts, what questions to ask your jeweler, how to select a setting, and lots of other important topics. An informed consumer is a smart consumer. Invest the time and do your research, and you will get the best diamond ring for your money.

2. Don't forget about Internet jewelers - The Internet is quickly becoming a popular way to purchase diamonds – visit www.TorontoWeddingServices.com for information on engagement ring places in Toronto.

3. Ask questions! - Members of the jewelry industry as well as other consumers regularly monitor the industry. You will usually have several answers back within a few hours from a wide variety of individuals -- from industry experts, to fellow consumers.

4. Learn the price of diamonds - Once you've narrowed down your selection and you've selected a jeweler, the last remaining task is to negotiate the best possible price. Just like you wouldn't purchase an automobile without knowing its factory-invoice cost (from such sources as Consumer Reports* or BlueBook*), you should not purchase a diamond based solely on the jeweler's stated price. Be sure to visit www.torontoweddingservices.com engagement ring page.

5. Buy it! - During this process, be sure to reference our negotiation tips. And after the purchase, come back to our site for information on care & cleaning.

By: Rafi Michael

What to Look For in a Diamond Wholesaler

Whether you're looking to purchase wholesale diamonds for investment purposes, for business purposes, or just because you love the idea of owning diamonds on your own, there are some things to look for when it comes to a diamond wholesaler. Before you run out and start plunking down your investment dollars or jewelry business start-up finances for any loose diamonds, keep in mind that you don't want to send money to just any diamond wholesaler. Like any other investment option or business vendor, you need to be choosy and use some discretion.

First, keep in mind that a diamond wholesaler will be offering a large inventory with different cuts, carats, and so on. It's up to you to educate yourself about what makes a diamond valuable and why there will no doubt be a wide variety of prices between diamonds of the same carat, and so on. Your diamond wholesaler may offer some tips and education in this regard but it will be up to you to learn as much as possible about diamonds themselves.

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) are the three most widely known and respected diamond grading laboratories in the world. Each of the grading laboratories have developed a very similar nomenclature for identifying the 4 C's of diamonds. The 4 C's stand for Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut.

You could insist on a certificate from GIA or AGS for each and every diamond you purchase for a wholesaler but bear in mind that this certification process will increase the final price of the diamonds. A certificate describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem. An appraisal places a monetary value on your diamond, but does not certify the quality of the diamond. After you have been purchasing diamonds for a while you should be able to learn how to certify and appraise the diamond on your own and not rely on any outside sources.

A diamond wholesaler should be a direct importer of diamonds rather than a reseller. They may cut their own as well; this usually means that you get a better selection when it comes to quality and value, something that will be very good for a startup jewelry business. When you start to deal with a reseller, the costs go up, so it's best to look for a wholesaler of diamonds that imports their merchandise directly.

You need to be sure where the wholesaler gets his diamonds from. There are many gems that have a poor history for how they have been cultivated; many civil wars in Africa and other areas are started and waged over diamond mines. Diamonds known as conflict diamonds originate from the war zones of Africa.

In May of 2000 The Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) was adopted. It is a plan that could halt the trade of conflict diamonds by establishing a way that diamond origin could be certified.

On December 1, 2000 the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution defining the role of conflict diamonds with the intent of cutting off the sources of funding for rebel forces and to help shorten the wars and prevent their recurrence.

Among the countries most affected by the terror inflicted by traders in conflict diamonds are Liberia, Sierra Leone and also Angola. Unscrupulous groups still manage to elude the legal barriers and still find ways of infiltrating the diamond centers of the world. Insist on a certification before purchasing any diamonds. It will tell you the stone's carat weight, its color and clarity, flaws, and its origins.

If you do some research about any potential diamond wholesaler and check their paperwork carefully, you're sure to make the right decision for your investment or business.

by David Cowley

High Value Diamond Rings

Consumers are always looking for deals and this is especially the case when buying something with a higher value.

The amount of products in a person’s house is quite frankly unbelievable. These tend to be products that they bought at a time when they thought they needed them. These products could be just about anything, from kitchen utensils that were meant to serve a specific purpose but really lack conviction to DIY tools that never really get used. These products also tend to be relatively cheap or mid-range and therefore people believe they can afford not to use them.

Products that are not used for everyday tend to be purchased a lot less. These products are sometimes called special products as they are either more expensive or have significant values. Some of these products when they are bought, for example a leather sofa, are considered an expensive purchase and one that will not happen for many years to come. However, something like a Diamond Ring is not only expensive but it also has qualities associated with it that gives it something extra. Something special!

When buying these special products, consumers will always want to find the best deal. Now more than ever before, consumers have a great ability to go about this more effectively. Why? This is because there is so much more competition in the market when choosing what they want. Consumers can go from one shop to another and really shop around before they are fully aware of all the prices and qualities the product they require has.

If for example they decided to choose a Diamond Ring, they could go from one jewellers to another, debating between various variables that come into play, such as the price of the diamond ring, the carat itself, the beauty and look of the ring itself, the reputability of the company they are buying from. To be honest there are so many variables it would be impossible to list them all. However, it is important that what ever the decision is, consumers are getting high value for their product and purchase.

Once consumers know they are getting high value for their product, and they know they are getting a good deal with it too, the only thing left is to buy it. Using the Diamond Ring as an example, the chances are they are buying it for someone else so knowing that they have bought a special product, they got a good deal for it too and also that it is high in value, can only mean that their purchase is a success. In fact, whether they bought the product for themselves or for someone else they should be very pleased with themselves!

by David Fox