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Engagement
ring guide

We strive to exceed your expectations by listening to our customers so we can help you find the right ring at the best price. Getting engaged is an exciting time in your life. We are honored to be a part of it.

THINGS TO KNOW

Check list before you shop

In any relationship, there are some good reminders to consider before you purchase your engagement ring. Here are some suggestions for you to consider or to create a dialogue.

- Do I want to surprise them and select the ring myself?
- Do I want them to be involved with selecting the ring?
- What is my budget?
- What do they prefer: Yellow gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum?
- What style will best fit their lifestyle?
- What size and shape diamond or gemstone will they want?
- What is their finger size?
- Do I want to surprise her and select the styling myself? 1
- Do I want to allow her to choose the ring she will be married with? 2
- Have we talked about our expectations, such as budget and how it relates size and quality of diamond? 3
- Does she prefer yellow gold, white gold, platinum? 4
- What style will best fit her lifestyle? 5
- What size diamond, shape diamond will she want? 6
- What is her finger size? 7
- Is it important to her for you to ask her parents for their blessing to become engaged? 8

Custom design

Still not sure?
Propose now, design later.

1 Surprise first

The diamond is a symbol of promised commitment. We suggest that if you are not sure what style of ring they want, presenting them with the diamond in an elegant solitaire will show your love and commitment.

2 Design together

Then the two of you can come in together and select the style of ring your significant other has been dreaming of. The cost of the solitaire will be credited toward the ring they want. This suggestion takes the pressure off of trying to guess what your loved one likes and gives you the opportunity to maintain the surprise aspect.

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Are you a visual person and love design? We can create a custom design with you, inspired by your vision.

What Alice has to say

I have known John for many years, and have always trusted him with my jewelry needs. When I decided to get married, I knew exactly who I would call to make the rings for my ceremony. The final product was amazing, of course. More importantly though, he personalized the entire experience and made me feel like more than just a customer; he made me a part of the Diamonds Direct family. If you want an amazing experience from start to finish, you can’t do any better than Diamonds Direct.

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FAQ

I want to start looking for a diamond engagement ring, but I don’t know where to start?
You can start right here! We can give you a crash course in diamonds to start, so that you feel confident that you know what you’re looking at when you choose the diamond that’s right for you–and your loved one.
I don’t know anything about diamonds!?
We can help. There’s tons of information about the Four C’s on the internet, but, having too much information can be overwhelming, so let’s reduce it down to the basics. We’re not going to teach you how to grade diamonds, but we can teach you how to buy one.
How does Diamond Color grading work?
Diamonds range from colorless to showing significant body color, on a letter scale beginning with D and ranging all the way to Z. DEF at the top is the designation for “colorless,” with GHIJ being “near colorless.”
How is the clarity of a diamond judged?
Clarity is an evaluation of the diamond’s inclusions and surface blemishes. At the highest end of clarity, we have flawless. At the other end of the spectrum, we have “I3;” the “I” standing for “included,” and the “3” indicating that the inclusions are pronounced and interfere significantly with the movement of light throughout the stone. In between, we have grades within VVS (very, very slightly included), VS (very slightly included), SI (slightly included), and I (included).

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