So you're looking to buy a piece of diamond online jewellery uk. Whether it's a commitment ring to start a brand new life with someone special, a pair of earrings to celebrate an anniversary, or a gift to mark a milestone such as graduation or a new job, diamond jewellery is the perfect way to celebrate life's amazing moments.
However, there are a lot of options out there and it's difficult to know where to start. You want to make sure you get diamonds of the highest quality for the budget you have. But how do you make sure you are getting the best value for money - the best quality you can afford - without being a qualified gemologist? When preparing to buy that diamond jewellery, here are some things to keep in mind.
Your budget is the very first thing you're going to want to decide on. The rule of thumb in years past has been that you simply pay earnings of 2 months on a diamond ring. However, this rule does not apply so much today, and it's more a question of priorities and how much you are prepared to pay for that special piece of jewellery. It doesn't sound very romantic, but this is truly the best first step to ensure the process runs smoothly and you don't have to worry about that part once the decision is made - just stick to it!
Now that you've set your budget you can march on to the ring or jewellery design. We suggest exploring your favourite styles before delving too deeply into diamond quality and properties, because the style will largely denote the size and number of diamonds you require, and once you have settled on a ring style you can then play with diamond size and quality to finesse your final design and keep within budget. However, do keep an open mind and have a few styles in mind that you can compare.
Once you have your budget and a shortlist of styles, you can really delve down into the 'Four Cs' of diamond selection - colour, cut, clarity and carat weight.
1. is graded from D to Z, with D being a completely colourless diamond. Whilst the ideal diamond is completely colourless, yellow tinted diamonds have had a surge in popularity in recent times, and natural fancy diamonds beyond Z in the spectrum are even more rare than white diamonds.
2. Diamond cut has an important influence on the intensity and brilliance of the piece of diamond jewellery. An ideal cut diamond is well-proportioned, symmetrical and impeccably polished. Cut can also refer to the shape of the diamond cut, with round brilliant, princess and emerald being among the most popular.
3. Clarity refers to the quantity and visibility of any flaws in the diamond. Small flaws or 'inclusions' are not necessarily visible without magnification, but pf course the closer to flawless the diamond is, the higher the price will be.
4. Carat weight is the last of the four Cs. This measure relates only to the weight of the diamond, and has no bearing on quality. Having said that, larger stones are desirable in the current market, and are therefore exponentially more expensive. Two half-carat stones, for example, are less expensive than a full carat ring.
Now you can fine tune the details, making a final decision on design, setting type and choosing your metal. There are many different setting types, such as prong, tension, tiffany, channel, pave, rubover, halo and cathredral to name a few. The setting is closely linked with the overall design you prefer, and most people will have a preference simply by looking at ring or jewellery styles and samples, without necessarily knowing which setting type it is.
Metal type is another big decision. Historically, yellow gold was the metal of engagement and wedding rings but in recent years white gold and platinum have overtaken it in popularity. White gold is actually an alloy of yellow gold and silver coloured metals such as palladium, usually coated in rhodium for maximum long-lasting shine. This is often a matter of personal style and cost more than anything else. Each of these metals is relatively robust and can withstand daily pressures of wear. Platinum is known to be very hard-wearing, and is reducing in cost compared to gold, so is a very popular option at present.
On the Niche Jewellery website you can find more information and images in our Diamond Guide, and also read up about how to design your own online jewellery uk.
Now that you are armed with the relevant information, go forth and shop for your new diamond jewellery. Don't be afraid to borrow the jeweller's 'loop' for a minute or two, so you can take a good close look at the diamond or piece of jewellery you're considering in detail.
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