Diamonds • Precious Gemstones • Jewelry • Gemology

Setting parameters is something that should be done as soon in the decision making process as possible. Some of you parameter decisions may need to wait until you have learned a bit more.

Price. You need to establish what you're going to spend for the diamond .. and be sure to factor in the setting .. and the wedding ring .. and taxes. We will only deal with the engagement diamond in this exercise.

But realize that you will eventually have to get the engagement setting and wedding ring.

Put it on paper, or even put it on a computer document.

"I plan to spend between $5,000 and $50,000 on our engagement diamond."

As you go through each part of this section, write down the decisions you have made.

"Our engagement diamond will be:

Carat Weight - 2 carat
Clarity - VS2
Color - GHI
Cut - Round Brilliant"

Now you are ready to start doing your necessary research

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