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3 Industry Secrets for Engagement Ring Shopping

Modern Wedding Posted: May 25, 2020

When it comes to picking the perfect bit of bridal bling, there are so many questions! Of course, those who work with these diamonds daily know all the little hidden tricks that can help you find the perfect stone. The team at Clean Origin have given us the three industry secrets you need when it comes to engagement ring shopping!

Secret 1…

It’s important to compare more than just the price! It’s true, price is a huge factor when it comes to buying an engagement ring. However, this doesn’t mean that the best price means the best experience. There are many other important areas that you should be considering. This includes the diversity of the products and the settings available — make sure you’re buying a ring that you will love forever, not just one that you’ll be OK with for now.

Policies are also so important! Be sure to look at the return, exchange, and resizing policies connected with the product. A discounted ring might seem like a great idea in the moment, but if the company has a short, strict return policy, you could be stuck with a diamond dud.

Lastly, make sure you look at 3rd party reviews. This is where you’ll get a good idea of a company’s customer service and other pain points that real customers have had. Marketing might have gotten you to their site, but the true test of a brand is what their past purchasers have taken the time to say.

Secret 2…

When in doubt, go just below! A lot of individuals are often set on receiving a certain carat weight and usually, it’s a whole number. For example, a 1, 2, or 3-carat diamond engagement ring. What a lot of people don’t know is that once you hit a whole number, the price of the diamond can increase quite a bit. The real key to finding a diamond at the best price is to go just below a full carat. For example, if you or your significant other really wants a 2 carat stone, take a look at the 1.7/1.8cts as well. The weight difference will be minimal to the eye, but the price difference will make a big impact on your wallet.

Secret 3…

Eye clean is often enough! It’s normal to want the best of the best when it comes to your engagement ring. However, the best isn’t just a diamond with the highest color, cut, and clarity grades. A diamond that is ‘eye clean’ means that to the naked eye, none of the imperfections, flaws, color, or blemishes are clearly visible when looking at it. Since 99% of individuals looking at your diamond will be looking at it with a “naked eye”, it’s more than OK to go below the top cut, color, and clarity grades. This will also save you tons of money!

Other ways to save…

There are plenty of other ways to save yourself a bit of money when finding the perfect engagement ring.

First, you can buy a lab-grown diamond! A lab-created diamond is “grown” inside a lab but its origin is the only difference from a mined stone — aside from the 20-40% you can save.

There’s also the option of a stone in a halo setting, which typically is more cost-efficient and makes the center stone look even bigger.

And finally, you can buy online. You’ll often find some fabulous prices online that you may not find in stores. Oftentimes eCommerce brands have less overhead, so they’re able to price their rings more competitively.

Looking for your perfect ring? Check out all the glimmering beauties available from Clean Origin!

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