Although purchasing a diamond online does seem practical if you are worried about finances, however there are a few important things to consider before you spend your hard earned money. Buying in-store has several advantages that many first time diamond buyers seem to forget.
Just like every online shopping experience, you might not get exactly what you thought you would. For example, when shopping for a diamond online, you may notice several diamonds with the exact same GIA report. However, a GIA report doesn’t paint the full picture of what you’re getting and shouldn’t be the only measure of your diamond’s quality. The most important factor is how the diamond looks. Two diamonds may have the same exact GIA report, but one might be much more visually beautiful and sparkle much brighter. When buying online, you can’t compare sparkle.
Pressure is how diamonds are formed and not how they should be sold. When shopping for a ring in-store, you can get a sense of comfortableness, rather than the overshadowing doubt of buying online. You should be thrilled with the decision you make, whenever you decide to make it.
If this is the first time you are buying an engagement ring, you are going to have questions. Make sure you go somewhere where all your questions will be answered.
Every diamond consultant worth his or her salt will tell you the same thing: you must see the diamond in-person to make a decision. We touched on this in reason one, but it bears repeating. Not all diamonds are created equal and you shouldn’t make your choice based on a GIA report alone. You want to be able to personally inspect your diamond.
Let’s face it. This may be one of the most important decisions in your life and you want to feel good about your choice. And at the end of the day, your significant other will appreciate that you took the time and effort to go through the engagement ring shopping experience to find the perfect ring.
