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How To Buy The Best Round Diamond: Over 60 Useful Tips.

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No boring history introduction here. We’ve got bigger things to do. 

You’re about to dig into what makes round diamonds a fantastic diamond shape choice for an engagement ring. I’ll help you understand how pricing works, and show you specification combinations that optimise your budget – whatever it is. We’ll also talk about unique design opportunities a round diamond brings to the table. 

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How do G-Colour diamonds compare to H, and VVS-Clarity to VS?

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Diamond colour grades change in unexpectedly tiny increments. 

Diamond colours range from D to Z, and as they trinkle down the alphabet the colour hue becomes more visibly prominent. Z is not a dark brown or yellow, yes, the colour is visible but far less pronounced than you would imagine. 

Internet diamond colour-sheets aren’t accurate. Just see them as a visual parable to just show that colour intensifies as you slide down to Z on the colour scale. 

I can tell you right here before we sail off; G and H are white to any pair of eyes. You’re better off focusing on some other characteristics like cut-grade and size when your in this boat.  Continue reading How do G-Colour diamonds compare to H, and VVS-Clarity to VS?

The Engagement Ring Chat With Your “Surprise Me!” Girlfriend.

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What and what not to include in engagement ring chats can be a bit blurry. This is part one of a blog series on engagement ring questions for “Surprise me”, “hands on” and “hinter” girlfriends. Keep an eye out for the next installments.

Girlfriends have a 6th sense when it comes to engagement ring activity.

You can be as stealthy as a grain of salt – she’ll know something’s up.

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11 Ways To Ensure You’re Buying a HIGH Quality Diamond. (Including a Checklist)

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You want your engagement ring to look absolutely amazing, and so do I. Whether you’ll be sliding it on someone’s finger, or the proud recipient – the quality of this significant piece of jewellery can’t be overstated. Continue reading 11 Ways To Ensure You’re Buying a HIGH Quality Diamond. (Including a Checklist)

Market Report: There’s Never Been a Better Time To Buy a Platinum Engagement Ring. (Q4 ’17)

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This engagement ring you’re planning… should it be cherished and enjoyed or compulsively stressed over?

That’s a no brainer.

And this very issue shoves the exploration and choice of metal for your engagement ring to centre stage, instead of just a mere by the way formality.

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