How to Buy a Diamond Ring: Step by step
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1. Learn about diamonds - learn about the 4 "C's", how to detect fakes and replicas, how to judge cuts, how to select a setting, what questions to ask your jeweler and other. An informed consumer is a smart consumer. Get the best diamond for your money!
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2. Find the right jeweler, right in your area - Review available reader comments about jewelers, and pay them a visit! And if you have a particularly favorable or may be unfavorable experience, we invite you to come back and write a short review to share with other consumers like you.
3. Don't forget about Internet jewelers - The World Wide Web is quickly becoming a popular way to purchase diamonds -- be sure to visit our Internet jewelers listings.
4. Ask questions! - Members of the jewelry industry as well as other consumers regularly monitor the forums. You will usually have several answers back within a few hours from a wide variety of individuals -- from industry experts, to fellow consumers.
5. Learn the price of diamonds - Once you've narrowed down your selection and you've selected a jeweler, the last remaining task is to negotiate the best price.
6. Buy it! - During this process, be sure to reference these negotiation tips. And after the purchase, come back to this site for information on care & cleaning.
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