Diamonds Q and A: How can I choose
from several diamonds
within my price range to look at when purchasing from an Internet
dealer?
-- Lawrence B., Arizona
I am so glad you asked that question, which I will answer in
two parts. We have spent many months, not to mention an enormous
amount of money and energy, to answer just this question for
all diamond hunters.
This is exactly the
purpose of the Five
Easy Steps,
which will guide you effortlessly through all of the complex
decisions as quickly and accurately as possible.
It is important to remember
that knowing the 4 Cs is not enough to compare one stone
with another. You will also need to consider other crucial details
such as depth percentage, table percentage, fluorescence, etc.,
which all greatly affect the brilliance and fire in a diamond.
These details can be found on any good laboratory certificate.
The Five
Easy Steps
also tell you How
to Read a Certificate,
which will be essential if you want to buy a diamond over the
Internet and know how every detail affects the beauty and value
of a diamond.
Next, you will need
to compare prices on the diamonds you find to meet your quality
parameters. This is very complex, requiring adjustments for at
least 13 quality factors. Use our pricing tutorial page to calculate a good price for your diamond. If your dealer's price is higher, negotiate.
Robert Hensley
President
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