When buying a diamond, there are several ways to compare and
contrast different options you may have. The average
person looking for a diamond engagement looks at about 150
different ones before making their decision.
Once again, we focus on the 4 "C's":
Carat,
Cut, Color,
Clarity. Since the average
person will have a difficult time learning how to appraise the
diamond properly, make sure you consult with an independent
consultant and not the individual or jeweler you are
purchasing the diamond from.
Another very important part of
purchasing a diamond is to make sure that it comes with a
diamond certificate which lists the 4 "C's." There are
four independent appraisal agencies that will provide the
diamond certification: GIA,
AGS,
IGI and
EGL
