Two engagement rings can both be listed around one carat and still have very different prices. Carat weight is only one part of the finished ring. Here are seven factors to compare. 1. Diamond quality Two diamonds of the same weight may have different color, clarity, cut characteristics and measurements. Those differences can affect price….
Shopping for a diamond can quickly turn into alphabet soup. VS. D-F. 1.5 CT. IGI. 14K. If you are new to fine jewelry, none of those specifications are especially helpful until someone explains what they mean. What is a lab-grown diamond? A lab-grown diamond is created under controlled conditions rather than mined from the earth….
You find two beautiful lab-grown diamond rings online. They appear similar in size and style, but one says the center diamond is certified and the other does not. Should that make the decision for you? Not necessarily. Certification can be extremely useful when comparing diamonds, especially larger center stones, but it is only one part…
