A Guide For Buying Wholesale Diamond Engagement Rings

This article is published in partnership with Mediabuzzer.

When someone has been in a relationship for a while and is finally ready to pop the question, thoughts invariably turn to the engagement ring. Many people are completely unaware that there are alternatives to the high street jeweler when looking at diamond engagement rings. With that in mind, here are some important factors to consider when looking for a diamond engagement ring for your fiancé.

Consider The Wholesale Diamond Market

Of course, any diamond ring is going to be an expensive investment. However, if you buy stones from a wholesale diamond dealer and have the ring custom-made by a jeweler, you will save money compared to purchasing a diamond ring from a traditional retail jeweler. There are wholesale diamonds for sale from established wholesale diamond merchants who can be found with an online search.

Unique Design For A Unique Relationship

Having the engagement ring custom-made is no more expensive than buying an off the shelf diamond ring. Also, if you acquire the stones from a wholesale diamond merchant, you can save even more. You can always search online to find some design inspirations. Save an image of your chosen design. Take this to a custom jeweler who can turn your vision into reality.

Avoid Chain Jewellers

It might be very convenient to shop at the many chain jewelers found in every mall in every city. However, if you buy from such a retailer, you will pay top prices. Someone has to pay for their plush showrooms, and it is the consumer who bears the brunt of this. How much could you save? A diamond ring costing $3,000 (roughly PHP150,000) in a chain jeweler, for example, could likely be replicated by buying the stones and have the ring made for as little as $2,000 (around PHP100,000). Generally, you can expect to save 15-20% if you avoid the chain jewelry retail stores. Buying the diamonds from a reputable wholesaler will certainly mean paying rock bottom prices.

Know Your Partner’s Taste In Jewelry

Prior to purchasing anything, you should have a very clear idea about your partner’s jewelry preferences, which will prove invaluable when you begin your quest. You should also know the ring size. There are several ways to do this – borrow one of your SO’s (significant other’s) rings and have it sized (make sure it is for the third finger) is one way. Meanwhile, asking help from one of his/her friends to help will also determine the ring size. You should also have a basic understanding of the diamond grading system that is used worldwide. This will help you to determine the specifications of any given stone.

If your SO knows that you went to the trouble of sourcing the diamonds and commissioned the ring especially, he/she will be very happy, and the fact that the ring is the only one of its kind will resonate in mind. Once you realize how easy it is to acquire wholesale diamonds and have the engagement ring custom-made, it certainly seems an attractive alternative to buying a ring from a high street jeweler.

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