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Shopping for Wedding Rings? Buyer Beware, Three Keys to Consider

Wedding rings are a sentimental treasure of the bond that you and your partner share.

Wedding rings are a sentimental treasure of the bond that you and your partner share. For this reason, ring shopping should be a memorable occasion full of excitement. However, be sure to get the best value for your dollar. 

Recently, I spoke with Diamond Consultant Sunit B. Choudhari of Diamonds Forever at Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville, Ga. When shopping for your wedding rings, Sunit stresses that you educate yourself on how to select quality diamonds. He offered three key tips that will benefit anyone on the hunt for “bling.”

  1. Grade: Diamonds have grades like clarity, color, and cut. After observing these, look at the “fire,” also called sharpness.
  2. Setting: When you buy jewelry, in addition to appearance, look for sturdiness. For example, in an invisible setting, diamonds can easily fall out. It’s better to buy a single stone in a setting than diamonds in an invisible setting. 
  3. Reliability: How reliable is your jeweler? Ask around for a good one. They should have in-depth knowledge about jewelry and share insightful information that will assist you in making a good purchase decision. Hussain Tejani, Diamonds Forever’s owner, personally selects and buys jewelry pieces for the store.

Before you shop, consider these suggestions to help you select a stunning ring to signify your marriage. A visit to Diamonds Forever will certainly put you on the right track.

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