Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Rings

Get the answers to the most commonly asked questions about diamond rings here.

Do you sell diamond rings on this site?

We do not sell diamond rings directly on our site; rather, we offer free referrals to quality jewelers who do sell directly. The purpose of our site is to help you find a jeweler that can offer the diamond ring you're looking for. Our jewelry affiliates offer the widest selection of diamond jewelry online.

Is it safe to buy diamond rings online?

Buying a diamond ring online is as safe as buying from a brick-and-mortar jeweler as long as you're doing business with a retailer you trust. Using a referral service like ours will help you select an established and reputable seller for your buying needs. To make sure your transaction is as safe as possible, verify that your online jeweler has a secure ordering process. Also make sure that the jeweler offers a money-back guarantee and insures all packages for their full values.

What if the ring I buy doesn't fit?

This is why it's important to buy from a jeweler that offers a flexible return and exchange policy. That way, if your diamond ring doesn't fit, you can send it back to be resized or order another one. If you don't want to return the ring, you can always have it resized locally as well. To avoid purchasing an ill-fitting ring, make sure you use the sizing chart your jeweler provides to measure your finger.

How much should I spend on a diamond engagement ring?

The guideline for purchasing diamond engagement rings is to spend two months' salary. This is just a suggestion, however. If you plan to purchase a diamond ring, you should focus on its value and quality rather than the cost.

Do diamond rings come with certificates?

All quality diamond jewelry should come with certification. The certificate should be endorsed by a respected gemological organization, such as the American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL) or the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Jewelers usually indicate on their sites what kind of certification they offer.

What qualities will an ideal diamond have?

The most valuable diamonds are colorless, free of internal and external flaws, and cut to maximize their brilliance. Diamonds with the highest grades on all three of these criteria are extremely expensive and rare. You can judge the quality of your stone by the grades it receives in the areas of cut, color, clarity, and carat weight on its certificate.