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1. Start Early
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- Start your diamond search at least three months before you need your diamond to ensure yourself enough time to find the perfect one.
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2. Get Educated
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- Understand the characteristics of a fine diamond: the 4Cs-Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat.
- Visit our website www.davidsdiamonds.com for an extensive diamond tutorial.
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3. Figure out What Your Lady Likes
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- Find out what kind of shape and setting she likes.
- If you want to surprise her, and you can’t figure out a way to do it, bring her friend.
- Remember at the end of the day, the specs are not the most important factor, rather it’s how much your lady likes it.
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4. Develop a Budget
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- One rule of thumb: spend 2-3 months worth of salary.
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5. Shop Around
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- Talk to vendors, friends and referrals. Visit jewelers to compare style and price.
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6. Select the Right Jeweler
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- Decide on a jeweler where you feel like you’ll get the most value, which includes not just the price of the diamond, but also the level of service and trust.
- Be sure you’re very comfortable with your jeweler. He/she should not pressure you into a sale.
- Your jeweler needs to be someone you can trust and turn to throughout the course of your buying life for future purchases like anniversary gifts, wedding bands, etc.
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7. Verify the Quality of Your Diamond
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- If you are considering an excellent cut diamond you should always have a GIA(4C’s) Diamond Grading Report, Proportion Analysis Information, Optical Symmetry Information, and GemEx Light Performance Analysis Report from your jeweler before making a purchase.
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8. Make Your Purchase
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- Only purchase from a jeweler who offers a full money-back guarantee.
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