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The Ultimate 1 Page Diamond Buying Guide (2019 Edition)

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Not everyone is willing to spend months researching diamonds before they pull the trigger. I completely get that. After she gives you the “yes” you’re probably done diamond shopping for a while.

Last night while finalising an updated version of our extremely well received “Buying A Diamond Like a Diamond Dealer” ebook I realised that the whole ebook (25 pages) could be condensed into a 1-pager. No intricate details, just recommendations drawing on decades of diamond industry knowledge. Challenge accepted.
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How To Buy The Best Round Diamond: Over 60 Useful Tips.

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No boring history introduction here. We’ve got bigger things to do. 

You’re about to dig into what makes round diamonds a fantastic diamond shape choice for an engagement ring. I’ll help you understand how pricing works, and show you specification combinations that optimise your budget – whatever it is. We’ll also talk about unique design opportunities a round diamond brings to the table. 

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How do G-Colour diamonds compare to H, and VVS-Clarity to VS?

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Diamond colour grades change in unexpectedly tiny increments. 

Diamond colours range from D to Z, and as they trinkle down the alphabet the colour hue becomes more visibly prominent. Z is not a dark brown or yellow, yes, the colour is visible but far less pronounced than you would imagine. 

Internet diamond colour-sheets aren’t accurate. Just see them as a visual parable to just show that colour intensifies as you slide down to Z on the colour scale. 

I can tell you right here before we sail off; G and H are white to any pair of eyes. You’re better off focusing on some other characteristics like cut-grade and size when your in this boat.  Continue reading How do G-Colour diamonds compare to H, and VVS-Clarity to VS?

The Engagement Ring Chat With Your “Surprise Me!” Girlfriend.

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What and what not to include in engagement ring chats can be a bit blurry. This is part one of a blog series on engagement ring questions for “Surprise me”, “hands on” and “hinter” girlfriends. Keep an eye out for the next installments.

Girlfriends have a 6th sense when it comes to engagement ring activity.

You can be as stealthy as a grain of salt – she’ll know something’s up.

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