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Diamond jewelry is a symbol of wealth.  It should be expensive.  So whilst it is perfectly possible to find affordable bargain diamond jewelry from reputable online stores such as this one, you should never be tempted by cheap diamond engagement rings and other jewelry. 

To make sure you do not get scammed, it is a good idea to calculate exactly when something is too cheap.  For example, if you are tempted by flashing signs claiming genuine diamond rings at only $100, beware!  Once the mark-up has been taken off, you may be looking at a $20-$30 ring! 

For this price, there will be every possible weight saving trick employed to cut down on the precious metal content.  The shank will be hollowed out, the gold quality will be 10k at best and the diamonds will amount to only a couple of points in total.  And look for optical tricks which will reflect the diamonds to make them look larger and more substantial, such as tiny diamonds claw set into a much wider silvered channel.

Always make sure you determine the nature and purity (platinum, 22k, 14k, 10k gold, 925 silver etc) and weight of the precious metal included in each piece.  Next compare the size and quality (clarity, color, cut) of the diamonds.  Be aware that a single 1ct diamond will cost very much more than a selection of small diamonds totalling 1ct.  This is because it is much harder to find larger carat weights of diamonds and they are correspondingly expensive.  However some jewelry outlets continue to focus on the overall total carat weight (ctw) of the diamonds in the piece.  This can be very misleading, especially if the actual carat weight of the main stone is not detailed separately. 

Diamond rings are not cheap!  Buy only from reputable jewelers and never be tempted by cheap rings!  Click here for affordable engagement rings, or if you would like to design your own ring.

If you are looking for the perfect engagement ring, you probably have a very clear idea of what you want.  It does not matter whether you want to surprise her at the proposal or shop together afterwards for the engagement ring, it can take more than one visit to one jeweller to find something close to what you really want. 
So why not build your own diamond engagement ring?

This is not as expensive as you might think.  And it will add a personal touch to the ring that you both hope symbolises your lifelong commitment to each other.  So why not create your own ring?

Some of the best jewellers online, all offer build your own engagement ring services.  If you want, you can buy a ring that is totally bespoke.  But most people find their perfect engagement ring setting in the wide selection of bands designs offered.  This keeps the costs down to a manageable level. 

The range of engagement ring settings includes the more popular styles of solitaires and trilogy styles, in bands ranging from narrow to wide.  And all of these can be made in your choice of metal.  So if you are looking for that very unusual rose gold engagement ring, or something in platinum, it can be done. 

And when you have chosen your setting, you can have fun choosing the perfect stones to set into it!  At the end, you will have a unique engagement ring that will be treasured by you both and your heirs for generations to come. 

Go on!  Treat yourself! 
Start right now to create your own diamond engagement ring.