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Common Mistakes to Avoid

We've heard the horror stories...too many, unfortunately. Read on so you'll be equipped when you're in the market for an engagement ring.

1) Deal with a Diamond Specialist. Too many jewellery stores are operated by 'clerks' with little or no formal training which leads to a lot of false information being given out. At Engage, all our consultants are certified diamontologists like Serli&Siroan with at least 5 years of hands-on experience crafting jewellery.

2) Buy your diamond loose. Too many things can be ‘hidden’ if the diamond is already set. The true colour of the diamond is difficult to see because the diamond will reflect the colour of the prongs that it’s set in. Clarity is difficult to evaluate because some of the diamond’s flaws can be hidden under a claw.

3) View your diamond under a microscope. You may encounter a jeweller's loupe but this tool should be reserved for jewellers only. It takes experience to learn how to use it properly. A gem microscope with a magnification power of at least 10X will give you a true view of your diamond's clarity.

4) Never buy from a store that grades their own diamonds. You’d be surprised how many ‘reputable’ jewelry stores do this. All our engagement rings come with a minimum of 2 independent professional opinions on your center diamond. Grading your own stones is the equivalent of writing your own report card.

5) Look for a diamond with proper certification. Be wary of diamonds certifieded by ‘Joe’s Laboratory’. A proper diamond will always be accompanied with proper certification. Stick with reputable labs such as GIA or AGS. These labs also do a thorough job of ensuring that a diamond has no artificial enhancements of any kind.