Some Tips for Diamond Shopping NY

Before you start visiting reputable jewelers, it may help to have some basic background information regarding gems. There are precious and semi-precious stones; the former are first and foremost diamonds, then come rubies, emeralds and sapphires. These stones are all very hard and are translucent with color in their natural forms, except for the diamond, which has value largely according to its clarity and colorlessness. All other gems are semi-precious.

While the distinction between precious and semi-precious has fluctuated over the years (amethysts, for example, were precious until huge reserves were found in Brazil in the 19th century) diamonds are typically regarded as a staple in the precious collection. This is part of why white gold diamond engagement rings are so popular – they are precious materials to give to a precious loved one.

The diamond district NY is one of the world’s leading centers for white gold diamond engagement rings. Along with London, Johannesburg, Mumbai, and Antwerp, this section of New York’s Midtown is a leading player in the diamond game and accepts the majority of the diamonds that enter the U.S. If you are looking for reputable jewelers, this area of the city is a great bet. Just remember that most of these reputable jewelers are closed on Sundays; but other than that, start your diamond district NY shopping!

The World's Most Expensive Diamonds Engagement Rings

Are you looking for diamonds engagement rings? Want to spend more money on the ring than you did on your house? Probably not. But if you did, you can look at these gorgeous rings, the world’s most expensive, to get an idea of how to pop the question.

This first diamond ring is "internally flawless." It is made by Elizabeth Taylor's L.A. based jewelry store, House of Taylor Jewelry. There are almost 10 carats of diamonds in this ring and it sells for $1.3 mill.


This DeBeers yellow diamond isn't like most diamonds engagement rings: it's held in platinum and is 5.11 carats, selling for $400,000.





This gorgeous pair is by Tiffany's and both are set in platinum. On the left is a 14.79 carat micromelee globe that retails for a cool $1.465 mill and it's partner the more square, but no less hip 12.03 carat cushion ring, which is only $800,000.






This beaute received the highest grade on the diamond color scale - D. Also DeBeers, this puppy weighs about 9 carats and is flawless, according to the experts. You can make your bride swoon if you buy this rock for just $1.83 million.

But if you're looking for something a bit more in your price range, try a jewelry store online for easy shopping and great deals.

Classic or Contemporary: Look to Her Tastes to Decide

If you’re looking to propose with white gold diamond engagement rings – or heck, even any kind of engagement rings – you have to think carefully about what you’re dealing with. While diamonds engagement rings are always popular, you can think about getting your fiancé a different stone according to her taste.

Think about her preferences. What kind of styles does she favor with regard to the jewelry she now wears? Does she have a favorite stone? If you don’t know, it might help to think about how she dresses. Is she more traditional with what she wears? If so, you can think about a more classic style with a single diamond and maybe the white gold diamond engagement rings we began with. You can never go wrong with the classic styles. But if she’s funkier with what she wears, she might like something different. You can explore other options like opals and sapphires in your decision.

Diamonds aren’t the only stone out there that can convey your affection, and besides you can always keep the diamonds on the side or bordering the center stone. And remember some of the best deals on diamonds engagement rings can be found at a jewelry store online!

4 C’s to Look for in Diamonds Engagement Rings

The 4 C’s of Diamonds are key when determining what diamonds engagement rings to buy for your loved one.

Cut is probably the most important of the C’s. Here it is how the diamond has been shaped, not the actual size of the diamond, but the facets of the stone that allow it to reflect light. An uncut diamond does not capture any light; it is opaque. In a poorly cut diamond, you can see less sparkle and glitter because light travels directly through, and does not refract. So you can literally see the difference, that is, if you know what to look for.

Clarity relates to cut, but it depends more on the natural process of the diamond’s formation. Internal flaws formed during the millions of years it takes for the diamond to develop may detract from its clarity, causing less light to reflect out of the diamond.

Color is bad when it comes to diamonds. Colorless diamonds are most highly prized because they allow the most light to reflect through the diamond, for a brighter sparkle.

Carat weight determines price. Larger diamonds are rarer and are significantly more expensive.
But when you’re looking for diamonds engagement rings, size doesn’t reflect how much you love a person, it’s only a factor in how much you want to spend!