Buying a diamond in any form is an investment. These beautiful and popular stones can be a great asset to you in your future – but only if you buy wisely! If you are looking to invest in a diamond ring, diamond necklace, or any other diamond jewellery, you should ensure that you only buy products that contain professionally certified diamonds.
Your first stop when buying diamond jewellery should be a dealer who offers legitimate certified diamonds. While other dealers may be lower in price, if you use a certified dealer then you can be assured that what you get will be a quality product, and not a cheap imitation. The biggest mistake that buyers make when purchasing their diamond jewellery is becoming blinded by the look of the jewellery instead of finding out the facts about the diamond itself.
Of course it is important that you look for diamond jewellery that is pleasing to your tastes and that will be a timeless addition to a jewellery collection – but it is still imperative that you know that that piece you have fallen for is everything that you want it to be. To your untrained eye the diamond you have selected might look dazzling and perfect, yet there are many flaws that can be found in diamonds that are only visible to trained gemologists under close scrutinisation. Any flaw in the diamond can severely affect its current value and it’s future appreciation. This is very important to note, as when you purchase a piece of diamond jewellery it is generally considered that you are acquiring an asset that will go up in value over the years.
Diamonds have been a safe investment for many years, but this is true only if the diamonds are of excellent quality. This is why buying a certified diamond is so important. A certified diamond will come with a report written by a trained gemologist and will cover the dimensions, clarity, color, polish and symmetry of the diamond, amongst other information. It will also list the cut of the diamond so that you can ensure you are looking at the right piece. These certificates can only be written by a gemologist who is highly trained in the field of diamonds and who can spot any major or minor flaw with ease. Because these professionals are experts in their field, you can rest assured that your certificate will cover absolutely every aspect of the diamond.
When you make your decision on the piece of diamond jewellery for you, you should request to see the written certification of the diamond. The certificate should very clearly list any flaws with the diamond so that you know exactly what you are buying. The dealer that you are shopping with should be happy to show you the certification for the diamond jewellery that you are considering. If for any reason they try to dissuade or distract you from seeing it, this is a very clear indication that your pick may not be what it seems. Any reputable dealer will be very upfront with you about the diamond you are looking at, so if you encounter anything less than that you should definitely walk away, straight away. Your diamond jewellery is too important an investment to leave in the hands of anyone that is less-than-honest.
When you are shopping for a diamond, be sure that you check that it is a certified diamond. This certificate is your assurance that the diamond jewellery you are investing in is worth your hard earned money.
About the Author
Caroline Melkonian is the Director of Diamonds by Moonlight. She
has completed her Associate Diploma of Business (Marketing) at Holmesglen TAFE and
Retail Diamond Consultancy course at the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA).
With more than 10 years of experience in diamond industry has helped many people
save money and achieve their dream of obtaining a diamond and turning it into their
desired piece of jewellery. Diamonds by Moonlight is a company that prides itself
on Quality, Honesty, Reliability and Trust. For more information, visit www.diamondmoonlight.com.au