Sound like the impossible? Well think again!
Here are a few of my tricks on how to acquire a beautiful diamond on a budget:
Less than one carat
Instead of buying a 1-carat diamond, try going for something with less weight, from .90 to.99. Prices seem to skyrocket at every whole carat so less brings more savings!
Buy Online
Buy diamonds online. Like other online shopping ventures, it is significantly cheaper than buying from a jeweler.
Slight Inclusions
Diamonds with slight inclusions can save you thousands, as opposed to buying a flawless diamond. These flaws are almost always invisible to the naked eye, and only visible with magnification.
Color
Near-colorless diamonds aren’t all that different from their cousins in the colorless category to the naked eye but the price tag for them will be less likely to empty your wallet.
Metals
When choosing metals, white gold and palladium fetch cheaper prices; palladium is also a great hypoallergenic choice.
14K better than 18k
Choosing a 14 karat instead of 18 karat gold – get your ring setting for a cheaper price without sacrificing the quality. As for white gold, the lesser the pure gold content, the whiter the metal will look, the more durable it will be and the more affordable!
Coupon Hunting
Engage your inner coupon hunter – there are dozens of sites offering diamond and jewelry coupons and these can fetch you a nice discount.
Loose Diamonds
Buy a loose diamond separately from a ring setting. These are sold at lower rates, making it easier to compare diamond prices. Buying a diamond separately can be more affordable.
Cluster Diamonds
The shape of cluster diamonds makes it look like one large stone, and smaller diamonds are cheaper than an actual large diamond.