Welcome to the Diamond Advice Guide

Buying diamonds online now has never been easier. The days of the diamond scams are gone as long as you do your research and buy from a reputable diamond company.

The main reason for purchasing a diamond online today is of course price. Due to the fact an online shop has low overheads your high street jewelery store can not compete on price with them. But always be alert as sometimes a price that’s to good to be true sometimes is.

Another good plus point to making a diamond purchase on the web is the enormous amount of choice that you have. If you go to your local jewelery shops then the selection is limited but with online shops the choice can be overwhelming as there is so much more to choose from.

Before you even decide to go shopping for a diamond online always do your research about diamonds. Learn about, colour, cut, clarity and the weight of diamonds which is called carats. Hopefully with the knowledge you have learn’t you wont get yourself in a position that you could get ripped off.

Remember buying a diamond is a major purchase thats usually for a special occassion so dont be rushed and buy the first one you see. Compare diamonds for quality and price. Take a look for diamonds at the lowest price and with the research you did at first, investigate further. Remember it will really help you in the end.

Find out more about the diamond seller, like if they belong to any reconized diamond organisation that can verify them. Check out there terms and conditions. Try to find out using google or yahoo search that the company has a good reputation. Especially look at their returns and refund policies. Do they offer extra services like diamond settings, sizing, mountings and even free shipping on any purchase.

A diamond grading report is always a good idea from an indepent testing centre like the EGL, HRD, AGS or GIA. Always pay by credit card or an escrow service. Never send cash in the post. Hopefully by following a few simple rules and doing your research,  buying a diamond online will be a good way to save you a small fortune.