You don’t have to ask the experts, instead you can ask any bride to be and you will learn that a Tiffany Diamond is a dream come true.  There is something magical just in thinking about the possibility that your loving groom to be may be about to bestow upon you the tiny blue box and its engaging contents.

If you begin your engagement ring browsing at one of the exclusives such as Tiffanys, you should be prepared for sticker shock  and maybe even take some abnormal precautions such as leaving your wallet and checkbook at home.

It’s a shame that putting a name brand on and engagement diamond can actually mark the price up as much as 60 percent as compared to some other gem dealers’ asking prices.  It’s a good idea to begin your engagement ring shopping as early as possible so that you can have plenty of time to see the many different price ranges, sales, dealers, and experts.  Try not to rush.

It’s a little hard to believe the authenticity of a name branded diamond once you get to know a few simple facts.  For instance, having the jewel broker agent and the appraisal team, and the retail store all working for the same company instead of using a third party, may leave open the door for error or lack of integrity.  Grading and appraisal of the diamond should be done by an outside source, and most of the time it is.  But with some of the Name Brand distributors, you will find that only an INSIDE opinion and classification has been given.  It’s advisable that you request the option to get an outside source to authenticate the diamond’s true value and clarity grade.  Also, it’s highly to your advantage to negotiate the return policy so that the ring may be returned if needed.