Solitaire (Singapore)

GIA Alumni Alberto Petochi’s Guide to Buying Engagement Ring

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• Fix your budget first. Know how much you are willing to spend and start from there.

• Know your partner: what they like, the style of jewellery they often wear, and their lifestyle. This will make a big impact on the mounting and the stone of choice.

• Go only to a trusted jeweller. You may find a lot of options online, but only a trusted jeweller will explain to you the difference between various stones and show options that enable you to compare stones and mountings.

• Have the ring sized correctly.

colour, clarity, carat, and cut. The proportion­s are very important as they make a difference to the appearance of the stone.

• Make sure the ring comes with a GIA certificat­ion, especially when the stone is precious.

• Get insurance. Make sure to check with your insurance broker about deductible­s and replacemen­t value or similar stone, and keep the value up to date.

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