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After several months or years of a loving relationship, you have probably thought of asking her to marry you. Now is the right time to ask her out, and the best way to sweep her off her feet is to give her a diamond band that will encompass your undying love for her. However, purchasing diamond engagement rings can truly be a nerve-racking experience. Because of this, it is vital to have an informed judgment before actually purchasing a diamond band to give to your special someone.

Generally, diamonds are highly valued because they are rare and because they retract light at its best. Because of these characteristics, diamond engagement rings are perhaps the most popular betrothal bands around the globe. Unfortunately though, despite the knowledge we have about the existence of diamonds, many people remains as a part of the uninformed market. When one refers to uninformed market this includes people who have incomplete conceptions about the nature of diamonds they are purchasing, and their judgments are based from the advertisements they see and the aesthetics of the diamonds rather than the set standards for such stones.

In order to become an informed buyer, you can start understanding the diamond you are about to buy with the aid of the unbiased evaluation provided by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). GIA, which was founded in 1931, is an international gemological body that set the first internationally accepted diamond grading system. Because all diamonds appear the same, a diamond report made by GIA will reveal the differences, flaws and inconsistencies of diamonds. The most widely accepted form of verifying the quality and identification of a diamond is known as the GIA diamonds grading report or the diamond dossier.

A grading report provided by GIA contains the assessment results of a diamond based from the 4Cs of diamond grading: carat, cut, color and clarity. Other than the 4Cs, the report also has the stone's proportions in graphic representation as well as plotting diagram that presents the gem's inclusions and clarity-related characteristics. Generally, GIA diamonds are tested accordingly to ensure that they are of high quality and value.

It would also be useful if you consult a quality diamond jeweler. His or her expertise can definitely help you identify whether the diamond band you intend to purchase is a cheap jewelry or a real valuable one. If you are really on a tight budget however, instead of choosing a preset diamond band you can always go for loose diamonds. This way not only would you be able to save money as you don't have to pay for the metal used for the preset diamond band, but more importantly you would be able customize your band according to your design preference.

Now that you already know the basics for diamond engagement rings, searching for the right one is now made easier. With the aid of the aforementioned guidelines, you will be able to pick the band that will illumine how much she means to you. No matter what type of diamond band you pick, as long as you are sincere with your proposal, you can definitely expect to hear a positive answer from her. You have a lifetime ahead of you to prove how much you truly love her; the diamond band you are about to give is just the beginning of the journey you will both share sooner or later.