I was lucky to have the help from someone who’d already gone through the engagement ring process. I had no clue what the 4 C’s meant. I knew they were important, but beyond that… A
Because this is such an important decision everyone I’ve spoke with insists on the fact that you must obtain a diamond report from GIA. They’re recognized by the jewelry industry and the U.S. government as the ultimate authority on gemology.

My friends are so intense they sent me a quote from the Wall Street Journal, which said, “Every diamond should come with a grading certificate from an accredited gemological laboratory; the jewelers we talked to agree that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), an independent, nonprofit organization, is the most trustworthy.”

I did my research and you can find more information on http://www.gia4cs.gia.edu . In addition, you can request reporting for diamonds that are not certified via this site.

Good Luck!

My girlfriend never wears yellow gold (my starting point). I read online that many white metal bands are actually plated to achieve their white hue. I found this to be extremely unappealing. Platinum is a naturally white metal, 90-95% pure and precious – it will never lose it’s color or luster. In addition, you won’t find a more durable and trusted metal. Platinum is an element most used in autocatalysts – who knew!

I couldn’t be happier with how the ring looks, feels, and I sleep with a hightened level of assurance, knowing the highest quality metal is holding the diamond I searched long and hard for.