Engagement Rings And Prices Explained
An engagement ring, with its price and potential future value, is a veritable investment. However, what exactly are you buying for every dollar you spend? Understanding the factors that affect engagement rings and prices will help couples plan better and make informed decisions together.
Engagement rings and prices are influenced by certain factors. These include:
The quality of the stone
The stone is assessed using several features, such as the cut, carat, clarity and color. This means that different things can come into play, such as the rarity of the stone, its size and weight and how nearly flawless i
t is. All things being equal, however, it is the clarity of the stone that will drive engagement rings and prices since the stone with more flaws will be sold at a lower price than a stone that is categorized as flawless or FL. A flawless stone, particularly a diamond, can refract light better and thus have a more desirable appearance. Read more... (394 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)