{"id":1607,"date":"2013-05-21T11:33:44","date_gmt":"2013-05-21T16:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2013-05-21T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2013-05-21T16:33:44","slug":"when-it-comes-to-diamond-rings-what-should-you-pick-quality-or-quantity-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/when-it-comes-to-diamond-rings-what-should-you-pick-quality-or-quantity-2\/","title":{"rendered":"When It Comes To Diamond Rings, What Should You Pick: Quality or Quantity?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s no denying that buying a diamond ring for your sweetheart will be a major life-changing decision. Whether it\u2019s a promise ring for your love, an engagement ring, or a beautiful anniversary band, you want to make sure that your sweetheart is going to be wildly thrilled with the diamond ring you\u2019re about to present her.<\/p>\n

But there may be something holding you back from making your purchase. Popular culture tells us the bigger the ring, the better it is \u2013 but that\u2019s not always true. Unless you have a massive budget, a bigger diamond engagement ring<\/a> is going to cost you a serious amount of money (think in the five figures and up). <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a cheaper large diamond engagement ring, you\u2019ll need to think about the fact that the ring won\u2019t be flawless \u2013 and that\u2019s something that\u2019s just not acceptable for some women who\u2019ve been waiting their entire lives for their dream diamond rings.
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\nSo when it comes to diamond rings, what should you pick: quality or quantity?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The answer is a maddening \u201cit depends.\u201d Ultimately, the final decision should rest with the person who is receiving the diamond ring. If your honey has a keen eye for diamond quality and won\u2019t accept anything less than the best, then you may only be able to afford a smaller diamond ring. If your sweetheart is more about the show-stopping size, it makes sense that she wouldn\u2019t necessarily care about the flaws and blemishes within the diamond.<\/p>\n

But you\u2019re not about to ask your sweetheart how she feels about diamonds \u2013 that will just give the game away!<\/p>\n

So how can you find a happy medium between these classic debates? The answer is simple: opt to prioritize the cut of the ring. Many women may not have a firm idea about the flaws and blemishes they\u2019re willing to accept within a diamond, but they\u2019re certainly able to point out the cut that speaks to them. Additionally, the cut of a diamond ring can make all the difference in terms of shine and luster. The better the cut, the more the diamond will sparkle, even with small blemishes and flaws.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re ready to propose to your sweetheart or want to give her a gift she\u2019ll never forget, remember that the quality vs. quantity doesn\u2019t always matter as long as you\u2019re getting her a ring that speaks to her unique and beautiful personality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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