{"id":1833,"date":"2014-09-05T11:29:12","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T16:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/?p=1833"},"modified":"2014-09-05T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2014-09-05T16:29:12","slug":"how-to-buy-a-diamond-engagement-ring-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/how-to-buy-a-diamond-engagement-ring-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/enr\/style\/view\/8406-wire-shank-contemporary-solitaire-engagement-ring.html\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1834\" src=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ens8406-r-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"ens8406-r\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ens8406-r-300x300.jpg 300w, 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detail what you need to know on how to buy a diamond engagement ring online.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know Her Ring Size By Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the advantages to diamond engagement ring shopping online is that you have a wealth of fantastic choices.\u00a0 However, that can also be a disadvantage, particularly if you don\u2019t know your sweetheart\u2019s ring size.\u00a0 Shopping for a ring in person gives you a better idea of her accurate ring size, but online jewelry retailers don\u2019t have the luxury of guessing.\u00a0 If you want to buy a diamond engagement ring online, you need to be especially confident as to what her ring size is.\u00a0 Your best bet is to either borrow one of her rings and take it to be measured, or get a trusted friend to find out for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Research the Online Retailer Carefully<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like with any online purchasing decision, you want to make sure that you\u2019ve carefully researched the online retailer.\u00a0 You\u2019ll want to pay attention to their online reputation, the kind of vendors they deal with, and their customer service policy.\u00a0 Additionally, you\u2019ll want to note if they make a point of buying diamonds from conflict-free areas, and can provide evidence of this in the form of certifications.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to look for third-party testimonials that aren\u2019t attached to the website, as they\u2019re often the most genuine reviews you\u2019ll find.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Know the Customer Service Policy Inside and Out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to buying a diamond engagement ring online, you\u2019ll want to ensure that you know the customer service policy inside and out.\u00a0 Do they offer returns within a certain period of time?\u00a0 Do they have a moneyback guarantee?\u00a0 Do they have a dedicated customer service department to assist with any questions or issues you might have?<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know how to buy a diamond engagement ring online, it\u2019s time to 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