CHRISTMAS
House of Luxury’s
TOP TIPS
for purchasing a diamond ring By Erin Paviour-Smith. Photography by Theo Thomas for House of Luxury
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hinking of purchasing a diamond ring for a special someone this Christmas? Or, perhaps even ‘popping the question’. Sanjay Surtani from House of Luxury has some excellent tips, not to mention a gorgeous selection to choose from. “The decision to buy a diamond is an important one”, says Sanjay, a third generation jewellery business owner, who learned about and developed a passion for gemstones while studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world’s foremost authority on diamonds. “We try to take the pressure out of that process”, he continues.
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So we asked Sanjay for his top tips on how to buy a diamond ring. What should you look for when buying a diamond? Doing a little bit of homework about diamonds will help you understand what influences its value, commonly known as The 4C’s – Carat, Cut, Colour and Clarity. This will then help you decide the compromises you may be willing to make to fit your price range. It’s also useful to know his or her taste in jewellery, simple or bold, classic or modern? What colour gold do they like and what shape of diamond do they have a preference for? Check their jewellery box or if you’re still not sure, talk to a close friend that can also
Doing a little bit of homework about diamonds will help you understand what influences its value, commonly known as The 4C’s - Carat, Cut, Colour and Clarity. keep a secret! Considering their lifestyle will also be helpful in choosing a setting more easily. For example, if they are sporty and active, a lower setting will be ideal as the ring is less likely to get knocked on equipment or caught on clothing.
