Cheap Engagement Rings in Hatton Garden might not be what you think they are?

A cheap diamond engagement ring does not mean low quality or clarity, there are many variables with which diamonds are graded by and not only their carat weight. In fact cheaper diamond rings are still made to the highest standard and graded in the exactly the same way as more expensive diamonds.

There are a few ways you can save money when shopping for a diamond ring be it online or in person. Below are a few reasons why we are able to be so competitive on price whilst still offering you a diamond ring of the highest quality.

Diamond Clarity (the biggest price driver)

Cheap diamond engagement rings might have a lower clarity under the microscope meaning that they contain inclusions or imperfections, but to the human eye they will still look every bit as clear when set in a ring and on a finger.

Diamond Colour

In most cases, the recommended D-F colour is needed for in order to keep your diamond as colourless as possible. However, the colour G still looks fantastic when set in a ring and you can happily go a little lower on the colour scale if your diamond setting is in yellow or rose gold. One of the best things about choosing a lower colour stone (G,H,I) in a coloured band is the fact that it will do the exact same job in the setting as a colourless stone due to the colour if the yellow or rose gold coming through the diamond itself.

Diamond Cut grade (another way to make your engagement ring cheaper)

The diamond cut refers to how the dimensions and arrangement of the diamond facets are positions once the diamond has been cut into shape. There are different cut grades e.g. Excellent, Very good, Good Average, Poor etc. You may wonder why not all diamonds are simply cut to be just ‘Excellent’. However, in order to keep the maximum sparkle from the raw uncut diamond, the diamond cutters need to preserve only the best parts of the usable diamond which is what causes slightly different, cut types. 

A ‘Very Good’ cut diamond might have one or two facets out of place that are not visible to the human eye, but due to it not being graded as an excellent cut, the price drops a little. The best thing about this is that the diamond will still boast a beautiful sparkle.

Carat Size (save money on a diamond that looks the same)

Carat alone does not mean the diamond is of better quality or clarity, in fact a diamond that has a better colour and is “eye clean” can look more beautiful than a higher carat without the same visual quality. However, the way to get your engagement ring a littler cheaper than usual is by buying a carrot size that works for you. The difference in size between a 0.90ct and a 1ct diamond of is approximately 0.2mm - 0.3mm. However, the price from a 0.90 carat to a 1 carat drastically jumps up.