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If you are about to write a new chapter in your love life by asking your significant other to marry you, then you should start looking into how and where to find quality engagement rings. The idea behind this particular ring is that it has to have a beautiful diamond, unless of course the woman of your dreams doesn't like diamonds, which is highly unlikely. Now you are left with the question: How do I go about finding cheap diamond engagement rings?

Buying perfect diamond engagement rings can be a daunting task, mostly because of the very high price associated with diamonds. Finding cheap diamond rings to buy is something that is possible however if you look in the right places.

If you are determined to buy a diamond ring then you need first of all to determine what your real budget will be. You cannot find a dirt cheap engagement ring, unless it's fake, but this is not something that you should consider if you don't want to jeopardize your future wedding. If you set up a realistic budget you will save yourself some time and energy, and it's most likely that you will indeed stick with it, as much as you can.

Once you have the budget you can afford, you can easily start looking at stores, both online and taking a look at the real ones. Most people think that getting a cheap jewel means looking only in cheap stores, but that's not absolutely correct. You can definitely check the availability and prices in upscale stores as well, because today, with all the shops and internet bargains available, it's most likely to find some good prices even in traditionally expensive stores, as they tend to keep some pieces for the limited budget clients.

For instance you can find really high quality engagement rings in some Asian countries for very affordable prices. It's not that diamond rings are not appreciated there, it's just that as with everything else prices are simply much lower.

It is not difficult to find rings at a lower cost in local stores, because most of them have different categories of engagement rings. Don't forget that there are some factors that determine the price of rings, such as the size and carats of the diamond gem, so you can really find something smaller and cuter, and very affordable.

If you find a small jewelry shop or an online store that has reduced prices due to less overhead costs or lower stockholding or just because they don't have a glamorous name, like Tiffany's, then you are most likely to find some good engagement rings at reasonable prices. Antique stores can also prove to be a useful place to look for rings, because some really impressive antique rings can be found at heavily reduced prices.

What you need to remember is that the ring reflects your love and commitment to your woman, and above all what counts is how and why you propose her. If the ring is cute and beautiful enough and comes from you with love, then the price is not really that important for your future wife.

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Due to the diamond's popularity as the most precious of gems, ordinary people all over the world are acquainted with it and associate it with love, glamour, wealth and durability. When it comes to the female gender, women are especially prone to its beauty and brilliance and covet their own piece of diamond jewelry. And nothing beats the thrill of getting a diamond as a gift of love.

That is when men come in.

Although most men are familiar with the diamond, its shape and the sparkling image it conveys, when it comes to buying one, most of us don't have a clue. But given its price tag, you might want to invest in research and stock up on your knowledge about diamonds before going to a reputable buyer.

Diamonds (and Diamond Rings) are usually appraised of its worth by the standards of the 4 Cs, which stand for cut, color, clarity and carat. There are difference diamond cuts, the most common of which is round. A diamond's cut and proportion affect its overall appearance and brilliance, as a poorly cut diamond can have its light leak at the sides and the bottom.

Color, on the other hand, is graded from D (highest) to Z (lowest) and is based on how colorless the diamond is. Diamonds can be imbued with a yellowish, sometimes brownish or grayish hue, which lowers its quality. Color grade D, which is the highest grade, is reserved for the colorless, although there are some diamonds, called fancies, that have bright red, green, blue, pink and purple colors, that are rare and expensive as well.

But it's not just important to learn about the gem itself. When buying jewelry for someone, especially when it is something as important and binding as a diamond engagement ring, it is also essential to be personal. If you are one of those romantics who want to surprise their fiance by going down on one knee and suddenly proposing, you have to get your details right so that you don't spoil the surprise with an incompatible ring. First, know her ring size. Enlist a friend or relative to help if you don't know. Also, find out what type of setting she prefers.

In some cases, it may be a wise choice to take your lady window shopping for the diamond ring first, if she's fussy.

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Buying diamond engagement ring is an important and emotional event for the bride to be. At the same time it should also remain enjoyable and memorable.

Diamonds are unique in that they can be categorized by characteristics associated with the diamond, namely colour, clarity, cut, carat & certification. The value and rarity of diamonds has produced unique ways for grading these characteristics.

The first thing you need to know about the diamonds in your Engagement ring are The Reporting: A detailed report should be available for each diamond. These enable a safe and secure purchase without actually viewing the diamonds involved.

The most trustworthy and accurate diamond grading report is the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).

The main characteristics in a diamond report include the diamond's colour, clarity, cut and carat and should also include the measurements and angles.

The GIA is viewed as the supreme authority in diamond reporting; after-all they did invent the system used today.

Carat: This refers to a measurement of weight as opposed to size. Originally a 'carab' was a seed which was used as a weight measure - this adaptation is where carat derives its name. 1 carat is equal to 100 points.

Carat is the most price sensitive part of a diamond as it refers to the mass and a proportionate size. Once a diamond hits 1 carat, the price increases exponentially to the size.

Diamond Colour: Diamonds follow a colour spectrum that journeys from colourless through to light yellow. The rare diamonds have less yellow saturation and so are more valuable.

The GIA started the colour grading system in the 1950's and as such are the masters of correct colour calibration.

The top colour is D and the spectrum follows down through the alphabet gaining more yellow as it proceeds. The top colours are D-E-F as they are colourless G-H-I-J are near colourless and represent excellent value. K-L-M start to show faint colour and are suited to yellow gold jewellery.

Diamond Clarity: Diamonds that are 100% pure crystalised carbon are known as IF or internally flawless. These diamonds are very rare as often very small contaminants are inside a diamond - known as inclusions.

Inclusions are 'natures fingerprints' and nothing to be worried about as long as you can't see them.

Internally Flawless diamonds are essentially pure and clean of any inclusions; the next level down is VVS which means 'Very Very Slight' these inclusions are microscopic only visable through 50 x magnification.

The next range is VS which means 'Very Slight' that are detectable using a 10 x loupe but a good search is required and novices usually do not spot them. Then there is SI meaning 'Slight Inclusion' and these are still eye clean but are easily detected when enlarged 10 times under magnification; these diamonds are eye clean and a popular choice.

Diamond Cut

This refers to both the general shape of the diamond and also how well that shape has been made. We'll refer to it as cut micro and cut macro:

Diamond cut macro is the general shape of the diamond. Diamond rough in octahedron form naturally gives itself to cutting round brilliant diamonds.

Other diamond rough shapes like 'flats' suit shapes like emerald cuts and tear-drops. The shape of

a diamond is usually guided by diamond rough retention as this increases the finished carat weight and will command a higher price.

Diamond Shapes

The shape of a diamond is usually guided by diamond rough retention as this increases the finished carat weight and will command a higher price.

Diamonds are very unique and one can spend a lifetime understanding how the 'hardest of earth's natural minerals' can be cut and shaped to reflect light.

The colours and qualities that diamonds present can sometimes be difficult to match for a particular budget but its important to note that this will stay on your engagement hand for life and is a symbol of your love together.

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