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A men's diamond ring is a big investment and should not be made without knowing about some of the pitfalls you may face. Some Salesmen will try to sell you stones and jewelry that are not what they seem to be. Here are a few tips for avoiding the more common scams.
Look for Jeweler's with a good reputation. It is always best to start with jewelers that you are familiar with and trust. If you have not worked with a specific jeweler before, there are a couple of things you can do to protect yourself: First, ask to see the certificate of the stone you are buying. Each diamond is different and should be certified. If the salesman will not show you the certificate, walk away. The second, test of the jeweler's integrity is to ask to see the stone through a 10-power loupe. If the jeweler is reputable, they will provide you with one.
Pay attention to the setting of the stone. Diamonds are expensive stones and are only set in high quality metals. If you find a men's diamond ring that is set in low karat gold or is plated, be suspicious.
Take a close look at the stone itself. There are several ways that you can verify whether the stone is real, but the simplest is to look at it through a 10x loupe. Diamonds are the hardest material found on earth and do not scratch or scuff easily; diamond substitutes on the other hand are not so durable. If you see a great deal of scuffing on the stone, it is most likely a fake.
Another simple test is to look at price of the men's diamond ring. A reputable dealer will prominently display the exact price of a men's diamond ring. They will tell you exactly how much you will pay and not try to hide it from you. On the other hand, be wary of dealers that use arcane coding systems to label the price of a diamond. There are legitimate reasons to do this, but err on the side of caution. If the salesman has to interpret the price code on the ring for you, then you are vulnerable to being scammed by a shady salesman, even if the Jeweler itself is normally reputable.
Finally, you should always get a second opinion. Once you have made your purchase, you should take your men's diamond ring to other jewelers in the area to get it appraised. If the ring is worth what you paid for it, the appraisals will come in at about the same price. If the appraisals come in low, then you know you've been ripped off.
If you have been ripped off, go back to the original jeweler and get your money back. Once again, it is important for you to get a copy of the diamond's certificate. This will track the inclusions that uniquely identify the diamond. The jeweler may accuse you of making a switch (which has also been known to happen, so do not take it personally). If that happens, having the right certificate to go with the diamond will help solidify your case.
As with anything else, the simplest thing you can do to protect yourself when shopping for a men's diamond ring is to shop informed. Knowing what to look for is the first step to avoid being scammed.
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Source by NB Hinckley
