ENGAGEMENT RING BUYING GUIDE by MONROE YORKE DIAMONDS
Monroe Yorke Diamonds - Australia’s finest purveyors of diamonds and diamond jewellery
How to Buy an Engagement Ring
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING BUYING GUIDE
Many of our customers at Monroe Yorke Diamonds are looking for one of the most important diamond purchases they will ever make. Their engagement ring. This raises a lot of questions from clients, so please find the Monroe Yorke Diamonds Guide ~ How to Buy an Engagement Ring below.
Not All Diamonds are Created Equal
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIAMOND
Whether you are buying a loose diamond or one that is already pre-set in gold or platinum, there are certain choices that you will have to make to ensure that the chosen diamond or finished product is the one that you desired.
You will need to consider the shape of your diamond i.e. Brilliant (round), princess or pear or from the myriad others; the colour, the clarity grade and whether the size (or carat weight) will complement her hand. We suggest that you read 'How to Buy a Diamond', a guide written especially to help you make the most desirable choice of diamond for you. We also have the Diamond Education section of this website which is a comprehensive guide to everything 'diamond'.
A Monroe Yorke Engagement Ring will Last an Eternity
THE MOST COMPLEMENTARY DESIGN ~ VINTAGE OR CONTEMPORARY?
The design of your engagement ring is utterly important. It will be accompanying you all your life and you will have to be comfortable with your choice. This piece of jewellery will last an eternity and at Monroe Yorke Diamonds, we have an extensive selection of diamond engagement rings to thrill you.
We can also custom design and create a unique ring for you. If you have a specific idea or have seen a design you like, please get in contact with us and we will custom design a ring to your specific needs.
Monroe Yorke Diamonds are a manufacturing jeweller, a rarity in today's mechanised world. It means that all of our unique and exquisite jewellery is created in house to exceptionally high standards using quality materials.
CHOICE OF METAL
As with your diamond, the choice of metal for your ring is governed by personal taste. Favoured metals are platinum, and white, rose and yellow gold. Our white gold is rhodium plated. Gold and platinum are enduring substances and are perfect for jewellery that will last a lifetime.
DIAMOND SHAPE
The shape of the diamond you choose will also be to your own taste. There are many exquisite diamond shapes to choose from, such as the very popular brilliant cut (round) or the stunning princess (square).
ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES
Whether in a solitary state of dazzle, or accompanied by a halo of brilliance, our ring styles are as mesmerising as constellations in the sky. Pick one that is closest to your taste
MASTER JEWELLER CUSTOM JEWELLERY DESIGN
BESPOKE JEWELLERY
Bespoke / Custom made jewellery design might be a disappearing art, but not at Monroe Yorke. Here you can still get unique pieces that don’t cost more. Our Master Jewellers will meticulously hand-finish your piece of jewellery and set premium diamonds to make you shine.
BESPOKE JEWELLERY DESIGN AND CUSTOM DESIGN
Combining insight, experience and modern techniques, Monroe Yorke Diamond’s Master Jewellers will sculpt ethically sourced raw materials into beautiful pieces of bespoke engagement ring designs as unique as you.
EXQUISITE DESIGN AND QUALITY IN EXPERT HANDS
From creating custom designs, setting shimmering perfect diamonds to crafting your engagement ring, wedding band or other diamond jewellery, our hand finished jewellery standards will surpass your expectations.
Contact Monroe Yorke Diamonds today to arrange a complimentary Master Jeweller consultation for your very own custom jewellery design.
DIAMOND & JEWELLERY EDUCATION
Read more about diamonds and jewellery
FAQ
WHY SHOULD WE BUY OUR DIAMOND FROM MONROE YORKE DIAMONDS? IS IT SAFE TO BUY DIAMONDS ONLINE? I WANT TO HAVE MY PIECE OF DIAMOND JEWELLERY CUSTOM MADE. CAN MONROE YORKE DIAMONDS DO THIS FOR ME?
Monroe Yorke Diamonds will be delighted to guide you through the exciting journey of having your piece of diamond jewellery uniquely custom made for you. Our master jewellers and artisan designers are available to help you create the engagement ring or other jewellery of your dreams. Please call 1800 766 567, and our Diamond Specialists will guide you.
You can also send us your requirements via our custom made jewellery page.
DOES MONROE YORKE DIAMONDS PROVIDE WARRANTIES ON THEIR DIAMONDS AND JEWELLERY?
We offer a lifetime guarantee on all our jewellery. We guarantee that our products will leave our workshop without damage or any fault in craftsmanship. We do not provide guarantees for any wear and tear or misuse.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE AN INDEPENDENT VALUATION CARRIED OUT ON MY DIAMOND JEWELLERY?
A valuation certificate generally covers the below characteristics of your diamond / jewellery:
Diamond / gem identification
Metal test
Quality analysis
Size analysis
Manufacture method
Setting type quality
Detail description
Image
Value
FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES:
The majority of insurance companies require you to have a valuation certificate for your jewellery, in order to compensate you correctly in the event of loss. It also acts as a proof of ownership. The valuation certificate will be issued in your name. Please see the article on the Monroe Yorke Diamonds Jewellery Valuation Report.
