What you need to know before buying your first diamond ring

The thing about diamonds is, the clichés about them are true—they are forever, they are a girl’s best friend, and they do speak louder than words And while this holds true for your diamond-studded cocktail earrings and dainty solitaire pendant too, it’s increasingly spot on for the queen bee of them all—the all-important solitaire ring Whether it’s a symbol of lifelong commitment from your beloved or just your latest self indulgence, shopping for a diamond ring is not just about having a sizeable credit card limit.

It needs more than that; it calls for research, know-how and a trusted advisor Let us assume the role of the latter as we get three leading Indian jewellers to share their tricks of the trade. Start with the 4Cs The 4Cs—cut, colour, clarity and carat—are a good starting point Biren Vaidya, managing director and creative soul at the House of Rose suggests identifying the factors. Source