Is an enhanced diamond a bad idea for an engagement ring?

Question

I have been doing a lot of research on engagement rings and cannot figure out if enhanced diamonds are a good thing or a bad thing. I know she'll love the ring but I don't want her to say "oh god you got an enhanced diamond" when she takes it to a jeweler.

Answer 1

Well, that will depend on your fiance. My ring is enhanced & I am in love with it! Not only did I not care, I was happy that he could get a larger diamond for less and I was really impressed because he has a tendency to drop too much on stuff.



But, a bit of info for you: He bought the diamond loose and actually made me a ring (he knows how to make jewelry) but the diamond fell out so we went to buy a proper platinum setting for it and they would not set our diamond in their ring at the store. It has something to do with damaging the diamond & the difference between hot/cold soldering. The guy at the shop did give us a contact though and we took it to him and he set it perfectly for $100.



My fiance was so happy that he had already told me it was enhanced, because he said he would have been really embarrassed if I had found out from the jeweler.



Congratulations in advance!

Answer 2

Enhanced Diamonds Good Or Bad

Answer 3

Enhanced diamonds are BAD! No matter how they enhance the diamond, usually laser drill a hole and fill with appoxy, the appoxy will start to yellow if ever exposed to heat, makes it really tuff to reset if teh stone ever falls out, or to have the prongs retipped. Just by a diamond you can afford, choose a nice middle of the road clarity and color like SI1/H and you should still be able to get a nice ring. worldjewels.com has great prices along with whiteflash.com

Answer 4

Some enhancements are permanent and some are not. Some will affect the durability of the diamond so depending on the treatment you choose, it may or may not be a good idea.



Many women choose not to wear their engagement ring after a few years of marriage so an enhanced diamond may serve its purpose for the amount of time it is being worn for.



Here is some more info on the treatments:

http://jewelry.about.com/od/diamondenhancement/Diamond_Treatments_Enhanced_Diamonds.htm

Answer 5

There's nothing wrong with using an enhanced diamond per se, but you should talk it over with your fiancee first. Don't lead her on to think it's a completely natural stone only to have her find out later that it's not. That may well hurt her feelings when knowing up front may not have. I wouldn't care as long as I knew. It would feel like a deception if I found out by accident, and I'd wonder what else my beloved has withheld from me. This is nothing to be creating trust issues over. Talk to you fiancee and let that discussion guide you.

Answer 6

This may sound bad but if you are looking into "enhanced" stones you may be better off at a pawn shop for a really good ring. I saw a sale once for great rings, I almost wish my hubby got me a bigger one for less at the pawn dealer.

Answer 7

Get a natural stone. She'll love it and trust me, she will wear it all through your marriage and you won't have to be concerned about whether or not the 'enhancement' will hold up..You can find great deals on excellent stones at estate jewelers. We're in our 27th year and I still wear and love mine. Buy the best quality that you can afford and congratulations!!!

Answer 8

Treated diamonds like that are just worth way less.

You can get a ring with diamonds and gold for $100 and up. If you can, go for smaller and better quality.

Answer 9

be honest and straight up with her and explain your feelings about an 'enhanced diamond'...

Answer 10

first of all I can tell you that unfortunately 9 out of 10 jewelers can not tell the difference. if you found a ring that you feel confident she will love just buy it

Answer 11

IT SHOULD NOT MATTER IF SHE LOVES YOU, YOU COULD GIVE HER A CRACKER JACK RING,AND SHE WOULD CHERISH IT

Answer 12

Be honest with her.