Following are a couple of things to focus on if you want to make your ring remarkable. Note that
diamond ring grades are also important.
Certification
Not all
diamond labs are created equal, and so it is understandable if some keep their grading process stricter than others do. The more lenient labs are prone to over-grade your
stone and tell you its worth a lot, but that is subjective. It is still a lower value
diamond than the certificate says.
Labs like
Gemological Institute of America (GIA), on the other hand, can provide certification that is reliable as bread. You may have to pay slightly more to get a certificate from
GIA, but it is worth it.
Color
When choosing your
diamond, do not settle for one of what is commonly known
as commercially
white diamonds. They fall somewhere between the
H and
I colors. For higher value, you will want to look at something that falls between
D and
G. The
sparkle and brightness will remain the same, of course.