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A brief guide on how to buy an investment grade diamond engagement ring and what qualifies as an investment grade diamond in today’s current market conditions. *Past performance is not indicative of future results. Author is not an investment advisor.

Whether in a magazine or shop window whenever I see a diamond I can’t help but stop and stare and admire the sheer beauty that is on offer. I mean, what’s not to love about the quality, flawlessness and not to mention incredibly sparkly gems? Whether in the form of an engagement ring, pair of earrings or bracelet, diamonds are a favourite of many however despite their clear leadership value in the jewellery world, many are still claiming that diamond jewellery is nothing but a waste of money.

Have you ever had the privilege of looking at colour change sapphire engagement rings in person? The brilliance of the stone is truly astounding. It’s a shame that the stone is so extremely rare, to the point that many people aren’t aware of its existence.

Amethyst is the most popular of the quartz stones. It is a stone which can range from light lilac to bright violet or deep purple. It is one of the least expensive stones, making it a popular choice for wedding buyers on a budget.

It has not always been the case that a diamond was the most popular stone for an engagement ring. Although diamonds were recorded in betrothal rings in the 15th century, other stones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphire betrothal rings were more popular. Over the centuries, among the rich, coloured gemstones were preferred.