How to Shop for Fake Diamond Rings

Fake diamond rings are a very smart accessory. It is very difficult to distinguish today's fake diamonds from the real ones with the naked eye. Real diamonds are a bad investment because they lose money on resale, and many people prefer not to support the diamond industry on humanitarian grounds. Fake diamond rings give you all of the glamour of real diamonds for a fraction of the price. Couples looking to get married and start out their lives often decide on fake diamond rings so they can spend their money on other things like a down payment on a house. Fake diamond rings are the wisest choice in today's economy. Here is a guide to buying fake diamond rings.

What is the main quality you are looking for in fake diamond rings? See the steps below for individualized advice.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. -Fake diamond rings that look real: If fooling everyone is a big concern, opt for fake diamond rings made of moissanite. Moissanite is one of the more expensive stones you can buy in fake diamond rings, but the price is still only a fraction of real diamond rings. It is almost as hard as a real diamond and can actually be even more brilliant. For these reasons, Moissanite is the top choice for fake diamond rings.

2. -Fake diamond rings that are as cheap as possible: Maybe you have decided that you love the look of diamonds but simply can't afford them. If you are not looking to shell out for top of the line fake diamond rings, you can go to almost any store and look for cubic zirconia. Cubic zirconia is what is found in the most inexpensive fake diamond rings, and it holds up quite well.

3. -Fake diamond rings that are unique or vintage: There are plenty of places you can find fake diamond rings that are one-of-a-kind or have that vintage look and feel. Flea markets, second-hand stores, estate jewelers, and online sources all have fake diamond rings that are “different”. Another option is to search ebay- when your aim is buying fake diamond rings in the first place, you don't have to worry about whether or not you are getting the real deal!

4. -Fake diamond rings in the exact setting you want: There are some websites where you can design your own fake diamond rings. This gives you the most freedom when it comes to personalized fake diamond rings and can be done with most types of synthetic diamonds. Diamonique is another popular choice for fake diamond rings. It is available through qvc.com in a variety of shapes, sizes, cuts, colors, and settings. Diamonique is a type of cubic zirconia which many people feel is superior to regular cubic zirconia. If you aren't creative enough to design your own fake diamond rings, there is a good chance you will find something close to what you wanted in the Diamonique range.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to examine your fake diamond rings for good craftsmanship. Settings should be tight and sturdy and most of all should not look cheap.
• Fake diamond rings should be protected the same way as real diamonds. With good fake diamond rings, you are the only one who knows they are fake- thieves do not. Be sure to put them in a safe in a hotel or in a safe place at home when not in use. Remember, it may have been inexpensive, but it wasn't free!
• The stones in fake diamond rings are not as hard as real diamonds. Use caution as real diamonds can easily scratch fake diamond rings.

[PABechko]

on 2/26/2009 Sounds like a fun adventure. There's lots of Swarovski crystal out there and 'man-made' diamonds.