Diamonds are truly mother nature's greatest gifts.
Sometimes it's hard to visualize what a ring will look like on your finger unless the stone is already set, but if you can use your imagination, you may be better off in the long run. Vanessa Nezam says any little variation can change a diamond's entire look. That's why she recommends shopping for a diamond separate from the mounting. Nezam says buying a stone outside the mounting will ensure you are really getting what you pay for. And with a purchase this special and expensive, quality and briliance mean everything.