How to Inspect Your Own Diamond Ring
A piece of diamond jewelry, such as a diamond engagement ring can be a huge investment. Even if your diamond ring is insured, it is important to care for it properly. This includes regular inspections. Most jewelry stores will inspect your jewelry for you, but you can also do it yourself. The following is a simple guide to show you how to inspect your own diamond ring. What You Will Need To inspect your own diamond jewelry, you will need a jeweler's loupe or strong magnifying glass, a metal probe such as a pair of angled tweezers, a flat surface and some bright lighting. Step #1: Prong Symmetry The first thing you should do is check the prongs. The prongs are the gold or platinum spokes which come up and hold your diamond in place. The prongs should all be evenly distributed and straight. Look at the ring in its entirety to ensure that the prongs around each diamond are symmetrical. If one of the prongs is on a slant, while the others are straight, they must be straighte...