I know the title might make you annoyed, but to be honest – it’s the best advice i can give you.
Why?
In the whole time i was working on the roads and talking to jewelers, I found out that the thing that frustrated them (the nicer ones) the most, is their problem figuring out how much will a customer will be willing or will be able to pay for a diamonds (mostly engagement ring).
The more experienced ones were able to understand just by experience where they need to aim the price.
The ones that knew how to sell right and didn’t really care about their customer, figured out a way how to push the budget over the abilities of their clients.
In many cases they just lost the sale.
I think you have to set a budget. It will help you find the best deal for you.
What do i mean by the Best Deal?
Best deal is using the whole knowledge that you have (and in a few weeks you will have a lot here) and finding the best diamond ring (or any other diamond jewelry) that your budget can get.
So what i am asking you to find is just how much money would you like to spend.
I know that some of you must be thinking inside your head “i don’t want to put a budget on something so romantic” -
I understand you, but still, you have to have some idea on how much is it going to be.
I really want to assist you and this is my first advice.