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Jewelry Jewelry Diamond & Gem Guide How Jewelry Works Shopping & Trends From Carly Wickell, your Guide to Jewelry How to Buy an Affordable Engagement Ring Think you can't buy an affordable engagement ring? Yes, you can, and there are more options than you might realize. The first rule to follow is to throw out all of the rules. Who says you have to spend two months' salary on a ring? The jewelry industry, that's who -- your checkbook (or credit cards) might not agree. Explore a few of these engagement ring options before you shop. Photo © Jamie Grill/Getty Images See More About:  engagement ring advice  four cs  gemstone shapes Internal Diamond Flaws Flaws inside a diamond are called inclusions, but did you know that some types of diamond inclusions affect a diamond's clarity and value more than others do? It doesn't take long to become familiar with inclusion differences -- do it now, so that you'll be ready to ask the right questions when you shop for a diamond. See More About:  diamond clarity  diamond color  diamond treatments Does Your Diamond Have a Blemish? Blemishes are flaws on the surface of a diamond, and while some types can be a problem, others aren't something you should spend time stressing about. Knowing a few facts about diamond blemishes will help you feel more confident when you shop for an engagement ring or any other diamond jewelry. See More About:  diamond clarity  diamond color  four cs Before You Buy a Color Diamond Forget everything you've heard about the way white diamonds are judged, because fancy color diamonds are priced and graded using a different set of guidelines. Learn the Four Cs of color diamonds if you're ready to wear jewelry that's far from ordinary. See More About:  diamond clarity  diamond color  carat weight Jewelry / Accessories Ads Engagement Ring Diamond Jewelry Diamond Ring Jewelry Wedding Ring Unique Jewelry Featured Articles Learn to Select Pearls and to Care for Pearl Jewelry Precious Metals How Jewelry Works Jewelry Insurance and Jewelry Care Jewelry Careers Watches   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Carly Wickell Jewelry Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Jewelry newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   MORE ABOUT DIAMONDS Fluorescence Changes Diamond Color Enhancing Diamond Clarity Treatments to Improve Diamond Color Advertisement