You don't want to be cheap. But you don't want to over-pay, right? This is how you thread the needle.

In any good video game, you can't win until you defeat the "Big Boss." The engagement ring is the Big Boss. Learn how to win.

Will you become an expert? Nope. But it helps to learn some basic vocabulary and some basic concepts.

Wait. Before you pull the trigger on a diamond, you need a little more info. Here's what you must know about Appraisers, Gemologists, and Grading Reports.

How much should you spend on a diamond engagement ring? Somewhere between two weeks and two years of your salary.

You need to do more than just plunk down cash...you need to guesstimate her ring size. You need to figure out her preferred style, setting, and stone shape. You need a plan.

If you do it yourself, it's complicated, it's stressful, it's a complete shot in the dark, and it's easy to screw up. So should you take this "couples shopping" shortcut?

Online or in-store? Buying online saves time and effort, but can you really trust the website www.GetCheapRingsYEAH!.com? And what will your fiancée think?

When read properly, the grading report can unlock the secrets to any diamond, and even give you the confidence to buy the diamond online-a stone you have never seen. Careful.

Annoying? Yep. But like it or not, you’re buying something you that you will wear EVERY DAY for the rest of your life. Don’t screw it up.

Would you buy a house without home insurance? The only thing worse than blowing $X,000...is blowing $X,000 and having nothing to show for it.

It's highly unlikely your diamond will be swapped for a fake or lesser quality gem. But what should you do before you leave that treasured heirloom with a jeweler?