Most importantly, buy from a company you trust! Some purchases can be made anywhere, but a diamond will be worn forever. Haltom's has provided the finest diamonds to the Fort Worth area since 1893, and we'll be here to update appraisals and provide repairs when you need them.

The love, sentiment and value of your engagement ring are all in the center diamond. Focus your attention and budget on the center diamond, and you'll never go wrong. You can always add a new mounting or diamond side stones later, but you'll never be able to spend just a little more later to make the center diamond larger or finer, so consider stretching a little to buy the best diamond possible. Remember, this will be the diamond she wears for the rest of her life. Haltom's has excellent financing options available.

Tell us about you and your special lady. We treasure the opportunity to be a part of such an incredible time in your life. Let us know where you are in your shopping experience so we can best match one of our diamonds to your desires.

Once you are ready to buy, determine what is important to you. Some things to consider are: Size (link to Selection Guide) Shape (link to Selection Guide) Cut proportions Color (link to Selection Guide) Clarity (link to Selection Guide) Certification

Be sure to look at the diamond already set in a mounting - this is how it will look on her finger forever. It's easy for our jewelers to change the mounting, but it's hard for you to picture how a loose diamond in jeweler's tweezers or a plastic sleeve will really look on her hand.

As importantly, look at the diamond in natural light to see the beautiful brilliance of a Haltom's diamond. We like to take our customers outside or to the window to see the natural beauty of our diamonds.

Be sure your diamond is set in platinum prongs. Haltom's has so many choices of settings in gold, platinum and palladium, but on the prongs of all Haltom's engagement rings are always set in platinum. We use only die-struck platinum heads in every engagement ring we sell. Platinum is the best metal for securing your diamond for a lifetime of wear.

Haltom's well-trained staff and large selection means that we can help you see and compare different sizes and qualities that will fit her personality and your budget. Visit us or call (817) 336-4051 to learn more.