Selecting Diamonds

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Selecting Diamonds

A diamond is the ultimate symbol of undying love, passion, elegance, and glamour. Choosing the perfect diamond is a balance between learning about diamond characteristics and buying a diamond that will leave her breathless.

Diamonds are ranked for certification by Labs using ranking criteria. Four of these criteria are critical to understand when making a diamond buy or investment. Called the “Four C’s” these criteria are:
color, cut, clarity and carat.

Color is the result of the composition of a diamond and it doesn’t change. When a Jeweller is describing the color of a diamond They’re referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Because a diamond without any color allows maximum light to pass through, colorless diamonds are preferred for their sparkle.

Cut relates to a diamonds reflective quality. Most diamonds are cut with 58 facets. The brilliance of diamonds is heavily dependent
on the cut. The different angles and the finish of a diamond determine its ability to reflect light and cause its brilliance and fire. Remember that the cut of a diamond may have an impact on its strength as well as its beauty. Some cutting faults may make a diamond prone to breakage. A diamond That’s cut too thin may also cause light to leak out of the back and the diamond will lose a few of the sparkle and appear not to shine. So, as you can see the Cut is probably the most important of the Four C’s.

During the formation process, inner flaws, or inclusions occur in most diamonds. The number and size of these inclusions determine what is referred to as the clarity of a diamond. Diamonds that are clear
create more brilliance and so are rarer and extremely priced. To be considered “flawless”, a diamond must have no surface or internal imperfections visible upon being viewed by a skilled diamond grader using 10 power magnifications.

Carat is the unit of weight by which diamonds are measured. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100
segments called points. 150 points would equal one and a half carats.

When you go to the store to make that all important diamond purchase, don’t be shy! Ask questions, get the answers needed to
make an informed buy. Shopping for certified diamonds enables you to make an informed selection. Knowing the “four C’s” allows you to comparison shop and purchase the best diamond at a fair price. But, before making a buy, shop around and decide what shapes and styles actually appeal to you. Enjoy your diamond for years to come!

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