How to Buy a Diamond?
Every single diamond is entirely unique. It is a fact that there are no two diamonds that are exactly the same. At the same time, the uniqueness has made diamond both rare and also difficult to buy the proper one. There are many things to consider when buying a diamond, and you should never rush into buying a diamond without first doing a little research as to how the diamonds are priced.
Everyone has many things to consider when determining how to buy a diamond. All around the world, jewelers use the “4 C’s” as a way of describing the value of a diamond. If you want to learn how to buy a diamond, you need to learn exactly what the 4 C’s are, and how each aspect contributes to the value of the diamond.
The 4 C’s are Cut, Clarity, Carats and Color.
How to Buy a Diamond based on Cut?
The cut of a diamond describes how an artisan angles the gemstone to best reflect light through the diamond, causing it to sparkle. A quality cut brings out the beauty of a diamond and makes it more valuable, while a poorly cut diamond will sell for less because it isn’t as brilliant or shiny.
How to Buy a Diamond based on Clarity?
The clarity of a diamond refers to how clear the diamond is when you look through it. A perfect diamond is rare; most have inclusions and flaws, although many cannot be seen without magnification. When looking at a diamond for clarity, look to see if there are dark spots inside the diamond.
How to Buy a Diamond based on Carats?
Larger diamonds cost more than smaller diamonds, even if the total carats of the diamonds are the same. For example, a single one carat diamond will cost you more than three diamonds set in a ring that add up to one carat. This is because larger diamonds are much more rare to find. When diamonds are cut, they lose about half their size.
How to Buy a Diamond based on Color?
The actual color of a diamond is a personal preference. But diamonds that are colorless, known as white diamonds are the most rare and therefore cost the most. Diamonds also come in different shades, including yellow, green, blue and pink, among others.
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February 4th, 2009
Hi,
Nice diamond.The uniqueness has made diamond both rare and also difficult to buy the proper one..
August 20th, 2009
One other thing to keep in mind when you’re buying a diamond is that it’s really important to get one that’s been certified by a non-profit, independent lab – I’d recommend GIA. Even though a proposal is very longgg way off for me, I’ve been looking at engagement rings for a while (don’t we all?), and one thing I’ve realized is that there are a lot of ways to mess with a diamond! I want to know all the details about my rock, and the 4 C’s can’t be measured outside a lab, so for me a GIA diamond grading report is a must. For those of you giving input on your engagement rings (direct or indirect), make sure your husband-to-be knows how important it is to buy a certified diamond!
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