You don’t need to read a novel to know the basics on certified loose diamonds and their key characteristics. Remember these easy tips when you’re shopping for your forever rock, because your heart can’t do all the thinking.
Diamonds go through a special grading system to receive a slew of different grades based on four characteristics, or the 4C's as they are popularly known. They are, in the order of importance, carat, cut, color, and clarity. Knowing these attributes helps you, the buyer, judge the quality rather than trusting the suave of your salesperson.
First decide on the carat you’re willing to buy. If your partner’s eyes are bound to gloss over at anything less than a carat, then this is something you don’t want to compromise on. She will be wearing this ring for the rest of her life so, get it right the first time.
Then, make sure the cut grade is closer to the excellent range than the poor rating. This will determine the sparkle that the stone emits. This also known as its brilliance in the jewelry industry.
Next, pay attention to the color. The diamond should be clear, bearing no shade of color at all as these are valuable and more desirable. For a warmer tone look for a stone in the H-J range as this can be paired well with vintage settings and they can be more affordable.
Finally, make sure there’s clarity. This means that no flaw should be visible to the unaided eye. If you can spot an inclusion (inside the diamond), keep on shopping. Now that you’re a professional diamond shopper, remember this last thing: don’t settle until it ultimately sits right with your soul.
Diamonds go through a special grading system to receive a slew of different grades based on four characteristics, or the 4C's as they are popularly known. They are, in the order of importance, carat, cut, color, and clarity. Knowing these attributes helps you, the buyer, judge the quality rather than trusting the suave of your salesperson.
First decide on the carat you’re willing to buy. If your partner’s eyes are bound to gloss over at anything less than a carat, then this is something you don’t want to compromise on. She will be wearing this ring for the rest of her life so, get it right the first time.
Then, make sure the cut grade is closer to the excellent range than the poor rating. This will determine the sparkle that the stone emits. This also known as its brilliance in the jewelry industry.
Next, pay attention to the color. The diamond should be clear, bearing no shade of color at all as these are valuable and more desirable. For a warmer tone look for a stone in the H-J range as this can be paired well with vintage settings and they can be more affordable.
Finally, make sure there’s clarity. This means that no flaw should be visible to the unaided eye. If you can spot an inclusion (inside the diamond), keep on shopping. Now that you’re a professional diamond shopper, remember this last thing: don’t settle until it ultimately sits right with your soul.
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