Diamond Engagement Rings, Diamonds and Fine Wedding Jewelry - Perfect Diamonds
The Four Cs of Diamond Buying
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If you are thinking of purchasing a diamond, you must check out the four criteria that diamonds are graded by, namely the color, cut, clarity and the carats of the diamond.
A diamond with no color allows maximum light to pass through it, therefore this type of diamond is usually preferred for its sparkle. On the color grading scale, diamonds graded D, E, and F mean they have no color. G, H, and I diamonds have very little color. J, K, and L mean that the diamond is a slight yellow color. P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, and X diamonds have a darker shade of yellow. Diamonds graded Z has a color other than yellow or white and are the rarest and most expensive diamonds in the world. Generally, D-graded diamonds are the most valuable, and X the least.
The cut of the diamond refers to the shape it is cut into and also its reflective quality
Diamonds are generally cut with 58 facets. The sparkle and brilliance of the diamond generally depends on its cut, its angles, its finish and its ability to reflect light. The most popular diamond cuts are heart, oval, marquise, princess, pear, trillion, round, and emerald. Common cutting problems include a diamond cut too thin that causes it to lose some of its sparkle, or a missing or off center culet.
The clarity refers to the diamond's internal and surface imperfections and blemishes
Diamonds that are clear are more brilliant; they are also quite rare and thus highly priced. These flawless diamonds have no internal or external imperfections or blemishes
The perfect diamond carries a grade of FL or IF, that is, Flawless or Internally Flawless. A diamond with a grade of I-1, I-2 or I-3 means that it is imperfect, with I-3 being the worst grade. VVS1 and VVS2 means that the diamond is very very slightly imperfect; VS1 and VS2 diamond is very slightly imperfect; and SI-1 and SI-2 means that the diamond is slightly imperfect.
The unit by which the weight of the diamond is measured by is called the carat. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. A carat is divided into 100 segments called points, with 150 points equal to one and a half carats.
When you purchase a diamond, you must purchase a diamond certificate also known as the Diamond Grading Report. This report is issued by the Gemological Institute of America otherwise known as GIA. With this diamond certificate, you can verify the diamond's color, cut, clarity and carat. You can buy a diamond with confidence from the diamond dealer as long as the certificate is GIA-issued and not from the dealer. Do not accept certificates from any other institute other than GIA, as GIA has been established as the most trustworthy and respectable.
The cost of buying diamonds can vary considerably
Buying Diamonds online, for example, tend to be cheaper than from the local diamond shop in the High Street since online dealers have much lower overheads and much less staff to pay for. Buying diamonds online can give you the opportunity of finding the best cut diamonds. It is relatively easy for sellers to list their wholesalers inventories online whereas stores can only offer and show their current stock. This will open the door to a much larger selection of beautifully cut diamonds at the best price. In addition, there are many more dealers on line than there are stores. This increases competition and reduces operating costs the benefits of which, in an effort to get your business, are passed onto you the buyer. It is important that you educate yourself very well with the various aspects of diamonds that you need to make an informed purchase.
Firstly general information about diamonds is offered at: Price of Diamonds on the 4 C's of diamonds, cut, color, clarity and carat weight, the basic facts about diamonds, how to tell a real diamond from a imitation or zirconia.
There are heaps of addition articles covering the various facets (pun intended) of different diamonds, added on a regular basis so it pays to check back at regular intervals and read all of those as well.
The Basic Things to Remember When Buying Diamonds are to:
Ensure you educate yourself about diamonds. - Understand about how diamonds are cut.
- Read the article on the 4C's of diamonds, cut, color, clarity and carat weight.
- Browse the dealers online and locate those that are reputable and reliable. Ring them up and discuss how they operate. Read their terms and conditions on the web site. Ensure they have a fixed address and contact numbers and faxes. Check if they are members of a Diamond Association in their country.
- Get each purchase independently appraised. This ensures you know what you are getting. It applies even if you are buying a diamond from a store. Especially if you are not experienced in understanding the value of diamonds.
- Do a patient search on prices. Once you know what to look for in a diamond you can compare apples with apples, or in this case diamonds with diamonds.
Whether you are buying just the one diamond for a celebratory occasion, or to impress that special person, or collecting as a hobby or for investment purposes, diamond buying can be a satisfying and rewarding experience provided you keep in mind the important points above.
So, as they say, Know Before You Go and check out Price of Diamonds for full comprehensive information about diamonds today.
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