Shop diamonds are sold according to the four Cs that
contain the international language of diamonds – carat weight, color, clarity
and cut. The weight of diamonds, not their size is measured in metric carats. A
single carat has one hundred points and weighs as much as a small paper clip
and it is divided into decimals points. Jewelers must disclose the exact amount
of carat and its range. Then there is a color of diamonds with D which is
colorless, very rare and mostly desired by women as it is almost unique. Z
means the diamond is light yellow or brown and not usually bought by those who
know their diamonds well. White diamonds look best if they are mounted on
platinum and the warmer shades of diamonds look good on yellow gold.
Before you shop diamonds, it is best if you can
establish a relationship with a jeweler who has good knowledge of gems. It is
good if the jeweler has a qualification, but much more important is how you
feel when you are in his shop. If you don’t feel good, it is best to get out
immediately. It will be better if you request a guarantee for the diamonds you
are buying and it is especially recommended that you don’t buy an expensive
stone without this guarantee. You can also ask for an independent grading
report which will include the diamond’s detailed genealogy.
Each diamond is unique and there are no two alike.
They are unique in color and clarity, size and cut. Diamonds can be very hard
to purchase because both natural and man-made imperfections can change its
value. While you shop
diamonds look for good clarity. Clarity grades measure birthmarks and
any internal flaws that are called inclusions as well as external ones called
blemishes. The best grade that is flawless is FL with VS1 for slight inclusions
and I3 for those with many internal flaws. Look for the cut which shows the
maximum brilliance, fire and sparkle. After a written and unconditional money
back guarantee from the jeweler, it would be good to get it appraised from
another diamond merchant. Buy it only if you are thoroughly satisfied. The
jeweler can then have a unique report number inscribed by a laser on the
diamond’s outer edge. This will assist in getting your diamond back when you
get it cleaned or resized.
People generally don’t think of having a diamond
wedding ring as much as a diamond engagements ring.
Yet there will be some brides who are so much in love with diamonds that they
do not like any other stone on their wedding rings. This can be a single
diamond on a wedding band or a set of two differently colored diamonds to
signify the couple getting married. Both the bride and groom can wear one.
