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The Four C's of Diamonds
by Karl Needan
http://www.flavadiamond.com
Whether buying an engagement ring or a gift for a loved one,
diamonds are expensive and you should know what you are
buying.
There are four things to look out when buying diamonds
commonly referred to as the four C's of diamonds. They
assist you in verifying the quality and beauty of the stone
as well as the value.
It starts off with the cut of the diamond to bring out the
natural beauty of the stone as well as the overall
appearance of the ring or necklace or bracelet. There is a
new trend in creating a cut that reflects light in more
directions and can make for an exquisite and sparkling
diamond that gets noticed.
Now, examine the color of the diamond! examining hues is not
a strange as it sounds. It's a good indicator, in fact of
the quality! the clearer it is, the more perfect. In fact at
the right price, a considerable one at that, you can get an
absolutely clear diamond! a perfect one. But tinges of color
are not visible sometimes, so you can get them at much
better rates.
And then there is the carat weight of the diamond. Some
recipients think that bigger is better for a diamond, but
that might not work out well for every finger or piece of
jewelry. If the recipient has a smaller finger, you may be
able to purchase a slightly smaller carat weight because it
will look bigger on the finger. Likewise, you may need to
purchase a higher carat weight if the finger is larger.
Clarity, to complete the quartet, refers to the flaws that
naturally exist in the diamond! they existed when the
diamond was formed. Most diamonds contain flaws, but they
are difficult to distinguish, unless you are highly
experienced and know what to look for. But if you can find a
diamond you are sure is nearly flawless, it will end up
costing you an arm and a leg.
Consider all the four when selecting a diamond so that you
make the right choice. If you can't afford something too
expensive, you can compromise on clarity and color in favor
of a larger carat weight.
The beneficiary will be too thrilled to bother about all
these details anyway.
But do remember that the size or cut does not figure in the
final analysis, when it comes to assessing the value of the
diamond, it's'sonly the quality that counts.
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