Monday, September 25, 2006

Ask for a certificate when buying a diamond

This informative tips that will help you understand and have a better experience when buying a diamond.

When you go to the store to make that all important diamond purchase you must have some knowledge about the colour, clarity, cut and carat. Do not be shy! Ask questions, get the answers needed to make an informed purchase. Shopping for certified Precious diamonds enables you to make an informed selection. Knowing the “four C’s” allows you to comparison shop and purchase the best diamond at a fair price. But, before making a purchase, shop around and decide what shapes and styles really appeal to you.

A diamond with no color allows maximum light to pass through, colorless Precious diamonds are preferred for their sparkle.

The different angles and the finish of a diamond determine its ability to reflect light and cause its brilliance and fire. Remember that the cut of a diamond can have an impact on its durability as well as its beauty. Some cutting faults can make a diamond prone to breakage. A diamond that is cut too thin can also cause light to leak out of the back and the diamond will lose some of the sparkle and appear not to shine.

The number and size of these inclusions determine what is referred to as the clarity of a diamond.

Carat is the unit of weight by which Precious diamonds are measured.

When buying diamond only deal with reputable jewelers Ask to see the certificate for the stone and also look for scratches or nicks.





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