Monday, October 16, 2006

important when buy a diamond

When you think about buy a diamond, what do you think of first the price. Many people of today still admire of buying diamond because of its beauty but are scare they will be cheated. When buying you must knows the cut, clarity, carats the colour and lastly ask for the certificate. The 5 "c" you must remmember know when buying a diamond are important.

The cut of a diamond is a how the diamond maker angles the gemstone in such a way as to best reflect light through the diamond, resulting in the diamond’s sparkle. A poorly cut diamond isn't as brilliant or shiny and, therefore, will be less valuable.

The clarity of a diamond involves looking at how clear the diamond is when you look through it. When purchasing a diamond for clarity, dont buy if see their a presence of dark spots inside the diamond.

Carat defines the size of the diamond. Larger diamonds, those of a higher carat will cost more than a cluster of smaller diamonds, even if the total carats of the diamond cluster are the same. This means that a single one-carat diamond will cost you more than three diamonds set in a ring that add up to one carat. The reason behind this is that larger diamonds are rarer than smaller diamonds.

The color of diamond you choose is entirely based upon your personal preference. Diamonds that are colorless, however, are the rarest and therefore cost more than other diamonds. Colorless diamonds are known as white diamonds. Diamonds also come in a variety of different hues, including yellow, green, blue and pink. There are even diamonds known as “black diamonds”.

Lastly when you are satified with the 4 "c" ask for the last "c" the certificate of the diamond.

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Buying a real diamond

This useful tips that will help you have a better experience and understanding when you buy a diamond.

Natural diamonds are made very deep in the Earth about 180 km below the surface where high temperatures and pressure exist naturally. Under the earth’s crust is the mantel, which is made up of molten rock, metals and other materials.
The temperature is very high at this depth - between 1100 degrees Celsius and 1400 degrees Celsius. The high pressures are produced by the weight of 180 km of rocks pressing down on it. This is how the diamond comes to be. Carat weight measures a diamond's size. Each carat is equal to 100 points. Thus, a .75-carat diamond is the same as a 75-point stone or a 3/4-carat diamond. According to the Diamond Information Center, the larger a diamond, the more rare it is. Not only are larger diamonds found infrequently in nature, but they also show off the stone's color and cut to the best advantage.

Diamond rings are expensive. In fact, this is one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry that you will be buying in your lifetime. Because of this, there are a lot of people out there who would take advantage and try to sell you a diamond that is not really a diamond. It is important then to be very careful in buying diamond rings. If you feel that you are not buying your money’s worth, do not buy.

Don't waste your hard-earned money if you do not know how to spot the real diamond from the fake one, I suggested you go to reputable stores that you know will not sell fakes. Although these places may offer much higher prices, at least you are assured that what you are buying is real. Reputable stores give certificates of authenticity to its customers. Ask for one when you buy. It helps as a protection just in case the jewelry that you bought turned out to be a fake. If you must really buy and don’t have the time to shop and ask around, bring someone who has some knowledge about diamond.

Buying diamond wedding ring

When most people think of a diamond wedding ring, they often think of a stone that is already set or mounted. You can actually buy a diamond only and choose a setting later. Why would you do this? The cost. When you shop for loose diamonds you will notice that diamonds are available in various sizes and shapes, including oval, round, and marquise.

Diamonds are available in other colors, but these are typically more expensive. Second to the classic white diamond is the yellow diamond. When shopping for your wedding ring you will actually find more of these than any other color of diamond.
when you go to a jewelry shop, the gems are lying on a beautiful cloth bed under bright lights. The gems are so white and tempting. Hold it right there! Most diamonds really will look whiter especially under lights that give off a certain blue component. If you really want to check the color of a stone, check it in sunlight. If they refuse, refuse to purchase as well.

An honest jeweler will tell you the weight of each stone in the ring separate from the center diamond. In fact he'll even give you a certificate from a reputed lab.

Don't simply buy a diamond because of its weight. You need to consider other aspects as well. Which do you think is better? A bigger but poorer quality diamond or a smaller but better quality diamond. A lighter stone with a better cut is worth more than a heavier but undercut stone. A diamond may weigh heavier because it may be cut to maximize its weight and size but it is not cut to its ideal proportion that would bring out its fire and brilliance

Lastly when buying a diamond ring ask for the diamond certificate as a protection if you get not the one you choose and also useful if you wanted to sell it in the future.

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