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.
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.
