Diamond Wedding Ring Set - How to pick your diamond
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The four C's of Diamond selection
Remember when selecting a diamond that Clarity, Color, Cut, and Carat determines the quality of diamond. People sometimes are hesitant to buy diamonds online because they are not sure what quality they will get. Most online sites now have a 100% money back guarantee on your purchase. So when purchasing follow the guidelines below and check out review sites like Diamond Wedding Ring Site Reviews.
Clarity is one of four ways to determine the true purity of a diamond. This describes the absence or presence of flaws that are seen on the inside or outside of a diamond. Diamond clarity is determined by the number, size, nature and location of any imperfections. It is rare to find a diamond that has perfect clarity.
Color is a major characteristic that is considered when determining a diamonds purity and value. This describes the amount of color a diamond contains. Diamonds are not all truly colorless, but it's the colorless diamonds, sometimes called white diamonds, which all other shades are judged against. These colors range from colorless to yellow with slight tints of gray and brown. The fancier colors of brown, blue, green, pink and red are rarer and therefore more valuable.
Cut is the term often given to diamonds to check its proportions such as depth, width and uniformity of its facets. These characteristics control the brilliance, durability and other features that we look for in a diamond. The proportions of width and depth have a large impact on diamond brilliance. This brilliance is the reflection of white light that we see when we look at a diamond. The beauty of a diamond is determined by the quality of the cut. Diamonds with incredible color and clarity will not display the sparkle if the cut is not perfect, so that all components interact with the light as they should.
Carat is the unit of weight for diamonds. This weight is calculated by being subdivided in 100 points (0.01 carat = l point). The larger the carat the higher the value of the diamond. This is because larger diamonds occur less frequently. A one carat stone is rarer and more valuable than two half carat diamonds taken together. Diamonds that are just under the weight of a full carat are less expensive than diamonds that pass the full carat hurdle.
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Clarity is one of four ways to determine the true purity of a diamond. This describes the absence or presence of flaws that are seen on the inside or outside of a diamond. Diamond clarity is determined by the number, size, nature and location of any imperfections. It is rare to find a diamond that has perfect clarity.
Color is a major characteristic that is considered when determining a diamonds purity and value. This describes the amount of color a diamond contains. Diamonds are not all truly colorless, but it's the colorless diamonds, sometimes called white diamonds, which all other shades are judged against. These colors range from colorless to yellow with slight tints of gray and brown. The fancier colors of brown, blue, green, pink and red are rarer and therefore more valuable.
Cut is the term often given to diamonds to check its proportions such as depth, width and uniformity of its facets. These characteristics control the brilliance, durability and other features that we look for in a diamond. The proportions of width and depth have a large impact on diamond brilliance. This brilliance is the reflection of white light that we see when we look at a diamond. The beauty of a diamond is determined by the quality of the cut. Diamonds with incredible color and clarity will not display the sparkle if the cut is not perfect, so that all components interact with the light as they should.
Carat is the unit of weight for diamonds. This weight is calculated by being subdivided in 100 points (0.01 carat = l point). The larger the carat the higher the value of the diamond. This is because larger diamonds occur less frequently. A one carat stone is rarer and more valuable than two half carat diamonds taken together. Diamonds that are just under the weight of a full carat are less expensive than diamonds that pass the full carat hurdle.
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What Is Diamond Clarity?
Clarity, the true purity of a diamond.
When we speak of a diamond's clarity, we are referring to the presence of identifying characteristics on (blemishes) and within (inclusions) the stone.If you think about the incredible amount of pressure it takes to create a diamond and the fact that natural diamonds are not grown in a sterile laboratory, it's no surprise that most diamonds have flaws.
Basically there are two types of flaws: inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions refer to internal flaws and blemishes refer to surface flaws. However, in the diamond grades listed below, you'll note that none of the grades include the term "blemish" -- for the purposes of grading diamonds, all flaws are called "inclusions."
Inclusions include flaws such as air bubbles, cracks, and non-diamond minerals found in the diamond. Blemishes include scratches, pits, and chips. Some blemishes occur during the cutting processes (most often at the girdle). Diamonds with no or few inclusions and blemishes are more highly valued than those with less clarity because they are rarer.
Diamond Color is it Important?
Color is a major characteristic of a diamond
When jewelers speak of a diamond's color, they are usually referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Color is a result of the composition of the diamond, and it never changes over time.
Because a colorless diamond, like a clear window, allows more light to pass through it than a colored diamond, colorless diamonds emit more sparkle and fire. The formation process of a diamond ensures that only a few, rare diamonds are truly colorless. Thus the whiter a diamond's color, the greater its value.
Because a colorless diamond, like a clear window, allows more light to pass through it than a colored diamond, colorless diamonds emit more sparkle and fire. The formation process of a diamond ensures that only a few, rare diamonds are truly colorless. Thus the whiter a diamond's color, the greater its value.
Diamond Cut is it all about shape?
How important is a diamond's cut?
First, don't confuse diamond "cut" with "shape." Shape refers to the general outward appearance of the diamond, (such as round, emerald, or pear). When a diamond jeweler (or a diamond certificate) says "cut," that's a reference to the diamond's reflective qualities, not the shape (or at least it should be, we have found that even some "jewelers" don't appear to know the difference between "cut" and "shape").
The quality of the "cut" does make a difference in how a diamond looks.
Diamond cut is perhaps the most important of the four Cs, so it is important to understand how this quality affects the properties and values of a diamond. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance, which is that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of a diamond. The angles and finish of any diamond are what determine its ability to handle light, which leads to brilliance.
Carat is it someting you eat?
Carat is the unit of weight for diamonds
Size does matter. It is not, however, a measure of your love. Keep in mind that differences in size are clearly visible... even to the untrained eye.
The word "carat" is taken from the carob seeds that people once used in ancient times to balance scales. So uniform in shape and weight are these little seeds that even today's sophisticated instruments cannot detect more than three one-thousandths of a difference between them.
Don't confuse "carat weight" with "karat," the method of determining the purity of gold.
The process that forms a diamond happens only in very rare circumstances, and typically the natural materials required are found only in small amounts. That means that larger diamonds are uncovered less often than smaller ones. Thus, large diamonds are rare and have a greater value per carat. For that reason, the price of a diamond rises exponentionaly to its size.
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Feb 9, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
- This is a great introduction to choosing a wedding ring. So many people go out and purchase a diamond without really knowing what they are getting and what they are looking for. The four C's as you call it will certainly help!
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