{"id":88009,"date":"2013-11-12T11:12:32","date_gmt":"2013-11-12T11:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/2013\/11\/12\/jewelry-diamonds\/"},"modified":"2013-11-12T11:12:32","modified_gmt":"2013-11-12T11:12:32","slug":"jewelry-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/12\/jewelry-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy the Right Diamond, Because Diamonds are Forever!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Almost every girl wishes to receive a diamond at least once in her life. \u00a0Why? \u00a0They are a rare, precious and shiny touch of brightness in our lives. \u00a0A sparkling symbol of eternal love on our hands, they make us feel beautiful and unique like they are. \u00a0Every diamond has its own distinctive features, making each one different from another. \u00a0It\u2019s like they have their own soul, a character that makes them special and beautiful.<\/p>\n

Why do some diamonds have higher value than others? \u00a0How should I choose which diamond to buy?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all related to rarity. \u00a0The rarer the features of a diamond are, the more expensive it is.<\/p>\n

The beauty of a diamond is due to the amount of light that passes through and then is reflected from it. \u00a0The balance between the reflected light and the way light is reflected and dispersed by the diamond is crucial. \u00a0This depends on its internal and external features.<\/p>\n

How are diamonds graded?<\/h6>\n

There are 4 parameters that help us in grading diamonds and their beauty. \u00a0They are called the Four C\u2019s:<\/p>\n

Carat weight<\/h6>\n

The unit of weight used as standard weighting for all gems. \u00a01 carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. \u00a0The more its carat weight is, the bigger the diamond.<\/p>\n

Cut<\/h6>\n

This is the most important aspect. \u00a0How a diamond has been cut affects how the light passes through it. \u00a0\"DiamondThe cut signifies not only the diamond\u2019s shape, but also its proportions, polish and symmetry. \u00a0A diamond\u2019s facets have to be precise in shape and positioning otherwise a diamond might look transparent or dark, because light will not correctly reflect through it. \u00a0There are 4 cut grades: Excellent, Very Good, Good and Fair-Poor. \u00a0If you want a bright sparkling diamond, I would suggest not to go below a \u201cVery good\u201d cut grade.<\/p>\n

Color<\/h6>\n

Diamonds are graded on a color scale from D (colorless) to Z, with D being the rarest and the most valuable. \u00a0The difference from one shade to the next is very, very subtle. \u00a0When a diamond is set, it will look colorless till grade H, and will start to show a slight white tint from I grade on wards. \u00a0The most common diamond\u2019s tint is brown, however they might occur in shades of yellow, orange, blue, green, pink, red and black. \u00a0You may also have heard of something called a \u201cFancy Color.\u201d These occur when the diamond grading goes beyond Z. \u00a0If you find one ,keep hold of it as these are extremely rare and valuable (depending on the color of course.)<\/p>\n

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Clarity<\/h6>\n

The internal characteristic or inclusions of a diamond define its clarity. \u00a0A diamond is a crystallized mineral and during its growth some imperfection can form. \u00a0Those imperfections block the route of light, which depending on their size and position will make a diamond look more or less bright.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cFlawless\u201d diamonds are extremely rare due to the natural growth of diamonds. \u00a0A Flawless or Internally Flawless diamond is completely clear to the naked eye and with a 10x magnification and therefore extremely expensive.<\/p>\n

The VVS1 to VS2 range is where your focus should be. \u00a0These are very high quality diamonds and you will not notice the difference in the diamond when it is glistening on your finger. \u00a0These diamonds are slightly easier to find and therefore are significantly lower in cost when compared to a FL or IF diamond.<\/p>\n

Is there a perfect diamond?<\/h6>\n

So what is a good balance between the 4 C\u2019s to have a beautiful diamond at a reasonable price?<\/p>\n

Look at its brightness, ask for its carat weigh and pay attention to the cut, it\u2019s really important. \u00a0Sometime more carat weight doesn’t mean that a diamond will look bigger. \u00a0It may not have been cut to perfect proportions.<\/p>\n

What is a good compromise between color, clarity and price? \u00a0G\/H color and VS clarity. \u00a0Always, follow your heart… \u00a0It will guide you to the perfect stone for you!<\/p>\n

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\nSilvia Fracchia
\nJewelry Category Manager
\nThe Luxury Closet<\/a><\/p>\n

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