| Choosing diamonds and diamond jewellery can be | | | | and exposes as much of the diamond as |
| a minefield. Follow the tips below when doing | | | | possible. Ultimately, the less metal there is |
| your research and making your selection, and you | | | | surrounding the diamond, the more light dispersion |
| can't go far wrong. | | | | is facilitated within the diamond and, therefore, the |
| 1) If you're after sparkle, then round diamonds | | | | more sparkle and brilliance the diamond will emit. |
| are probably the best. | | | | 5) Once you have decided on your diamond and |
| 2) Look for well balanced diamonds in terms of | | | | made your purchase, don't foget this. Diamonds |
| colour and clarity, and maximise it to whatever | | | | are like anything else. They need looking after. |
| your budget can afford. It is the whiteness and | | | | Yes, they are the hardest natural mineral known |
| the inclusions which will give your diamond its | | | | to man. However, they still need a bit of TLC |
| overall appearance. | | | | from time to time. Grease and dirt can get onto |
| 3) Add to #2 the fact that you need to be | | | | the diamond and into the setting, affecting the |
| looking for well CUT diamonds - in other words, | | | | lustre of the diamond. How do you clean it? |
| get a diamond with a cut grade of good or | | | | Simple - get some warm water with some mild |
| better. If your diamond doesn't have a cut | | | | washing up liquid in it and a soft bristled |
| grade, then look at the other characteristics such | | | | toothbrush, and away you go, remembering to |
| as the diamonds symmetry, depth and table etc | | | | rinse it in cold water at the end and drying with a |
| and speak to your diamond specialists. | | | | soft cloth. And, of course, making sure you put |
| 4) Choose a ring setting that looks not only | | | | the plug into the sink before you start!!!!! |
| pleasing to the eye, but which minimise the metal | | | | |