| Buying a diamond, as you might expect, is not like | | | | measured, examined and analyzed by the best |
| buying a new shirt or a television. It is way more | | | | diamond laboratories in the world. You will get an |
| complicated. You need to consider the diamond | | | | official approval for your diamond, and a |
| clarity (huh?), its color (What color?!), if it's the cut | | | | certificate that states all of your diamond |
| you are interested at (cut? I thought it is always | | | | characteristics and flaws (if there are any). A |
| round...) and some more characteristics. In short, | | | | certificate will ensure honesty and sound |
| how do you choose a diamond? Let's make things | | | | investment. In "Ronit-Diamonds", you'll find mostly |
| easy. Below you will find "how to choose your | | | | GIA certificates, but also EGL, GCI and AGS. |
| diamond" short guide. I hope it will help you and | | | | 3. Are you aware of the 4C's? In diamonds |
| make your purchase clear and easy. Let's start! | | | | language, the 4C's refer to a standard diamond |
| 1. Know your diamond. A diamond can come at | | | | characteristics scales- Carat weight, clarity, cut |
| various shapes (that we refer to as 'cuts'). A | | | | and color, which grade a diamond's flaws and |
| diamond's cut is one of the very most important | | | | qualities. |
| qualities. It can be shaped as a circle (round cut, | | | | 4. Did you set a budget? Remember, a diamond is |
| or brilliant cut); a heart (heart cut), a beautiful pear | | | | not a light purchase. Its price can reach 100,000$ |
| shape (oval cut) and so many other cuts can be | | | | and higher. Set a clear budget before you'll start |
| found. Find the cut you feel is most suited to | | | | looking for a diamond, which will help you focus on |
| your needs, and make sure you are fully aware | | | | diamonds available at your price range. |
| of its shape (for instance, a princess cut does not | | | | 5. Note this- buying a diamond online will be |
| actually look like a princess) | | | | cheaper than buying them in the conventional |
| 2. Buy a certified diamond only. When you buy a | | | | way, due to lower overhead costs! |
| certified diamond, your diamond has been | | | | |