| 1. Loose diamonds are diamonds that have been | | | | some insight into the quality of service at the |
| polished and are ready to be set into diamond | | | | online store in question. |
| jewelry such as engagement rings, diamond stud | | | | 6. Some online vendors quote the prices of loose |
| earrings, and diamond pendants. Uncut loose | | | | diamonds on their site, inclusive of shipping and |
| diamonds come from African countries, such as | | | | insurance costs. This is very convenient and |
| Botswana, South Africa, and Angola, Australia, | | | | reassuring. |
| Russia, Canada, and South America. | | | | 7. Once loose diamonds are purchased they can |
| 2. Although plenty of jewelry shops and online | | | | be taken to a local jeweler that you trust in order |
| stores sell diamond set in jewelry, there is a | | | | to be set into the desired item of jewelry, be a |
| growing trend to purchase loose diamonds and | | | | diamond engagement ring, diamond stud earrings, |
| settings separately. Naturally, individuals in the | | | | or diamond pendants. |
| diamond industry do so, but also private | | | | 8. You’ll get a lot satisfaction out of buying |
| customers looking to buy a gift for a loved one. | | | | loose diamonds and then getting the setting the |
| 3. The primary reason that individuals shop | | | | separately. It is a feeling of having designed the |
| separately for loose diamonds and settings, is | | | | item of jewelry yourself, and it will make wearing |
| price. By buying separately it is possible to achieve | | | | it more special. |
| the best possible quality, often at lower prices. | | | | 9. The things to know about loose diamonds are |
| Complete diamond jewelry often comes with a | | | | carat, cut, clarity, color. Carat is the weight of the |
| big markup. This is markup is avoided when loose | | | | diamond. Cut is all about the quality of work that |
| diamonds are purchased separately. | | | | has been put into cutting the faces, or facets, of |
| 4. Buying loose diamonds separately enables a | | | | the diamond. Color refers to the natural color of |
| greater focus on quality. With the unset diamond | | | | the diamond, be it colorless to varying degrees, |
| it’s harder to hide imperfections that would | | | | pink, yellow, or green. Loose diamonds often |
| otherwise be hidden in a set stone. | | | | include imperfections or inclusions, called clarity. |
| 5. The internet is a great place to shop for loose | | | | 10. Finally, loose diamonds come in a variety of |
| diamonds. Vendors selling loose diamonds online | | | | shapes, such as princess, and round shaped |
| are able to cut costs, and in some case pass | | | | diamonds. Diamond vendors will be able to help |
| these savings to the purchaser. There are plenty | | | | you match the item of jewelry with a suitable |
| of good quality online stores selling loose | | | | diamond and setting. |
| diamonds, and customer testimonials can give | | | | |