| Like most couples, if you are willing to buy a | | | | directly affects the refractive index of the |
| diamond ring for your marriage, there are certain | | | | diamond and thus, the diamond personality. |
| things to be kept in mind while doing so. | | | | Diamonds that are bright and sparkly are those |
| In other words, when buying a diamond ring, you | | | | that are cut well. On the other hand, diamonds |
| should analyze the 4 C's before arriving at the | | | | that are cut poorly are dull and boring. Thus, while |
| final decision. These are as follows:o Carat Weight | | | | choosing your diamond ring, it is advisable to |
| - One carat is divided into 100 equal parts called | | | | make sure that the cut is perfect.o Color - Apart |
| 'points'. That is, a one carat diamond equals 100 | | | | from the traditional white, diamonds are available |
| points and a half carat one equals 50. It is better | | | | in number of colors and shades. The colors |
| to get the diamond weighed before it is mounted | | | | available range from the usual white to the |
| on the ring as it is easy to determine the weight | | | | beautiful pink. Yellow, green and blue diamonds |
| of loose diamonds. Only a gemologist can | | | | have also become quite popular. The color range |
| determine the weight of the diamond after it has | | | | moves from white and ends at yellow as it |
| been mounted.o Clarity - Any imperfection inside | | | | makes its way through the alphabet. |
| the diamond will greatly affect the overall worth | | | | Thus, take your own time to choose your |
| of the ring by indirectly influencing its refractive | | | | wedding ring not only because you are going to |
| index. This imperfection is called as an 'inclusion'. | | | | make a big investment but also because a |
| To ensure that the diamond you have chosen has | | | | wedding ring is a symbol of your everlasting love |
| a good clarity, it is necessary to make sure that | | | | and something that will add romance to your |
| the size, color and position of the inclusions in the | | | | married life. A good choice can bring a 'MILLION |
| ring do not affect the clarity of the diamond.o Cut | | | | DOLLAR SMILE' on your lady's face. |
| - The cut of the diamond is something that | | | | |