| Bling is the thing when it comes to diamond | | | | rarely will contain flawless stones. Simply beware |
| jewelry. If you are in the market for the perfect | | | | of bracelets that have poor color. Tennis bracelets |
| engagement ring, pendant, or pair of earrings, | | | | with good color will always provide plenty of |
| here are some pointers on what to look for in | | | | sparkle. Yellowed or browning stones will make |
| each type of product. Of course, everyone | | | | for an unhappy wrist. Tip - Diamond tennis |
| knows about the C's. What this article hopes to | | | | bracelets are costly. Be sure to get one with a |
| do is give you a more practical way of shopping | | | | double locking clasp to keep it where it belongs. |
| for diamonds in different types of jewelry. | | | | Rings - Here is where diamond quality is at a |
| Earrings - When it comes to buying diamond | | | | premium. Diamond rings, especially engagement |
| earrings, there are a few things you should know. | | | | rings, rely on the quality as a measure of beauty |
| You may notice that the price of diamond studs | | | | unlike any other piece of jewelry. Often, the |
| can vary greatly from one vendor to the next | | | | choice comes down to size or quality. More men |
| and one pair to another. This is because the | | | | than you would think will buy a far smaller stone |
| quality of diamonds in earrings can be vastly | | | | in exchange for flawless or near flawless quality. |
| different. Typically, the diamonds in stud earrings | | | | Others will be just as happy with an enormous |
| will be middle of the road quality. Understand that | | | | rock, regardless of the quality. The real trick here |
| most flawless stones are saved for pieces that | | | | is to figure out what is important to the person |
| feature a single stone, such as rings or pendants. | | | | getting the ring. Aside from that, you will want to |
| Flawless diamond stud earrings can be found, but | | | | go with your budget and truly shop around. The |
| they will cost a pretty penny. Because most | | | | prices of diamonds and diamond engagement rings |
| diamond studs are not very large individually, you | | | | will vary greatly from one dealer to another. Take |
| will see most in an SI1 type quality. Tip - keep | | | | your time and really decide what is important to |
| your eye open for prices that seem too low. | | | | you. Tip - Look for loose diamonds if you want to |
| Remember, you almost always get what you pay | | | | get creative with your design or are mostly |
| for. | | | | concerned with the stone when it comes to your |
| Bracelets - In diamond bracelets, usually there are | | | | ring. Loose diamonds can save you money and |
| a considerable amount of stones. This is especially | | | | are available in many different colors, cuts, and |
| true when it comes to diamond tennis bracelets. | | | | quality levels. |
| Because of the number of stones, the quality will | | | | There are many other types of diamond jewelry |
| almost always be SI1-SI2. To make a tennis | | | | that have their own qualities. Look out for the |
| bracelet with higher quality stones is usually cost | | | | things mentioned above and you will end up much |
| prohibitive for the manufacturer. Because of this, | | | | happier with your purchase. |
| tennis bracelets will still be rather expensive, but | | | | |