| There are four C's to note when choosing a | | | | diamond. Imperfections or inclusions affect |
| pair of diamond earrings. These are important | | | | the way light is reflected by the stone, so |
| to note especially if it is the main or focal | | | | the clearer the gem, the more expensive it |
| gem in your earring. | | | | is. Most imperfections can only be seen at a |
| | | | very close distance, so you can save money on |
| The first C is "Cut". Cut involves two | | | | diamond earrings by finding a pair with a few |
| factors: the shape of the diamond and the | | | | imperfections. |
| quality of the cut. Three of the most common | | | | |
| are the brilliant cut, the princess cut and | | | | The fourth C is "Carat". Simply put carat |
| the emerald cut. The cut of the diamond will | | | | refers to the size of the diamond with one |
| determine how brilliant its shine is and the | | | | carat equal to about 200 mgs. An honest |
| higher the quality of the cut the higher the | | | | diamond seller will have jewelry marked with |
| price will be. Less popular cuts like pear | | | | 'ct' for carat or 'ctw/tcw' for total carat |
| and emerald are often a bit cheaper because | | | | weight. When buying earrings with diamonds, |
| they are less in demand. | | | | look for the tcw. Diamond earrings are bought |
| | | | in pairs and so they should have two diamonds |
| The second C is "Color". Color varies | | | | of equal size. |
| because diamonds are a natural substance, | | | | |
| they are not always crystal clear. They come | | | | Remember that each of the four C's affect the |
| in different colors yellow, pink and red, | | | | diamond's value in some way and that these |
| with the last two being the more expensive of | | | | four C's are what the professionals look at. |
| all. Color is a very important factor in | | | | Now that you know about the four C's you can |
| diamond earrings because the lighter the | | | | ask professional questions before buying your |
| color the more they will sparkle and draw | | | | diamond earrings. It is important to know |
| attention to your face. | | | | how to choose a pair of diamond earrings to |
| | | | be sure that you are spending your money |
| The third C is "Clarity". Clarity refers to | | | | wisely. |
| the number of imperfections found in your | | | | |