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