Choosing your Diamond Earrings

There are four C's to note when choosing a pairImperfections or inclusions affect the way light is
of diamond earrings. These are important to notereflected by the stone, so the clearer the gem,
especially if it is the main or focal gem in yourthe 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: thesave 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 ofto the size of the diamond with one carat equal
the diamond will determine how brilliant its shine isto about 200 mgs. An honest diamond seller will
and the higher the quality of the cut the higherhave jewelry marked with 'ct' for carat or 'ctw
the price will be. Less popular cuts like pear andtcw' for total carat weight. When buying earrings
emerald are often a bit cheaper because they arewith 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 becausediamonds of equal size.
diamonds are a natural substance, they are notRemember that each of the four C's affect the
always crystal clear. They come in differentdiamond's value in some way and that these four
colors yellow, pink and red, with the last twoC's are what the professionals look at. Now that
being the more expensive of all. Color is a veryyou know about the four C's you can ask
important factor in diamond earrings because theprofessional questions before buying your diamond
lighter the color the more they will sparkle andearrings. 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 thespending your money wisely.
number of imperfections found in your diamond.