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