| In judging diamond jewelry it is a common | | | | larger are also rarer than smaller diamonds the |
| occurrence to get a diamonds shape and the cut | | | | value rises very much when the weight increases. |
| mixed up. The cut of a diamond describes the | | | | If you are buying a diamond from a wholesaler |
| performance of light, dimensions, and finish. Shape | | | | they must by law tell you the carat weight in the |
| is just the outline of the diamond from a top | | | | piece of jewelry. |
| view. In judging diamond jewelry you must make | | | | In judging diamond jewelry look to see how many |
| sure there is a good cut. | | | | flaws are on the diamond. Flaws, also called |
| The cut of the diamond has the biggest effect on | | | | inclusions, are rare and are highly valued. How the |
| the sparkle of the diamond. A diamond that has | | | | clarity is graded is based on the number, size, |
| immaculate color and is very clear can look dull | | | | location, and type of the flaws found within the |
| with a poor cut on the stone. | | | | diamond. Make sure the flaws are picked out as if |
| In judging the value of a diamond the color of the | | | | they are not the diamond will be much more |
| diamond is a major factor. The diamonds with the | | | | expensive. |
| least amount of coloring are worth the most. | | | | Make sure to check the cut, carat weight, color, |
| Even a very small amount of color in the gem | | | | and flaws on the diamond in the jewelry to make |
| can make it so the diamond's brilliance is | | | | sure you are getting the best deal. Considering a |
| diminished. The higher grade the diamond is the | | | | diamond can be very expensive it is wise to |
| more expensive it will be. | | | | understand all of these factors or get a |
| The weight of the carats in the diamond is | | | | professional to judge it for you. Also make sure |
| important when judging diamond jewelry. The | | | | the diamond is certified as the certification will |
| diamond in the jewelry in terms of its weight is | | | | guarantee its authenticity. |
| measured in carats. Considering diamonds that are | | | | |