| The average person usually does not have the | | | | |
| experience necessary when it comes to | | | | The color of a diamond can vary a great deal. |
| choosing a diamond of good quality. It is a | | | | The ideal diamond color is clear white. They |
| much more complicated process than one might | | | | can however, range from clear white, to |
| think. There are a lot of separate factors | | | | yellow, to brown. The chart for color will |
| that have to be considered before making a | | | | range from D thru Z, D being the best, Z |
| final decision. That is why you need to | | | | being the worst. If you are buying a jewelry |
| familiarize yourself with a diamond's | | | | piece that has multiple stones, notice the |
| counterparts called the four C's. | | | | color of all them. They should all match each |
| | | | other in shade. The clarity of a diamond will |
| The four C's are the most important words | | | | tell you about the internal and external |
| when determining how much the value of a | | | | flaws it has. Since there is practically no |
| diamond should be. Cut, clarity, color, and | | | | such thing as a perfect diamond, the one you |
| caret all play their own part in the end | | | | purchase will assuredly have some degree of |
| conclusion. When you buy a diamond, it should | | | | flaws. You certificate of authenticity should |
| be accompanied with a certificate of | | | | tell you how many flaws the diamond has. |
| authenticity. This should list the four C's | | | | |
| and state the approximate retail value of the | | | | For example, if there is a dark or a cloudy |
| stone. Be sure you get a certificate and make | | | | spot inside the diamond this is considered an |
| your own comparisons between what it says and | | | | inclusion. If there is a pit, polish line, or |
| the diamond itself. | | | | scratch on the outer surface this would be a |
| | | | blemish. These flaws are like fingerprints |
| The place where you are purchasing your | | | | and will help in identifying the diamond if |
| diamond should loan you a loupe to have a | | | | it is lost or stolen. |
| closer, magnified look at the stone. When you | | | | |
| look at the diamond, pay close attention to | | | | The fourth C is the diamonds caret weight. |
| the facets. Their symmetry should be very | | | | This determines how big the diamond is. The |
| precise. The preciseness of the cut is what | | | | size of your wallet will generally decide |
| determines the diamonds fire and brilliance. | | | | this last factor of the diamond you purchase. |
| If a diamonds cut is good, it should have a | | | | The bigger the size, the more you will pay. |
| good reflection of light. This reflection of | | | | By utilizing the four Cs and a little |
| light will give it that glittering, sparkling | | | | shopping around, you are sure to end up with |
| appearance. | | | | a great diamond. |