Diamond Rings are true to the Heart

Diamond is a mineral and is the hardest knownsize and quality so when choosing diamond rings it
substance to man, but one of the simplest beingis important to consider your budget.
composed of carbon and the first recordedDiamonds are graded according to the 4
history dates back to some 3000 years ago toc’s which refers to cut,
India. Throughout history diamonds have beenclarity, colour and carat.The cut of a diamond is
associated with mystical power, great beauty andvery important as it affects the reflective
more recently great value and wealth. The wordqualities, which will determine the brilliance of a
comes from the Greek meaningdiamond and how it looks to the naked eye. Cut
¢â€žÂ¢ meaning unconquerable and they haveshould not be confused with shape such as pear,
been worn throughout the ages by men goingemerald, round etc.
into battle as a sign of strength, courage andClarity refer to the number of flaws known as
invincibility.inclusions in the stone and the stones which have
Most diamonds still originate from central andfewer inclusion are more highly prized and valuable
south Africa although there have been otherbecause they have greater brilliance. Remember
significant finds in Canada, Brazil, Australia and thethough that a diamond
biggest diamond mine is in Siberia. The diamonddoesn’t have to be
market is very much dominated by De Beers toflawless to look absolutely stunning.
control the supply and price of diamonds acrossDiamond colour usually refers to whiteness or
the world by what some would say arecolourlessness in white diamonds with those with
monopolistic practices.least colour being more valuable because of their
Some of the worlds largest and most valuableability to pass more light giving more sparkle and
diamonds are in the Tower of London in thefire. Coloured diamonds do occur naturally ranging
British Crown Jewels.from blue to green but they are rare and very
Diamonds are indeed very desirable objects andexpensive.
are worn throughout the world set in preciousCarat is the unit of weight for measuring the size
metals in many different types of jewellery. Oneof diamonds and in this case it really is a case of
of the most common pieces of jewellery is stillsize does matter. The value of a diamond rises
the ladies diamond engagement ring and manyexponentially in relation to its size so the cost of a
women still choose to have a diamond as a4 carat stone for instance will not be double the
symbol of love to wear on their engagementcost of a 2 carat stone but very much more. So
finger whether it be the traditional solitaire orit is all down to your budget and not a measure
three diamonds which some believe signifiesof how much someone loves another.
‘I loveCost is important when buying a diamond ring but
you’.Diamonds haveyou will find that there is a huge choice out there
always been associated with romance and legendthat will fit within your budget. Remember that
and it is said thatclever design and settings can make a diamond
Cupid’s arrows wereappear bigger but if you really want a larger stone
tipped with diamonds because they possess aon a limited budget you could decide to purchase
magic that nothing else has equalled.a stone which is graded slightly lower in terms of
Diamonds vary enormously in price according toclarity and colour.