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Diamond Wedding Ring Buying Guide

Guide  to  Diamond  Engagement  Rings(GIA) has developed a grading system using
alphabet letters D to Z that compares the
Congratulations!color of a diamond to the color of
pre-selected gems. Later letters indicate
The wedding ring is the single most importantdeeper  colors.
piece of jewelry that you will give to your
spouse in your lifetime. The ring symbolizesShape
your everlasting love and devotion to your
spouse. It not only symbolizes your love forRound
each other, it also marks one of the most
important occasions in your life. To make theBy far the most preferred diamond shape, the
best decision when buying a diamond ring, youround-brilliant cut is also the most
should be ready with as much information asoptically brilliant because of its 360-degree
possible.symmetrical shape. A round brilliant is a
great choice if you want the most sparkle and
Diamond  Grading  Terminologythe  most  enduring  classic  shape.
A diamond's cost is based on thePrincess
characteristics known as the "4 C's".
Clarity, Colour and Cut (proportion) are theThe princess cut is a modern classic of
quality elements which together with theclean, square lines and beautiful sparkle.
Carat  Weight determine the value of a stone.This shape is the perfect choice if you
prefer a square or rectangular outline but
1.  Diamond  Carat  Weightwant  the  brilliance  of  a  round.
When shopping for an engagement ring, oneMarquise
quality that is always discussed is the
diamond carats. Carat is the measure of aThe marquise cut is a regal, elongated shape
diamond's weight, though it is often confusedwith tapering points at both ends. Its shape
with size. One carat is equivalent to 200tends to flatter the finger, making it appear
milligrams.longer. A marquise-cut diamond should be
mounted with six prongs: four positioned on
2.  Diamond  Claritythe sides to hold the body of the stone
securely and two V-shaped prongs to protect
Diamond clarity is critical for engagementthe points at either end, the most vulnerable
rings. Nature seldom creates flawlesspart  of  the  diamond.
diamonds, and most stones have various types
of flaws. Inclusions are additional mineralsEmerald
that may cause a streak or stripe through the
stone, and fractures are miniscule cracks andThe emerald-cut diamond is among the most
splits that look like tiny crystals, cloudsclassic of diamond shapes. Its clean lines
or feathers. Clarity is the scale ofcome from step-cutting, or parallel line
perfection established by the Gemologicalfacets. It is always cut with blocked corners
Institute of America (GIA) that measures theand is usually cut to a rectangular outline,
number  and  magnitude of flaws in a diamond.although  a  few  are  cut to be more square.
3.  Diamond  CutOval
The cut of a diamond refers to the angles andThe oval cut is most similar a
proportions of the stone and has nothing toround-brilliant cut and combines the round's
do with its shape. Diamond cuts are designedsparkle with a flattering, elongated outline.
cut to internally reflect light from oneIt makes a good choice for someone who wants
mirror-like facet to another, dispersing anda unique shape but loves the fire and
reflecting it through the top of the stone.brilliance  of  a  round  diamond.
This brilliance is known as the diamond's
"fire."Heart
4.  Diamond  ColorThe heart-shaped diamond is the most romantic
of diamond shapes. It is similar to the pear
Diamond color ranges from clear to varyingshape but has a cleft in the rounded end that
shades of yellow and brown. A diamond's colorforms the lobes of the heart. The complexity
rating refers to its degree of coloration,of the shape requires skilled cutting to
and the Gemological Institute of Americaensure proper brilliance.



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