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How To Choose A Diamond For An Engagement Ring

Congratulations, you are in the market for afor the buck. The resale value on a colored
diamond engagement ring. The average consumerstone with imperfections is not very high.
may need to rely much upon his jewelry storeOn the other hand, the resale value of a fine
clerk unless research is done before hand.grade  colored  gem  is  fairly  high.
The consumer must do a lot more to become a
more intelligent customer of the diamondThe next step in choosing a stone is the cut
merchant. The knowledge of the fact thator make. The cut more than any factor,
nature furnishes few absolutely white anddetermines the brilliancy of the stone. The
even fewer absolutely perfect diamonds, willbrilliancy includes both the perfect
go a long way towards building frank andreflection of white light and the prismatic
cordial relations with the jewelry dealer ofdisplay of colored lights. The consumer can
choice. It is always necessary for thetest the brilliancy of a stone without the
dealer to explain why a smaller finer diamonduse of measurements. If the stone is cut
costs more than a larger not as fine gem.well it will have the same brilliancy from
The consumer must be aware that some smallany distance up to twenty feet from the eye.
imperceptible defects may exist on the lessAt no distance should the stone appear weak
fine stone, but they do not hurt theor less brilliant in the center. Over thick
appearance of the it. These smallstones will appear vacant, or dark, in the
imperceptible defects will however lower thecenter. The stone that is cut too thin will
price of the stone. It may make sense for ahave a ring of brilliancy around the outside
consumer to buy a bigger less fine stone foraround a black center, producing the fish eye
the price of a smaller fine stone for theeffect. Over thick and over thin stones
same  price.should  be  avoided.
The buyer must always beware that these smallThe buyer must also scrutinize the finish of
imperfections will hurt the resale value.a stone. All of the stones facets should be
High grade stones will always retain a lotsymmetrically related to each other. The
more monetary value than a stone of a poorerfacets should be above the girdle should
grade. It is also harder to resell a stone ofmatch those below in position. The upper
poorer grade. If the buyer entertains thefacets and the lower facets should directly
converting of the stone into cash, it is muchline up and the edges should meet. The
wiser to buy only the better grades asfinish of the stone should also be well
regards  to  perfection.checked. Most rough or chipped areas will be
around  the  girdle.
In color, the public is also advised not to
go with the very highest of grades, but aOnly a stone that appears perfectly round
stones of rather less rare tints. Never buyshould be accepted. Stones of other contours
a low grade off color stone that isare much less salable. The buyer must be
perceptible to average eye. It is suggestedaware that the price per carat advances
that colored diamonds be purchased in therather rapidly with increase in size up to
grades of Crystals and Silver Capes. Thesomewhat over a carat. Smaller diamonds are
average retailer will probably call them bluemuch more abundant in the mines than the
white and fine white. Always insist onlarger ones. The law of supply and demand
seeing the stone in broad day light, as todictates the prices of diamonds on the
check for imperfections. In regards to themarket.
cheaper colored stones they possess more bang



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