| Like most couples, if you are willing to buy a | | | | - Cut - The cut of the diamond is something that |
| diamond ring for your marriage, there are certain | | | | directly affects the refractive index of the |
| things to be kept in mind while doing so. In other | | | | diamond and thus, the diamond personality. |
| words, when buying a diamond ring, you should | | | | Diamonds that are bright and sparkly are those |
| analyze the 4 C's before arriving at the final | | | | that are cut well. On the other hand, diamonds |
| decision. These are as follows: | | | | that are cut poorly are dull and boring. Thus, while |
| - Carat Weight - One carat is divided into 100 | | | | choosing your diamond ring, it is advisable to |
| equal parts called 'points'. That is, a one carat | | | | make sure that the cut is perfect. |
| diamond equals 100 points and a half carat one | | | | - Color - Apart from the traditional white, |
| equals 50. It is better to get the diamond weighed | | | | diamonds are available in number of colors and |
| before it is mounted on the ring as it is easy to | | | | shades. The colors available range from the usual |
| determine the weight of loose diamonds. Only a | | | | white to the beautiful pink. Yellow, green and blue |
| gemologist can determine the weight of the | | | | diamonds have also become quite popular. The |
| diamond after it has been mounted. | | | | color range moves from white and ends at yellow |
| - Clarity - Any imperfection inside the diamond will | | | | as it makes its way through the alphabet. |
| greatly affect the overall worth of the ring by | | | | Thus, take your own time to choose your |
| indirectly influencing its refractive index. This | | | | wedding ring not only because you are going to |
| imperfection is called as an 'inclusion'. To ensure | | | | make a big investment but also because a |
| that the diamond you have chosen has a good | | | | wedding ring is a symbol of your everlasting love |
| clarity, it is necessary to make sure that the size, | | | | and something that will add romance to your |
| color and position of the inclusions in the ring do | | | | married life. A good choice can bring a 'MILLION |
| not affect the clarity of the diamond. | | | | DOLLAR SMILE' on your lady's face. |