| Buying a diamond ring for that special person in | | | | pure it will be. Hence, the slight discoloring marks |
| your life is somewhat a fantasy for some of us | | | | or spots should certainly lower the price of that |
| given its charming and expensive nature and not | | | | diamond. Depending on the color scale (ranging |
| the mentions of the emotions and sentiments | | | | from colorless to yellow tinge), the pricing of the |
| often associated with it. It is imperative that you | | | | diamond should be adjusted accordingly. |
| have a certain level of understanding (by | | | | The ideal diamond with that perfect sparkle and |
| undertaking a certain level of research on its | | | | shine would only be possible if it has a perfect cut |
| various aspects which eventually have a bearing | | | | grade. As per the diamond grading laboratories, it |
| on its pricing) about diamonds before you set out | | | | should be as per certain specification causing and |
| for its purchase. | | | | ensuring maximum twinkle which gives the |
| At the outset, determine a budget and then | | | | diamond its patent unique look. Hence the better |
| accordingly search for the appropriate carat size | | | | the cut, the pricier the diamond would be. This is |
| within the limits of your budget. Most importantly, | | | | by far the most vital of the four Cs highlighted |
| the four Cs of purchasing a diamond must always | | | | above. |
| be borne in mind, i.e. the cut, color, clarity and | | | | The inclusions (nature, position, size etc of the |
| carat. If you rely on the latter, you are bound to | | | | diamond) and its carat, i.e. the unit of weight by |
| get value for your money and it will be a | | | | which diamond is measured should also be borne |
| purchase for lifetime. | | | | in mind. |
| The clearer the diamond the more expensive and | | | | |