| When purchasing a diamond, whether it is for an | | | | which go against the traditional appeal of a |
| engagement or wedding ring or for sheer | | | | colorless specimen. |
| indulgence, there are about 13 different factors | | | | 3) Diamond Clarity |
| that usually affect the value of the diamonds you | | | | Since diamonds are a natural entity, no two |
| may choose from. Often, you will hear about the | | | | diamond rings will be exactly the same. This only |
| "4 C's regarding the selection of a diamond ring. | | | | intensifies the allure of making the perfect |
| This is the most common way to go about | | | | diamond ring purchase, knowing that you will |
| choosing the best type of diamonds for your | | | | possess something that no one else has. All |
| piece of jewelry. | | | | diamonds offer varying degrees of clarity that are |
| Before embarking on this diamond-selecting | | | | marked by how clear and flawless they appear. |
| journey, you should set budget limitations or you | | | | When a diamond has more inclusions, it will cost |
| might become heartbroken when you fall in love | | | | less. To normal eyesight, it will still appear brilliant, |
| with a particular option and find that it is way out | | | | but to the microscope and jewelers perception, it |
| of your realm of possibility. For a more valuable | | | | is a different story and is reflected in the price of |
| diamond that fully embraces the 4 C's (cut, | | | | the diamond ring. |
| clarity, color and caret weight), you should expect | | | | 4) Diamond Weight |
| to pay a considerable amount of money. | | | | We've all heard of them and it is a common |
| 1) Diamond Cut | | | | question: "How many carets is this ring?" When a |
| The cut of a diamond refers to the shape, as well | | | | diamond ring buyer inquires about the number of |
| as the make of a diamond, which is how well the | | | | carets in a diamond, they are making reference |
| diamond has been constructed in regards to polish | | | | to the weight of the gem. To purchase a large |
| and its proportions. Today, there are numerous | | | | diamond, you would have a diamond that is quite |
| shapes to choose from that allows a wide range | | | | rare. This is shown in the price of a diamond ring |
| of personal expression and preference. While | | | | that highlights a 2-caret gem versus a ring that |
| there are a few rare shapes to select, the most | | | | has two 1-caret stones set in the center. |
| common diamond cuts are round, pear, oval, | | | | Purchasing a Diamond Ring |
| emerald, marquise, princess, radiant and | | | | The quality of the diamond in a diamond ring will |
| heart-shaped. When explaining the make of a | | | | either increase or decrease the value of the |
| diamond, jewelers will refer the symmetry and | | | | selection, but may still appeal to the visual senses |
| table percentage, as well as the depth percentage | | | | of a buyer. This is fine, but with whatever |
| of the gem. | | | | selection you choose, dealing with a reputable |
| 2) Diamond Color | | | | jeweler is a must. This is especially suggested |
| The highest quality of diamond is presented in a | | | | when buying a diamond ring for an engagement |
| colorless diamond. The more color that a diamond | | | | or wedding ring that is meant to stand the test |
| has, the less rare it is considered, as seen with | | | | of time. In any event, knowing the ins and outs |
| yellow shades of these gems. Today, it is | | | | of the 4 C's will make you a well-prepared |
| becoming more and more acceptable to choose a | | | | shopper when it comes to choosing the perfect |
| colorful diamond, such as shades of pink or blue, | | | | diamond setting. |