| Giving a diamond ring is a great way to
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| | Pieces
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| say, "I love you" to that special someone
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| | When you shop for a diamond ring or other
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| or to propose marriage. But when you set
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| | diamond jewelry, be sure it is set in
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| out to find that perfect diamond ring or
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| | real gold jewelry for its band, necklace,
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| any diamond jewelry, you can quickly
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| | bracelet, or earrings. There are 14K
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| become confused with all the offerings
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| | cubic zirconia jewelry pieces that might
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| available today. It's important that you
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| | contain what "looks like" real diamonds,
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| know what to look for in diamond jewelry.
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| | but they are actually simulated (or
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| The Four Cs of Diamonds
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| | manmade) diamonds.
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| Look for the four Cs of diamonds. These
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| | Look for the trademark in jewelry such as
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| are clarity, cut, color, and carat
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| | 14kt gold necklaces, 14kt gold earrings,
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| weight. Clarity signifies the presence or
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| | 14kt gold bracelets, and diamond rings.
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| absence of irregularities or
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| | Buying Diamonds Online
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| imperfections in the stone. Imperfections
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| | When buying diamond jewelry online, be
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| may appear as bubbles, spots, or lines.
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| | sure the jeweler offers a Jewelry
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| The clarity is often determined by the
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| | Certificate of Authenticity. Check with
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| passing of light through the diamond. The
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| | Better Business Bureau Online to be sure
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| fewer imperfections the diamond jewelry
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| | the retailer is trustworthy. The BBB
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| has, the more valuable it will be.
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| | Online will show if there have been any
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| Clarity is graded on a scale from
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| | complaints or reports of fraud against
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| flawless (FL or IF) to imperfect (I)
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| | the company. This will give you peace of
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| according to the GIA (Gemological
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| | mind while shopping.
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| Institute of America) quality analysis
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| | Use search features at jewelry sites to
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| scale for diamond jewelry.
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| | find just the right diamond jewelry. Look
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| The diamond's cut is also important. The
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| | for the four Cs mentioned above and ask
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| cut is what gives a diamond its
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| | about the diamond's weight if it's not
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| brilliance and determines the number of
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| | provided at the website. Also, check to
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| facets in the diamond. The "round
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| | be sure the shipping and handling will
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| brilliant" cut is the most popular
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| | keep your diamond safe. Find out if
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| diamond cut, especially for an engagement
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| | shipping insurance is available and what
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| ring.
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| | types of packaging is used. Also, ask for
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| Diamond color also determines the value.
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| | assistance if you have questions. A
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| Colorless diamonds are the most valuable;
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| | dependable online jeweler will be
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| however, diamonds with color are popular
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| | available to help.
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| for non-proposal gifts. Diamond colors
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| | Online jewelry stores usually carry an
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| range from D (colorless) to Z.
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| | assortment of jewelry items ranging from
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| A diamond's carat is the actual weight of
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| | a 10kt or 14kt gold necklace with or
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| the diamond, not the size. One carat is
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| | without attached slides or stones, a
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| equal to 200 milligrams. One ounce
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| | pearl necklace, 10kt or 14kt gold hoop
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| contains 142 carats. Larger diamonds
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| | earrings, tennis bracelets, diamond
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| usually have a greater value for each
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| | rings, pendants, and other fine jewelry
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| carat.
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| | pieces.
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| Real Diamonds are set in Real Jewelry
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