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Quartet in C -- Choosing a diamond
by Karl Needan
http://www.flavadiamond.com
If you're looking to buy that all important engagement ring
or just a token of your affection for a loved one, you'll
need to know everything you can about diamonds.
The C's quartet -- the four points you need to consider when
choosing a diamond -- help you measure the value of this
precious gem, assess it's'sbeauty in a different light, and
get an idea of its quality.
The cut of the diamond is what brings out the natural luster
of the stone especially when set in a ring, necklace or
bracelet. A popular technique nowadays is cutting the stone
so that it reflects light and sparkles when viewed from many
angles. This stone is bound to turn heads.
The color of the diamond might sound a bit absurd but in
actual fact, only very high grade diamonds are completely
clear. These can be quite costly so if you are looking for
something cheaper, go for slightly colored diamonds (the
color is hardly visible to the naked eye).
And then there is the carat weight of the diamond. Some
recipients think that bigger is better for a diamond, but
that might not work out well for every finger or piece of
jewelry. If the recipient has a smaller finger, you may be
able to purchase a slightly smaller carat weight because it
will look bigger on the finger. Likewise, you may need to
purchase a higher carat weight if the finger is larger.
The clarity of the diamond refers to the imperfections
naturally existing in the stone. Most diamonds have flaws
and the fewer there are, the costlier the stone. Only an
expert eye can identify flaws in a diamond.
When you're choosing diamonds, you may want to factor in all
of these categories in order to purchase a diamond that is
just right for the recipient. If you are on a limited
budget, you may want to find a diamond whose clarity and
color are less than perfect in order to be able to purchase
a larger carat weight.
The recipient won't be able to tell these finer points
anyways.
But do remember that the size or cut does not figure in the
final analysis, when it comes to assessing the value of the
diamond, it's'sonly the quality that counts.
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