If a dog is man’s best friend, a diamond is a girl’s best friend. Where to purchase a diamond and what to look for in your stone is essential to finding the right ring for her or for her to buy for herself.
To pick out a diamond, you want to go to a well-known dealer. Your salesperson should be knowledgeable about the four C’s of diamond rating as well as the current trends in jewelry styles.
The four C’s of diamonds are cut, color, clarity and carat. The cut refers to two things. The shape of the stone – round, princess, oval – and the craftsmanship that went into the cut to make the facets precision cut to make the stone more vibrant. Some shapes reflect light more than others. A princess cut diamond with it’s square shape and fancy facets will reflect more light than an emerald cut diamond which has very few facets underneath.
Color refers to how white a diamond is. “D” is the highest grade a white diamond can get. That is perfectly white. As you go up the alphabet, stones get progressively more yellowish. A good rule of thumb is not to buy a white diamond that is above “H” in color.
Clarity is a measure of how much included materials are inside your diamond. From flawless (no inclusions and very expensive) to “I-1” (included to the point that you can see by looking at it), clarity is important. There are very small inclusions (VVS-1, VVS-2) that require a jewelers loupe to see. Slightly larger inclusions (VS-1, VS-2) cam sometimes be clearly visible, but often require a loupe to see. “I” clarity diamonds have inclusions that can be seen by the naked eye. The better the clarity, the more expensive the diamond.
Finally, we come to carat. Carat is simply the weight of the diamond. No matter the shape, color or clarity, one stands out as a quality that cannot be denied. You and your jeweler can argue about color (it’s a “G/ no it’s an “F”), carat isn’t up for debate.
Good luck on your diamond buying experience. With the above information, you will be able to make an educated choice in a beautiful Diamonds Dayton.
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