Diamond
Wedding Rings, Diamond Wedding Bands, Diamond
Engagement Ring
Is
it about that time to pop the question? Finding the perfect
diamond engagement ring or diamond wedding bands can
be quite intimidating. Don't worry we have made shopping
for diamonds online an easy process. The best part
of it all, we have supplied you with an education on diamonds.
This will help you choose the perfect princess cut diamond
or round cut diamond that is within your budget.
Diamond Earrings, Diamond Rings,
Men's Diamond Rings
Wearing
a diamond ring is a great way to look fantastic. A nice
pair of diamond stud earrings complete any outfit by
making you sparkle. Whether you’re going out for
a night on the town and you want that sexy look or you have
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Diamonds are no longer only for engagement rings.
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Bracelets, Diamond Watches
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The
Education of a Diamond
The 4 C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity,
Carat –Learn about choosing the perfect diamond
by following these guidelines.
Finding the perfect diamond can be overwhelming especially
if you are a first time shopper. But
once you know the basics, choosing a diamond can be exciting
and rather simple. Diamonds
are classified by the 4 C’s, BestPriceJewelers.com
has supplied you with accurate information, to make choosing
a diamond for you or your loved one an easy process.
Cut
Probably the most important of the 4C’s; it determines
the shape, brilliance, and fire of diamonds.
The
cut of a diamond is very important to any diamond
for both aesthetic reasons as well as its ability to increase
market value. The cut refers to
the technique of changing the stone from in the ‘rough’
to a brilliant diamond.
Brilliance refers to how the diamond sparkles
and sets it apart from all other gemstones.
It is caused by white light reflecting off the diamonds
surface and the mirrored depths of the pavilion.
Fire
or dispersion is the flashes of reflected color within the stone.
A
proper cut will enhance a stone’s brilliance, and increase
the market value of the diamond.
In order to achieve this, the diamond must be
cut proportionately.
Diamonds, of course, come in many different shapes,
and the shape of a diamond refers to how a diamond
was cut. What you may not know
is that the different shapes, although all are lovely, have
a different effect on the degree of brilliance and fire.
Depending on what factor is important to you, choose
your diamond accordingly.
Shapes:
The shape of the diamond exerts qualities that are simple
to match up with different personalities.
This royal cut diamond, is deemed emerald because
the shape is most associated with the emerald gemstone.
It is the most expensive cut, because it generally has
a higher clarity, but with a catch--the emerald cut
diamond can appear dull, because it has fewer facets, which
ultimately means less brilliance.
A romantic cut diamond the Heart cut is very difficult
to make perfectly but very attractive.
The heart cut epitomizes the greatest expression of love.
This royal cut diamond carries the name of a French
noblewoman, it can not be mistaken for its pointed oval shape
separates it from all others, its fragile ends also make it
the most expensive of all the cuts.
An alternative to the round diamond, it can give
the illusion of a larger diamond compared to a round cut
diamond of the same weight.
The pear shape diamond cut to maximize brilliance,
and like the marquise it is fragile because of its one pointed
end, which makes it less expensive.
The
radiant cut diamond is square in shape
with the rounded edges like the emerald cut, to maximize
brilliance and fire.
Unlike the emerald cut diamond, the Princess
cut diamond has high brilliance and will not dull quickly.
The princess cut is extremely popular right now,
after it was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘Sex and
the City.’
A timeless classic, the round cut diamond is the
most popular of all cuts. It has
high brilliance, which makes it the most common for solitaire
pieces.
Other
fancy cuts diamond include the trillion, the
asscher, and the cushion.
Color
In terms of value, the opposite ends of the color spectrum
are higher in value. A colorless
or icy white diamond is more valuable than a diamond
with a slight yellow tint. On
the other end of the spectrum, diamonds with bold
colors of yellow, pink, blue are
more expensive.
Color
is graded on the GIA Color Chart shown below:
| Color
Grade |
Description
| Description
Appearance
|
| D
|
Colorless
|
Diamond
appears completely colorless. There is no change
in appearance when mounted. |
| E
|
| F
|
| G
|
Slight
color |
A slight
color tint is visible during grading, but when mounted the stone looks
colorless. |
| H |
| I |
| J |
| K
|
Faint
yellow |
Color
tint is visible during color grading, and when mounted the stone shows
a tint of color. |
| L |
| M
|
| N-Z
|
Light
yellow |
Obvious yellow or
grayish color |
| Z+
|
Fancy
|
Color is bold. |
Clarity
The clarity measures a diamond’s purity or imperfections.
A diamond may have inclusions or blemishes,
which are internal and external imperfections. The
fewer the flaws the higher the market value of a diamond.
Many times these flaws are not visible; however with close
inspection they become apparent and could ultimately decrease
the value of the diamond.
Clarity is graded in the GIA Clarity Chart shown
below:
Carat
The weight of a diamond is measured in Carats, which
should not be confused with Karat, the weight measurement for
gold. On carat is equal to 0.20 grams. The carat alone
does not determine a diamonds worth, although, generally
the bigger the diamond the more expensive it is.
The
History of Diamonds
Thousands of years ago at the Earth’s core, carbon crystallized
under extreme heat forming what we call a 'diamond.'
In some instances and under extremely rare accidents of nature
other substances mixed with the carbon causing the composition
to change and ultimately created a colored diamond. After
the formation, violent volcanic eruptions pushed a substance
called kimberlite carrying the crystallized carbon to the surface,
where it was then discovered by humans.
The
word 'diamond' actually comes from the Greek word for
"unconquerable," and throughout history, the diamond was
held in high regard by ancient kings from China, India, Egypt,
and across Europe for its incredible strength, as it can not
be scratched by any other known material.
Before
the 18th Century almost all diamonds were found in India, who
naturally dominated the trade. In the beginning only two trade
routes to Europe have been recorded. One starting in India,
leading to Constantinople, and ending in Italian cities. The
other starting in the Saudi Peninsula, and traveling by water
from Egypt to Europe.
During
this time, diamonds were also revered by Arab princes, who bought
the largest diamonds from the traders traveling to Europe
and Chinese noble men. In China, the diamond was honored
as a symbol of wealth and was used as an engraving tool by the
wealthiest nobility. The diamond was an icon, desired for its
unbeatable strength rather than for its beauty.
A
change occurred during the second half of the 15th century when
the French Dukes of Burgundy wore diamond jewelry as
a sign of wealth and luxury. At the end of the 15th century,
Austrian Archduke Maximilian gave a diamond ring to his
fiancé, constituting the tradition of giving a diamond
as a symbol of love and eternal commitment. The ring was placed
on the fourth finger of the left hand, due to superstition that
the finger holds a direct link to the heart, and so holds the
tradition of placing the engagement ring on this finger.
As
the diamond became increasingly popular, its demand increased
as well, depleting the diamond mines in India. It was
around the same time, at the beginning of the 18th century,
when the Indian mines were drying up that diamonds were
discovered in both Brazil and South Africa. The Brazilian mines,
however, ran dry within the century, leaving South Africa to
discover the world's largest and most famous diamonds in
the world, only second to those found in India. Today diamonds
are mined in Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, China, Ghana,
Namibia, Russia, South Africa, and Zaire. The major cutting
centers are in Antwerp, Bombay, New York, and Tel Aviv.
Today,
diamonds are not only for the wealthy. With technology,
the diversity of diamonds have made the diamond
even more popular and everyone can find them affordable. This
century will be the most prosperous for the diamond as
new cuts are discovered and new designs for jewelry include
diamonds.
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