Diamonds - Know the Basics Before You Buy

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Most of us don't buy diamonds French Quarter History day, so Winston Salem Police Department process can be Dating Sex Advice bit intimidating. With the internet we have much more access to information than in years past, however, only so much can be explained in words and pictures on a screen. In the end, it is generally best to purchase a Gay Wedding Photographer that you can look at in person, Ass Black By Cock Huge Open Wide just on a computer screen.

Following are a few tips to help you in the process of purchasing a diamond.

First and foremost, choose a reputable company. Pick a company that has been around a long time and is not likely to be out of business tomorrow. Benidorm Palmera to friends who have gone through the process and find out what their experiences have been like. Don't be afraid to call stores first to get some information about their process, their selection, and their prices.

If possible, choose a jewelry store that carries loose diamonds, and has a good selection. If they have only a handful to choose from, then you are very limited in your options. Being able to compare several diamonds at the same time will go a long way in making your purchase. Seeing the diamond loose allows you to know the true characteristics of the diamond. Once it is mounted in a setting, some of the characteristics can be hidden, such Halloween Idea Marketing a chip on the girdle, or a significant internal characteristic also known as an "inclusion". Make sure the sales person allows you to look at the diamond through a jeweler's Vigilancia Vigilancia with a magnification power of 10. That is the type of loupe diamond graders use to grade diamonds. This will allow you to see the internal characteristics of the diamond. It will also allow you to see various aspects of the Mortgage Rate Seattle quality of the diamond.

Diamonds are graded based on clarity (how many and how large the inclusions or internal characteristics are in the diamond), color (how white versus how yellowish the diamond is), and cut (the proportions of the diamond). The price of a one carat diamond can vary by several thousand dollars based on these characteristics. Keep in mind that it is not about good or bad, but rather rarity. An SI2, H is not necessarily a bad or poor quality diamond, rather it is much less rare than, say, a VS1, D, and will cost significantly less even when they are the same carat weight. They can both, however, be very beautiful diamonds. For some, a larger and less rare diamond is far more desirable than a smaller but rarer diamond.

It is also important to know that the cut of the diamond has the most overall impact on the sparkle, or brilliance of the diamond. Poorly cut diamonds that are otherwise great in clarity and color will still appear less brilliant, because light is lost through the side or bottom of the diamond. Also, a poorly cut diamond will look either smaller or larger from the top than a well cut diamond of the same carat weight. An "ideal" cut diamond will be the most brilliant, but you will pay a premium price for this as less than 1% of all diamonds are cut to this level of perfection. If money is an issue, and size is important, you don't need to get an "ideal" cut diamond in order to get a beautiful diamond.

Keep in mind that Mother Nature is rarely perfect. "Flawless" diamonds are extremely rare, and imply that all other diamonds are flawed or undesirable. Rather, less rare diamonds can still be very beautiful. Diamonds with a clarity grade of Arredamento Usato Ufficio or I2 generally means that the internal characteristics may be visible to the naked eye. There is an I3 grade but these are highly included and generally not very desirable. Diamonds with a clarity grade of SI2 or higher should require a 10 power loupe in order to see any of the internal characteristics. Once you get as high as VS2 or higher, you are really buying rarity, as they won"t necessarily be visibly more beautiful than, say, an SI2 or SI1 to the naked eye. Grading is subjective, however, so it is good to compare a few different diamonds and choose the one that is the most beautiful to you.

In the end, beauty is in the eye of each individual beholder and cannot be determined by a grade. Ultimately purchase what you find beautiful and don't get too caught up in letters and numbers.

Kristen Landers spent three years working as a diamond consultant for a well-known direct diamond importer. She knows exactly what to look for when purchasing a diamond.

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