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Shopping for diamond jewelry can be quite overwhelming. Whether you are buying it for the first time or have bought it before, you always want to do your due diligence before making a purchase.
Diamond jewelry ranges from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks to brooches. Diamond jewelry symbolizes beauty, femininity, and status, making them some of the best gift ideas for women. If you’re considering buying diamond jewelry, you need to pay attention to some of the factors we’ve listed below:
1. The 4C’s
The 4Cs stand for the diamond’s carat, color, clarity, and cut. Carat is the diamond’s weight, where each carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams or simply 0.2 grams. It’s worth noting that a diamond’s carat or weight doesn’t necessarily correlate with the size. When everything else is the same (clarity, color, and cut), a 4-carat diamond is more expensive than a ¼ carat.
The color of the diamond determines its rarity and value. Colorless diamonds are the rarest and most expensive, while colored ones are the least expensive. The less rare diamonds are often faint yellow and are less expensive. Even so, not all colored diamonds are cheap. A vivid yellow diamond is rarer and more expensive than white diamonds.
The diamond’s clarity refers to its purity or state of being without any blemishes; the higher the clarity, the more valuable the diamond. Cut refers to the small angles and facets cut into the gem to enhance light reflection. A genuine diamond with a high-quality cut creates a brilliant white reflection and is more expensive than poorly cut diamonds that are dull with blunt angles.
2. Shape and Fluorescence
Diamonds come in round, heart, marquis, princess, overall, emerald, and radiant shapes. A round diamond is highly valuable as it has the most brilliance. Fluorescence measures the blue glow given by some diamonds when exposed to UV rays. Diamonds with the least fluorescence are the most expensive.
3. Who Is It For?
Another thing to consider when buying diamond jewelry is the purpose of the diamond jewelry. You may need first to understand what diamonds symbolize. Doing so can help pick the right jewelry for your partner, friend, or family member.
Historically, diamond jewelry has been used to symbolize status and wealth, beauty and extravagance, as well as love and commitment. However, this doesn’t limit who you can give a diamond necklace, bracelet, brooch, or earring.
Diamond jewelry can be worn by anyone of any age, provided they value the jewelry and are proud of it. For example, a diamond necklace or earring is something every teenager would love. Perhaps you should consider this option when exploring the other popular gift ideas for teenagers.
Endnote
Whether you are getting a diamond ring for your engagement party or buying a diamond necklace for your grandmother, you’ll want to get a genuine product from a reputable store. To avoid potential selection mistakes, you should do your own research before comparing the many options in the market. Where possible, seek professional advice from a certified and trusted gemologist.
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I never knew about the four C’s but it sure makes sense in assessing a diamond. Thank you for this informative post.