The Four C's of Diamonds
by Karl Needan
http://www.flavadiamond.com
Diamonds are a girl's best friends, they say. A diamond is
the perfect token for both men and women on special
occasions, an engagement, a birthday, or just because you
want to. But before you go and buy the big rock, there are
things you will need to know.
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.
It starts off with the cut of the diamond to bring out the
natural beauty of the stone as well as the overall
appearance of the ring or necklace or bracelet. There is a
new trend in creating a cut that reflects light in more
directions and can make for an exquisite and sparkling
diamond that gets noticed.
Next in line is the color of the diamond. While it might
seem silly to think of a color for a diamond, it is only the
very high quality diamonds that are perfectly clear. If you
are willing to pay more, you can get a perfect clear
diamond, though slightly colored diamonds are
indistinguishable to the eye and can be purchased for a lot
less money.
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.
Keeping the C's quartet in mind when you're looking for a
diamond for someone on that special occasion will certainly
help in making the right choice to suit their tastes. And
you can always get the most value for your money, when you
are a little tight on your budget. Simply choosing a high
carat diamond with a few more flaws in its clarity and one
imperceptibly tinged with color can save you quite a bit of
money.
The beneficiary will be too thrilled to bother about all
these details anyway.
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.
Submit An Article
|