Buying A Diamond Engagement Ring
Let’s face it — no matter what kind of jewelry you want to purchase, the one that truly has gained a glorious reputation world wide for being \”a girl’s best friend\” has been the piece de resistance, the diamond.
Diamonds have long been one of the most sought after gems. Acquiring the most beautiful and best cut diamond for yourself or for the love of your life can certainly be a challenge. A little knowledge will put you way ahead of the game when it comes time to buy that special diamond for your special someone.
You just need to know four things, Clarity, Color, Cut, and Carat Weight.
Clarity – Clarity describes the purity of the diamond. Ideally you want to purchase a stone that is clear, not cloudy, with no imperfections.
Color - Color describes the amount of color the diamond contains.
Cut – Cut refers to the finished cut shape of the diamond. The diamond cutter creates the beauty of each stone thru knowledgeable cutting. The other three C’s are created by nature; man creates this facet of the stone’s beauty.
Caret – Caret refers to the weight of the stone. Value and cost per caret increases with caret size as larger stones naturally occur less frequently in nature.
Once you’ve chosen the centerpiece of your engagement ring, the perfect diamond, you then have the choice of mountings. The setting is important to the overall finished look of the piece. The precious metal you choose, should compliment the diamond. Antique settings tend to vary in the ornateness of the designs available. Designer settings can also vary greatly in their style. Your aim should be to compliment the centerpiece diamond.
Just remember the 4C’s, Clarity, Color, Cut, and Caret. With this little bit of knowledge in your arsenal, you’ll be certain to impress her when you go shopping for that special diamond for her.
About The Author:
Robert Vayner is CEO/Founder of FashionPenny.com, a purveyor of fine wholesale diamond engagement rings. http://www.fashionpenny.com/diamond.html