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Buy
A Diamond Engagement
Ring
So you've decided to buy a diamond
engagement
ring,
but do you know what type of diamond you want?
Before you do, it's important that you understand how to do so.
The 4 C's of Diamonds
The 4 c's of diamonds is a recognised worldwide as the method in which
we
grade diamonds. The four C's stand for Carat, Clarity, Color and
Cut. We use these terms to help rate the rings overall cost.
The cut describes the way in which the stone has been shaped. The cut
of a diamond can determine how much light passes through the diamond
and also how much brilliance it has. This is used to rate the diamond
from either poor to ideal.
Secondly, the weight of the carat is also a measure for determining the
price and quality of the engagement ring. Generally, the heavier the
diamond the higher the cost.
Clarity is the third measure of diamond engagement rings. Basically,
the clarity of a diamond is the measurement of how many flaws are
within the diamond. Nearly all diamonds have flaws, however, many of
which are invisible to the naked eye.
The final C in the four C's is color. As surprising as it is to most
people, diamonds do have color. Generally the color will be white, or
near-colorless with a hint of color. These colors can absorb light, so
for maximum brilliance you want a stone with as little much color as
possible.
In addition, some diamonds also come in green and red. These are,
however, extremely rare and thus, very expensive.
What Type Of Setting?
Even though you may have decided upon a diamond, you still need to
choose a setting for the engagement ring.
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