Diamonds
Beautiful and rare, diamonds are desired for their sparkle and message
of love. When you buy a diamond there are four points that you should
consider, collectively known as the Four C’s.
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Cut: refers to the
symmetry and proportions of the stone; it is what gives the diamond its
sparkle. There are many diamond shapes to choose from. Whatever shape
and quality you prefer, a Laboratory Report should be a requirement for
your engagement ring or any significant diamond purchase.
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Color:
the most desirable diamonds are colorless. The best color is D, which is
almost clear white; the color scale descends from there through the
alphabet toward Z, moving further away from colorless toward yellow or
brown tints. more
Clarity::
diamonds have small imperfections in them known as inclusions; the fewer
inclusions, the more valuable the stone.
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Carat
Weight-
this is the size of the stone. The word carat comes from the carob seeds
that were used to balance scales in ancient times.
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