Thursday, July 14, 2011

Diamond Jewelry

It is a proven fact that girls have a keen fascination for diamonds. Men with romantic hearts express their love for their beloved with diamond engagement rings. Wide range of gemstones decorates precious jewelry sets, but among them diamond holds the limelight. This precious stone is a symbol of romantic emotions and genuine passions.

The buyers should know some key facts about diamonds before picking up a precious jewelry set. Not every glittering stone is of high quality. In the jewelry sector, there are four words (beginning with the letter 'C') that indicate the appeal of a diamond. They are carat, cut, color and clarity. Any jewelry stone should fulfill these four criteria to be regarded as the best quality ornamental accessory.

People opt for costly and precious diamonds as token of love for their near and dear ones. So, they should learn some basic facts to get the real value of the expensive stone. Here lies the importance of 4C's.

Carat

The term 'carat' is associated with the weight of diamond stone. Points compute the carat unit. 1 carat refers to 100 points. 5 carats constitute 1 gram. Since large diamonds are rare to find, the price rises along with increasing carat weight. However, due to variation in cut, two stones of the same carat weight may look different in size.

Cut

Cut plays a crucial role behind hypnotizing looks of the diamonds. The delicate angles control the radiance and brilliance of every gemstone. Round diamonds are generally regarded as the specimen of ideal cut gemstones. Ideal cut serves three basic effects on appearance. They are brilliance, fire and glitter.

Color

Even with naked eyes one can easily identify the appeal of each color. Colored stones should be chosen wisely to match with the wearer's taste and personality. However, colorless or white diamonds are considered as the most attractive options. GIA standard scale categorizes diamonds on a scale of D (colorless) to Z (light color). The color difference between D, E and F varieties can only be detected by trained eyes or gemologists. D-F category diamonds should be used only in platinum or white gold ring settings for best effect.

Clarity

Clarity level controls the flawless aspect of a diamond. GIA defines the clarity level by using 11 point diamond clarity scale. '10x magnification' system considers the size, color, number, reflectivity, and position of every visible flaw while rating the clarity level. Flawless diamonds are extremely rare to find. It is regarded that less than one stone in each 5000 jewelry grade diamonds can be classified in the FL category.

As beauty of diamonds are everlasting, it is crucial to pick the best one to impress your soul mate. Thoroughly checking 4C's is a must to buy a perfect diamond jewelry set.




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