Monday, March 16, 2009

How to Choose the Right Diamond in Quick Minutes


Many jewelry websites may explain to you "How to choose your Diamond using the 4 C's" But do you have the time to read all the details? So let us explain to you straight to the point and explain it for you easier.
First C is "The Cut" which cover the Shape and Quality. Find out what's her favorite cut, because women always have her desire selected shape. Quality is perhaps determine overall 85% of the beauty of a diamond. Ideal cut will bring the most spark out of a diamond but it costs the most. Choosing between very good to excellent which are next grade down from ideal cut, this grade will brings a nice balance of quality and beauty. Second C is "Color". If you are looking for colorless to any eye then do not select a diamond lower than F color. But G,H or I color is very near to colorless, especially in yellow gold setting. Third C is Clarity. Majority of the diamonds will have some kind of flaws. This is like a birth mark of each stone. It is their character, but find a diamond that are less visible and the position of the flaw. Any grade above SI-1 is near flawless to the naked eye. Last C is Carat; Size may be important but the beauty and sharpness of the stone can be critical. It will be disappointment for the lady to wear a huge big diamond with poor qualities and appearance. The bigger the diamond, the more important play for Cut, Clarity and Color.The most popular diamond sizes are between half carat to 2 carat. Overall the Best rule of thumb is using 2 B's, Buy the quality and Budget your cost. Good luck and enjoy the process in choosing your diamond.

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