Before Buying Diamond Jewelry or Engagement Rings,
You Should First Know About The Diamond 4 C's
Want to impress your girlfriend with how much you
know about diamonds already? Tell her about the Diamond 4 Cs and she'll know
that you mean business in this relationship. The diamond 4 Cs is what jewelers
base their pricing on and it's what you should know about yourself
before shopping any further for
diamond engagement rings. It can seem pretty
obscure otherwise when thinking about how diamonds are priced. It is the
combination of these diamond characteristics that are used to determine
its value.
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Diamond Cut - sometimes referred to as the most important C
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Diamond Clarity -
is the measurement of flaws and blemishes under 10X
Magnification
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Diamond Carat -
is measurement of its size
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Diamond Color - Diamonds
come in every color, but a clear diamond is considered most valuable
*Note - The 4 Cs will not diminish in
value over time. Once you buy your diamond engagement rings, you will also receive with
it, the diamond grading reports which will describe the diamond 4 Cs about your
diamond.
The 4 Cs measurements are used
internationally to classify
the rarity of diamonds on a uniform scale. The higher the diamond
ratings in each of the 4 characteristics, the higher the cost will be
due to this rarity.
Confidence is sometimes called the 5th C.
Once you have the basic understanding about each of the diamond 4 Cs and how
they are used in combination to determine the value, you will be more
confident in your future purchase of engagement rings. It doesn't matter if you are about
propose or if you have been married for fifty years and are looking for
diamond jewelry, knowing about the diamond 4 Cs will better prepare you for
buying in the future.
