Is the big question about to be asked? While you as a consumer may think a diamond is a diamond, there is actually some basic information you should keep in mind when searching for diamond engagement rings. Some of the most beautiful diamond engagement rings meet a set of criteria making them as excellent and valuable as they are. These basics are known as the four Cs of diamonds.
The Carat is Not a Vegetable
Those unfamiliar with gems may thing that a carat is a reference to a root vegetable you can find in the garden. In fact, the carat of the diamond ring is one of the most important parts of the diamond description and quality you can find. Many consumers fall into the trap of labelling their diamond engagement rings as high in quality simply because they have a larger carat. The carat is a unit used to measure a diamond. Every 200 milligrams (0.2 grams) is considered to be one carat. Depending on the cut, which we will get to, the table of a diamond can actually cause it to appear larger than it is. Be sure you are aware of the carat weight of the diamond engagement rings you are considering.
Colour is Not Merely for Rainbows
Have you ever wondered how those diamond engagement rings sparkle so? This is a true sign of grade when it comes to a diamond. The more the diamond lacks in colour or the more purity or whiteness it contains the more desirable it is because it is able to refract light in such a perfect way as to cause great sparkle and shine. That is not to say that coloured diamonds are not beautiful to many, but as far as the value of that diamond is concerned lack of colour is vital.
Clarity is Key to Flawless Beauty
Blemishes and marks can make a persona special and their own person. For diamond engagement rings, blemishes and flaws are not something to be desired. For diamond quality you want diamond clarity and this means a grade level of FL which stands for flawless. Of course, FL diamonds are few and far between. Also considered excellent clarity are VVS and VS.
Understanding the Cut of Diamond Engagement Rings
When you sum up all the factors of carat, colour and clarity you are still left with a basic diamond that is pretty but doesn't really pop. It takes the right cut in order to put the diamond engagement rings in the light and draw a crowd. This is not to say the shape of the diamond is the factor here. Diamonds can be pear shaped, oval shaped, square, rectangular or even heart shaped. The cut of the diamond is the way in which a jeweller cuts into the diamond to use the refraction of the light to the diamonds advantage creating the deepest sparkle possible.
Regardless of your choice in diamond engagement rings you will likely have an easier time of picking just the right one for your someone special by understanding the process and the basics of diamonds. This will allow you to understand what you need to have accomplished in order to achieve the perfect diamond for your budget.
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