Buying A Diamond For Your Special Person?

The first thing you want to consider when buying a diamond is
the price. If the price of the diamond sounds too good to be
true, then be very careful?

Diamond crystals were created deep within the core of our Earth
more than 3 billion years ago and now brought closer to the
surface of the earth by volcanic eruptions. Today, more than 250
tons of ore are needed to create just one carat round diamond.
Even then, only 20% of all the rough diamonds are suitable even
for gem cutting. The rest of the ore is then used for industrial
purposes.

So then why would a diamond merchant discount the price on a
genuinely good quality diamond that is a billion years old? The
answer is because the original selling price was inflated to
begin with. A brilliantly cut diamond in a showcase that is
discounted but was last year’s model, has not lost its value?
You usually get what you pay for.

You just need to be careful when you're ordering on the
Internet, Mailorder, TV “home shopping” stations, street
peddlers, cruise bargains, and even some friend that may be
offering a glittery deals that sound tempting. You may wind up
with a diamond ring but low quality.

There is nothing wrong with a legitimate discount. Deceptive
pricing offers you no bargain.

Follow these simple guidelines to find the best diamond you can
afford.

Don't be impulsive--shop around

Learn about the 4 C’s—color, clarity, cut and carat weight.
There are places that you can download what the 4 C’s are with
an explanation for each one.

Pay close attention to the cut which is the very important.
Regardless of the shape, you really need to look at the cut and
if there is any damage to the diamond.

Also watch out for cosmetic enhancements or synthetic diamonds.
Diamonds can be heated and enhanced or irridated. for example
blue diamonds are most likely irritated especially if you are
not paying a premium for that diamond.

If you have a good rapport with your jeweler than instead stick
with them.

If you don't have a jeweler, then ask questions and see how the
jeweler answers you. Listen to how knowledgeable they are. If
you are torn between two stores, you can buy one of them as long
as the store has a refund policy and not just a store credit.

Make sure your jeweler is going to stand by the durability of
your mounting and the quality of your diamond. After all, a
diamond will say “I love you” over and over again forever.