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Beautiful and rare, diamonds are desired for their sparkle
and message of love. When you buy a diamond there are
four points that you should consider, collectively known as
the Four C’s.: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat-Weight. |
CUT: refers to the symmetry and proportions of the stone;
it is what gives the diamond its sparkle. There are many
diamond shapes to choose from. Whatever shape and
quality you prefer, a Laboratory Report should be a
requirement for your engagement ring or any significant
diamond purchase.
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COLOR: the most desirable diamonds are colorless.
The best color is D, which is almost clear white; the
color scale descends from there through the alphabet
toward Z, moving further away from colorless toward
yellow or brown tints.
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CLARITY:
diamonds have small imperfections in them
known as inclusions; the fewer inclusions, the more
valuable the stone.
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CARAT:
this is the size of the stone. The word carat
comes from the carob seeds that were used to balance
scales in ancient times.
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