A Diamond’s Four Cs

A Diamond’s Four Cs

The diamonds are the best friends of a woman. There is something about this stone that makes it one of the most coveted jewels. The suitability of this gem, probably due to their beauty, rarity and high price that comes along with it.

It was a tradition, until recently, to give a diamond ring as an engagement present. It was in Austria, where this practice began when Archduke Maximilian gave a diamond ring to his beloved Mary of Burgundy for their participation. This practice has been carried out until today and the diamond has become a representation of invincible love to last forever.

4C of a diamond are very important considerations when you plan to buy diamonds. We are well aware that a diamond comes with a hefty price tag and can be considered a valuable investment. Armed with the know-how necessary to purchase these gems will ensure that we have the courage of our money.

CUT Diamond is responsible for its brilliance and sparkle and that represents 40% of the diamond. The light from the diamond and the scattering of light reflecting properties that determine whether you have a good cut. When light passes through a diamond, it can break this front in the colors of the rainbow. What facets of the diamond or on the sides are cut, shaped and polished can have a significant effect on their brightness and the creation of an exquisite stone. Over the years, diamond cutters have developed mathematical formulas for precision cutting and discovered several cuts that give the best shine. The brilliant cut, which has 58 facets, is one of the most popular. Your chosen cut all comes down to personal tastes and preferences.

The color of a diamond can start anywhere from totally colorless to light touch that with a yellow or even a touch of light brown. Colored diamonds are also available in green, pink, brown, purple, black, blue and red colors (red is very rare). The shortage of color also determines a diamond’s value. To see the actual color of the diamond looks better with white or neutral light. The establishment of diamonds can also have an impact on the color shown. For example, a yellow diamond may appear a bit faded yellow gold setting, but may not appear as such when placed in a white gold frame.

The clarity of a diamond refers to how much the diamond is free of certain inclusions as air bubbles, cracks, scratches, cloudy and other substances. The type of inclusions, their number, where they are and how visible can affect the value of a diamond. Few diamonds have no flaws or imperfections in them and of course come with the right price too. The clarity of a diamond can be flawless, impeccable interior, very, very small inclusions, very small inclusions, small inclusions and imperfect. Carat refers to the size or weight of the diamond. One carat is actually divided into “points” with a carat segments have a hundred or a hundred points. The carat of a diamond has a significant impact on its value.

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sexyme, posted this comment on Oct 7th, 2009

Diamonds are forever

Like most lovely human beings.

Rgds

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