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What Is The Best Diamond To Buy My Girlfriend?

  • Posted on August 22, 2009 at 10:24 am

There will be many choices to make before you buy your girlfriend a diamond. First and foremost is whether you want your diamond purchase to be a complete surprise, or you wish to consult your girlfriend with regards to style, shape and size. If your diamond purchase is to be a surprise (say in the form of an engagement ring), it is best to think about your girlfriend’s taste in jewelry, clothes, etc.

If your girlfriend likes modern edgy clothing and jewelry, a square cut diamond in a modern avant-garde setting will be best. For the romantic old-fashioned type, an ornately scrolled Victorian-style ring, set perhaps with a heart-shaped diamond for extra flair is a good choice. Whatever her taste, there will be a diamond and ring style just perfect for her. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind when budgeting for your diamond is to spend no more than two month’s of your salary. This will ensure you buy the highest quality diamond you can afford, yet won’t break your bank.

Keep in mind the “Four C’s” rule when purchasing your diamond. Cut, color, clarity and carat weight are the most important factors to consider when buying diamonds. Color and clarity go together in evaluating a diamond. A near-flawless white diamond free from inclusions will be higher in price than a slightly off-color stone with visible flaws. However, many beautiful diamonds have a slight yellow-tint that will never be visible to the naked eye. Keeping this fact in mind will enable you to purchase a larger stone for less money.

Carat weight is important, but remember that a one carat flawless stone may be preferable to a two carat stone with visible inclusions. Cut is perhaps the most important factor as this will determine the diamond’s sparkle and brilliance. By keeping your girlfriend’s style and taste in mind, budgeting properly, and following the “Four C’s” rules, you will purchase a gift that will always be cherished.

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What Kind Of Diamond Is The Best To Buy?

  • Posted on at 10:06 am

The best diamond to purchase is a matter of personal style preference and price. A good rule to follow is to spend no more than two month’s salary for your diamond. This will ensure you do not break the bank but still buy the best quality diamond in your price range. It is always advisable to remember the “Four C’s” rule when purchasing a diamond. Cut, color, clarity and carat weight all factor into the price of a diamond.

The most valuable diamonds are those that are near-white and free from inclusions or flaws. Diamonds are graded on an alphabetical scale. D through F graded diamonds are nearly flawless and of course, very rare and expensive. Diamonds graded G through I however, have a very slight yellowish-tint but still seem flawless to the naked eye.

These diamonds are much more affordable. The cut of a diamond should not be mistaken for the shape the stone is cut into. Rectangular emerald, pear-shaped, traditional round, or the popular square princess cut are a personal preference choice, not an evaluation of the cut. The cut refers to the type of faceting cuts the stone has. The best quality diamonds are cut to allow the most light and brilliance to sparkle through the stone. Carat weight is the actual measurement weight of the stone. Of course, in general, the larger the stone the higher the price will be. Everyone always wants to purchase the largest stone possible, but a well-cut near-white diamond in a smaller size may be preferable to an obviously poor quality stone. Keeping the “Four C’s”, style preference, and budget in mind will greatly help in your diamond purchase.

There are many factors to consider if you are thinking of buying the best of diamonds in the world. People world wide have a tendency to reject diamonds from countries that are known for terror activities, weapons and or war. Diamonds have to be looked for their quality and clarity (non-cloudy). Some of the best of diamonds are said to hail from the Canadian industry, they are well known for their unique etching with a polar bear which is done by laser, to ensure their high quality standards, and elimination of forgeries.

Canadian diamonds are found to be free from environmental issues and the strict scrutiny of the Canadian government pays way for diamonds carrying a higher value on the world market. The quality and purity of Canadian diamonds can be revealed by their price per carat( $228), (at this writing), which ranks third in the world behind Namibia and Angola.

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