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What Kind Of Diamond Is The Best To Buy?

  • Posted on August 22, 2009 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.