{"id":1584,"date":"2018-09-23T16:51:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-23T16:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berylfinejewelry.com\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2024-01-26T09:11:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T09:11:29","slug":"learn-how-to-buy-diamond-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berylfinejewelry.com\/learn-how-to-buy-diamond-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Help You Learn How to Buy Diamond Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since you probably don\u2019t buy diamond jewelry every day, you certainly want to know how to pick something that\u2019s not only beautiful but also of high quality. You want to find something really special, especially if you\u2019re buying it for your loved one. You want the diamond to reflect their unique personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Buy Diamond Jewelry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whichever the case, leave all your worries behind. Following these tips will guide you on your search and help you buy stunning, high-quality diamond jewelry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal Types<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you need to decide on the type of precious metal for the jewelry. The most common precious metals used in diamond jewelry are gold, silver, and platinum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold is known for its high density and luster and it has always represented grandeur and luxury. It remains the most popular precious metal for all jewelry, as it adds a touch of class and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can choose from yellow, white and rose gold. White gold is stronger and more durable than the other two types. The bigger choice here definitely lies in your own personal sense of style, or the person you\u2019re buying the jewelry for. Whichever gold you go for, you can be sure that the jewelry piece will be timeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silver<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silver is also very popular, mainly because it\u2019s more affordable. However, it\u2019s less durable than gold and more susceptible to scratching and denting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platinum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Platinum is more expensive than gold, but it\u2019s also four times more durable. Being one of the purest precious metals used for jewelry, platinum has become the synonym for luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4 C\u2019s of Diamond Grading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As all diamonds are unique, it can be a bit difficult to choose the right one.This is especially hard if you have no clue where to start or what to look out for. That\u2019s why you should learn about the 4 C\u2019s of diamond grading before you make a purchase. They\u2019re what sets the quality of a diamond and the price. The 4 C\u2019s that will help you choose the perfect stone are color, clarity, carat, and cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Color<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The color of a diamond greatly impacts its value, but choosing the color is often a simple matter of taste. The rarest and most valuable diamonds are colorless, but those with a hint of color can rarely be distinguished from one another. They can look the same to the untrained eye. This is why they are graded with letters representing the absence of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) color-grading scale<\/a>, sets the industry standard. The scale goes from D for absolutely colorless to Z for light yellow or brown. However, everything lower than M has low quality. Again, the differences in color are very subtle, but they significantly impact the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Clarity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The clarity of diamonds is vital because it greatly determines the price of a piece of jewelry. This is a characteristic that is not visible to the naked eye. The experts use 10x magnification to analyze the stones and give them a clarity grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They look forinclusions and blemishes (internal and external marks) created during the forming of diamonds. The GIA International Diamond Grading System has a clarity scale as well, grading diamonds from Flawless to Included. Flawless being the most transparent and valuable diamonds. Included having the most obvious inclusions when observed under 10x magnification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Carat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people associate carats with the size of a diamond, when carat actually refers to the stone\u2019s weight. A 1.0 carat diamond weighs 200 milligrams (0.2 grams) and, naturally, the more carats a diamond has, the more valuable and expensive it is. This is because bigger diamonds are quite rare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, carat weight doesn\u2019t determine the size of a diamond. For instance, a diamond that weighs 0.98 carats may have the same shape and size as a diamond weighing 1.03 carats. However, that slight difference in weight translates to a considerable difference in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While carat weight is an important factor to consider when buying diamond jewelry, it shouldn\u2019t be your top priority, because it doesn\u2019t have anything to do with the brilliance of a diamond. For instance, you may find a 2.5 carat diamond that doesn\u2019t shine as brightly as a 1.0 carat diamond. Therefore, consider the other factors before considering the carat weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stone Cut<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stone cut doesn\u2019t refer to the shape of a diamond, as many people think. The diamond cut is the style used for shaping a diamond symmetrically. The diamond is proportioned and polished to create beautiful and visually appealing stones. It refers to the brilliance of a diamond and directly affects its ability to sparkle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why the stone cut is the most important factor to consider when buying diamond jewelry. Even if you find a colorless diamond with flawless clarity, it may be cut poorly, which would dull it\u2019s sparkle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GIA Diamond Cut Grading System<\/a> for round diamonds is based on a diamond\u2019s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n