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12 things You Need to Know to Become a Smart Diamond Shopper

12 Things You Need to Know TO BECOME A SMART DIAMOND SHOPPER Diamonds are gifts of love and symbols of commitment. And they are expensive. Buying one can quickly become a confusing and intimidating experience for someone new. But don't worry! We are going to reveal some insider tips to help you stretch your dollar and get the most beautiful diamond for any budget range. Balancing the 4 C's 1 CUT Cut determines the sparkle factor and has greatest impact on the appearance of the stone. You should never skim on cut. POORLY CUT DIAMOND IDEALLY CUT DIAMOND 2 CLARITY Clarity is determined based on the number and types of inclusions found in the diamond. As long as the stone is eyeclean, a VS or SI diamond can look identical to an IF diamond. S12-SI1 VS2-VS1 I1 12-13 VVS2-VVS1 IF-IFL Vs Vs Vs vs 3 COLOR Premium colors like D,E and F cost more because of their scarcity in nature. In real life, the subtle differences between color grades are almost undetectable to untrained eyes. P GIA DE FG|H|1|J|K|LM|NO|P|a|R|s|T|u|v|w|x|Y|z NEAR FAINT VERY LIGHT COLORLESS LIGHT YELLOW COLORLESS YELLOW YELLOW The near colorless range of diamonds (G,H) appear white and can look identical toD colored diamonds in the face up view. However, the difference in prices can be a whopping 20-30%! CARAT WEIGHT Carat weight is not an indication of a diamond's face up size! In real life, a 0.90 carat diamond looks similar compared to a 1 carat diamond. However, the 0.90 carat stone is significantly cheaper! $7,000 $10,000 0.90 Carat Carat Busted Myths about Diamonds Myth: A diamond has to be flawless to be beautiful. Truth: Cut is the predominant factor that affects a diamond's beauty. Why pay more money to buy a flawless diamond with high color when you can't appreciate these differences with the unaided eye? 9. Myth: Uncertified diamonds can save you money. Truth: They cost less because they usually are of inferior quality. Don't risk a purchase without certification because you will end up paying more than you should. 7 Myth: More facets = more sparkle. Truth: If the proportions and the positioning of individual facets are not correctly placed, light leakage occurs. 8. COST As a guide, most people spend between 2-3 months of their salary. This is not a hard and fast rule and you should spend what you can afford. CERTIFICATION GIA AGS LABORATORIES Buy only diamonds graded from the GIA or AGS lab. A reliable 3rd party certification will ensure you get what you pay for. 10 FLOURESCENCE CAN BE YOUR FRIEND Blue fluorescence in a diamond lowers its cost and helps offset yellowish tints to make the stone appear whiter. 11 YOUR SECRET RECIPE FOR SUCCESS A diamond's proportions determine its brightness and fire. By filtering GIA (3Ex) or AGS (000) diamonds using the numbers below, you can weed off 90% of all poorly cut diamonds in 1 minute, TABLE SIZE: CROWN ANGLE: 54% - 57% 33.0° - 35.0° DEPTH: 61% - 62.5% PAVILION ANGLE: 40.6° - 41.0° 12 WHERE TO SHOP FOR MAXIMUM VALUE? Avoiding the big brand stores is common sense as they pass their huge marketing and operational costs onto you. Local stores may have lower prices but they often have limited inventory. Buy diamonds online instead. The benefits are numerous: Better diamond selections for you to cherry pick. Significantly lower prices. No need to interact with pushy sales people. Being able to scrutinize your diamond in greater details. Beyond 4Cs The Real Insights to Buying Diamonds... http://beyond4cs.com...

12 things You Need to Know to Become a Smart Diamond Shopper

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When it comes to buying a diamond, first timers often find the experience to be intimidating and confusing. Speaking from the perspective of someone who had been through the process, I can empathize w...

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