The holiday season begins the unofficial "engagement season" so if you need a little assistance, we are here to help! Round solitaire, princess cut, side stones, pavé, the 4 C's... Where to begin?!
The most important aspect of the ring is not it's size(CARAT) as most believe, although it is nice to receive as big a ring as possible! The CUT of the diamond you choose is one of the only things you can control. You want to make sure you pick out a stone with many correct cuts, this will result in a more "sparkly" ring for your love! Choosing a diamond in your budget with the best clarity and color is your goal.
COLOR:The color of diamonds is graded on a scale using alphabet letters from D to Z. The most important thing to remember is that the less color a diamond has, the more valuable it is. D colored diamonds are the most colorless and therefore the most valuable.
CLARITY: Clarity ranges from F(flawless)-I3(included). Flawless diamonds are just what they seem FLAWLESS! Diamonds that are included have inclusions or flaws that are: crystals-mineral deposits trapped inside the diamonds. Clouds - small specks or hazy areas that give a milky appearance. Feathers - small cracks that are shaped like a bird's feather. The object is to choose a diamond as high on the clarity scale as your budget will allow, while still taking the other C's into account.
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