If you are looking to get engaged then you are probably considering the purchase of a diamond engagement ring. Perhaps you are already married and looking for that perfect anniversary gift. The tradition of purchasing diamond jewelry has been around for some time now. Wearing jewelry in matters of the heart originated with the ancient Egyptians belief that the vein of love joined the finger and heart. This custom has stayed with us through the years in the form of a diamond ring.

The cut is one of the most important things to look for. You will want an ideal cut diamond in the shape of your choice. Princess cut is one of the most popular shapes for the cut of the diamond. There are many other cuts out there to choose from as well. You will find that the best cut diamonds have many facets and they are able to sparkle and shine a lot more than other less brilliant cut diamonds.

The second things you will need to know are the color and clarity. Clarity is the amount of inclusions that were left in the diamond when it was created millions of years ago. It is measured by a scale from I3 to F. In most cases inclusions will not be visible above the SI1 clarity. Color means the clearness of the diamond. Most stones have a brown or yellow tint to them. The less color the more valuable the stone.

Finally you will want to understand the Carats. This is a unit of weight that is used to measure how much diamond you are purchasing. It is not to be confused with Karat which is a measure of gold purity. One carat is amount 200 milligrams. Slight differences in carat weight can have a large effect on your diamonds price. This is because diamonds are so valuable. Larger diamonds are rarer than smaller ones so the price increases exponentially as carats go up.

As you are shopping, be sure that you remember the importance of the 4 “C”s of choosing a diamond. The color, cut, clarity and carat of the diamond are very important and they are also going to make a big difference in the price of the diamond. You will want to discuss these properties of diamonds with your jeweler before you purchase a stone. It is very important that you do this so that you make sure that you are spending your money wisely.

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