Selecting The Best Diamonds For Engagement Rings

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Most people are aware that there are basically four components of buying diamonds for engagement rings or other types of jewelry. These four components include the diamond’s color, cut, clarity and carat. Although this seems to be common knowledge, most people really don’t know what these four terms refer to in a diamond. Since the diamond is the central focus on engagement rings, learning a bit about diamond grading is important.

A key consideration in selecting diamonds for engagement ring settings is how large the diamond is within the setting. Solitaire diamonds that are the only stone on the ring need to be as flawless as possible. Carat, a weight measurement equal to 0.2 grams, will also be important in these stand alone settings.

Color is also important in determining what engagement rings will fit in your budget and style range. The color or colorlessness of a diamond is graded with a letter. G grade diamonds are colorless to the eye and will capture and enhance light once they are cut. Many diamonds may have a very slight tint of yellow, which will make them less expensive, but not necessarily a bad choice. Yellow gold settings are very well matched with very slight yellow colorations in diamonds.

Diamonds for engagement rings should be free from external or internal marks, blemishes or bubble type formations. Inclusions inside the diamond will impact on reflection of light and damages to the surface will likewise detract from the appearance of the gem.

The larger and more central the diamond is in the setting the better quality it should be with regards to at least cut, color and clarity. Every diamond in engagement ring settings or other jewelry is going to have some slight flaw, but the larger the stone size the more important a flawless appearance will be.

Cut is not the same as shape when it comes to diamonds, although many people use the two terms somewhat interchangeably. Cut refers to the angles or facets within the diamond that reflect light, creating the fire seen in diamonds. If the facets are not correctly placed there is no sparkle or depth to the diamond. With a poor cut even the best color, clarity and carat diamonds will not look appealing in engagement ring settings.

One option for learning about the 4 c’s of diamonds is to spend some time looking at new and antique engagement rings with someone experienced in grading diamonds. This will help you understand what to look for and what to avoid when buying a ring, regardless of the style you select.

Learning about engagement rings and diamonds is all part of being a smart consumer. Even if you are on a budget, finding good deals on engagement rings that feature the best possible diamonds isn’t difficult if you just take the time to understand the 4 c’s of diamond grading.

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