How to choose the perfect diamond? What is important to check before buying a diamond ring.
Diamonds are a luxury. If you are interested in purchasing a good quality diamond ring , you should be aware of some important details, which can significantly change the actual value of the diamond you choose. Knowing the true quality of the diamond ring you are buying can save you money and prevent disappointment.
How to identify the quality of a diamond?
When you begin your search for a diamond engagement ring , it is important to know that the quality and price of a diamond are determined by five factors called the 5Cs:
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Weight – Carat – Naturally, the price increases as the weight of the diamond (carat) increases. However, the carat alone cannot determine the final value of the diamond. Only all five Cs together can do so.
One carat is equal to one-fifth of a gram.
- Clarity – The clarity of a diamond affects its price. The higher the clarity, the brighter, more sparkling, and with fewer flaws. When examining diamond rings, it is important to know the markings that represent the clarity levels of diamonds:
- FL – Flawless – 0.02% of diamonds are graded as FL, these are flawless, pure diamonds.
- IF – Internally Flawless – Less than 3% of diamonds are graded IF. The imperfections of diamonds in this grade (relative to FL diamonds) can only be seen under 10x magnification.
- VVS – included Very Very Slightly – the diamond includes very few imperfections. This grade is divided into two levels: VVS1 (the highest quality) and VVS2.
- VS – Very Slightly Included – Few imperfections can be detected in this diamond with the naked eye. This grade is divided into two levels: VS1 (the highest) and VS2.
- SI1 very slightly included—These are inclusions that can be seen with a 10x magnifying glass.
- I1-I2-I3 – Included – Includes obvious flaws. The grade is divided into 3 levels, with the lowest being the least durable. These diamonds are usually not set in jewelry.
- Cut – The way the diamond is cut and the quality of its polish determine the degree of brilliance and beauty of the diamond, as well as its price.
- Color – The more colorless (white) the diamond, the higher its price, and the more yellow it is, the lower its price (except for fancy yellow diamonds). On the color grading scale:
- Grade D – is the highest
- DEF is the highest group and is called "colorless"
- The Z-score is the lowest.
The market also offers gold rings set with black diamonds . Black diamonds occur naturally in nature but are very rare and are almost never set in jewelry. Today, it is customary to set black diamonds that are dyed, this color does not fade.
What are the different types of cutting?
The types of diamond cuts create the different stone shapes such as: round (brilliant), square (princess), rectangular (baguette), teardrop, heart, and more.
Here are some popular cutting shapes:
Round cut – ensures beauty and radiance that maximizes light reflection. For example:
Solitaire gold ring set with a round-cut diamond
Emerald cut – offers elegant beauty with a rectangular shape whose corners are cut in a stepped manner, for example:
Gold ring with emerald-cut diamond
Engagement ring set with a central emerald-cut diamond, princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds
Engagement ring set with a central emerald-cut diamond and princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds on the sides
Princess cut – combines the liveliness of the round diamond with the square emerald shape, offering an elegant and brilliant shape, for example:
Princess cut diamond engagement ring
Engagement ring set with a central emerald-cut diamond, princess-cut and baguette-cut diamonds
Princess cut diamond ring
Cushion cut – A diamond with rounded corners that reflects an elegant style. This cut is very popular due to the increasing demand for vintage-style jewelry.
What is important to check when buying a diamond ring?
- Receive a document in the form of a reliable tax invoice or, if the diamonds are large, a gemological certificate.
- Certificate – A gemological certificate is given to jewelry that is set with at least a single diamond over 30 points.
- Please note that the certificate was issued by a competent authority.
How to maintain a diamond ring for a long time?
Important tips for protecting your diamonds:
- Home jewelry cleaning – Soak the jewelry in a bowl of warm water, lemon salt, and dish soap overnight. In the morning, brush the diamond with a soft toothbrush.
-When you are not wearing your diamond jewelry, place it in a fabric jewelry case, in a separate box or compartment, without other jewelry nearby that could scratch it.
