Metal Heart
2011
The White Gold Heart Necklace with Diamonds – What to Look For When Making Your Next Diamond Purchase
Have you ever wanted to buy a white gold heart necklace only to find that you really didn’t know what to look for when buying high quality jewelry? And what if you wanted diamonds to go with that precious metal. Did you always feel sure enough about your knowledge of diamonds to be confident knowing you got a great deal and value for your money. Or, do you go to the jewelry store counter and have to rely on the sales person to tell you what high quality is? In doing so, of course they pull out the product with the highest price tag and attempt to convince you that you have to go that route to get the high quality or metal you want.
Well, now you can learn about how to find a diamond that is high quality without paying an arm and a leg for it. And actually buying high quality diamonds is very easy to do simply by learning about the 4 Cs of diamonds.
First you need to know what the 4 Cs of diamonds are and that is carat weight, color, clarity, and cut. And the good news is that you don’t have to become a gemologist to find out what you need to know about the 4 Cs either. Here is what to look for in each category.
· Carat weight is simply the weight of the diamond. In the olden days the weight was determined using carob seeds. A one carat stone was equal to one carob seed in weight. From there the rest is fractional but don’t worry, you don’t need to be a math whiz. Just look at a diamond similar to a dollar bill. A one carat diamond is equal to one dollar. .5 carat is like 50 cents and a ¼ carat or .25 carats is like 25 cents. Of course you can have a 4 carat…and that’s just plain one big rock.
· Color simply means the color of the diamond. Contrary to popular belief, there is more than one color to a diamond and the Gemologist Institute of America (G.I.A.) came up with a range to identify those colors. It goes from D-Z. There is a Z+ fancy colors like the Hope Diamond…but since that price is way beyond what most are willing to pay, we’ll save that lesson for another time. The best color range is D-F, the most brilliant of diamonds as they are void of any color. The next group down the list is G-J. And while G and H are defined as fine white, they are an excellent color to have in a diamond. I and J are at the lower end of the colorless range and where you start to get a hint of yellow. And from K through Z the color quality gets worse and worse. When buying high quality diamonds, stay in the G and H range for color.
· Clarity is simply the amount of flaws or defects in a diamond. How many lines or cracks does it have? Are there any black spots? Does it have any pits, inclusions, or fractures? And this only covers a few of the possible defects a diamond can have. The GIA came up with a grading scale for clarity as well that covers 6 categories. F is flawless, IF is internally flawless, VVS1 & VVS2 indicate small inclusions but can’t be seen using less than a 10X magnification on a microscope, VS1 & VS2 is still small inclusions but easier to see using a microscope, SI1 & SI2 for slightly included and easily seen inclusions under a microscope, and I1, I2, and I3 described as imperfect and while not advisable for a wedding ring works great for earrings or a white gold heart pendant since the flaws are not that easily seen.
· Cut means more than the shape of the diamond. In fact it isn’t anywhere near as simple to explain as the other Cs and actually may be the most important factor in the price paid when buying high quality diamonds. Cut refers more to the proportions and finishes of the stone, angles and symmetry of the facets, cutlet size, girdle thickness, and surface polishing. All of these items will be the biggest indicator of the diamonds brilliance AND price. Look for a “good” cut grade.
When looking at buying a white gold heart pendant with diamonds you need to use the 4 Cs to help you determine the best diamond for the price you’re going to pay. Apply them in this order of importance: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight and you’ll never be guessing again if the rock you bought was worth it?
Learn more details about the 4 Cs of diamonds at http://www.jewelry-secrets.com
About the Author
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