How To Buy Diamonds

For a geologist or gemologist, a diamond is more than a jewel; it is a precious discovery.  For me and you, it is quite a different matter.  I have bought my share of diamonds, which were not really that impressive given my meager salary, but they were enough to make my wife happy and that’s what counts.  So, when buying a diamond, the first thing to consider is the person for whom you are buying it.  This will give you important information such as what’s too extravagant, too little, or too showy.

Knowing a little about the properties of a diamond is helpful if you are searching for one that is more of an accent on a piece of gold jewelry instead of the main attraction.  Because diamonds are extremely resilient, they will remain in good shape even after the gold portion of the jewelry starts to wear.  This gives the consumer the option to let a jeweler melt down the gold and create a new piece of jewelry with the diamond.  It’s like recycling your first purchase and increasing its value.

One of the most critical pieces of information to help make a wise decision is known as the four “C’s”.  There are numerous websites with information about carat, clarity, colour, and cut.  Each of these determines the value of a diamond and will help you decide which one to choose.  Carat is the weight of the gem, and can vary depending on whether it is a single stone or a collection of stones on a piece of jewelry.  You will find the collection of little stones is less expensive than a single large one.  Clarity relates to how well you can see the diamond itself.  Colour is esthetic and relates to what is pleasing to the eyes when the gem is exposed to light. It is actually the absence of colour that makes a diamond brilliant.  Cut is sometimes confused with shape, but they are not the same.  A cut is the way a diamond is augmented based solely upon the original stone.

Some websites I recommend for learning more about selecting the perfect diamond are diamondinfo.org and thediamondbuyingguide.com.  Both of these sites give ample information all the way down to how to look for the diamond based on composition.  I found them extremely full of information.  So, when beginning your quest for the perfect diamond, remember these helpful hints and dazzle someone with a gem that lasts forever.

GIA Diamond Grading Guide: How to Buy a Diamond