Diamond Guide – 6 C’s!
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Your average Diamond Guide is comprised of four C’s that have been originated by the Gemologist Institute of America (GIA) This is the body that developed the diamond grading system that most of us use today. To these 4 C’s I have added two more, hence the 6’s in the title. Below I will go into more depth and detail on the critical aspects of a diamond buying guide and the relevance of the two new C’s that I have added to the Diamond Guide.
Follow the diamond guide as it will include the most popular way to choose a diamond using the “4 C’s” method. To this method I have added 2 more C’s. Both of which are critical to your diamond buying decision as much as the first four. Be sure to go through the entire diamond buying guide otherwise you will only be armed with partial knowledge and that can be potentially more expensive than not knowing anything about diamonds at all.
C #1- Diamond Cost
Diamond Cost (investment). This is actually one of the two that I have added but I feel it should be the first to be brought out to discussion! Before seeing the first diamond you need to have a very clear idea of how much you can spend and still have money for the honeymoon. Some like to say that it should be the equivalent of 2-3 months income. I think that is a fair assessment. That however is only a guideline but use it to give you an idea. Once you get into the main 4’s you will have a few other variables, including your pride and ego, to weigh that may cause that initial budget to stretch a little. Read More…
C #2 – Diamond Cut
Diamond Cut. Please make special note that “cut should not be confused with Shape the diamond might be. Cut refers to how cleanly and brilliantly a diamond may sparkle and twinkle back at you. I think you can imagine at this point that in choosing a diamond it is extremely important to the first impression of you future fiancee that the diamond’s cut (brilliance) be as jaw dropping as possible.
To give you a visual idea of what I am referring to Read More…
C #3 – Diamond Clarity
Diamond clarity is referred as the clearness of the diamond. Most diamonds have what are called “inclusions”. Inclusions are small particles, bubbles, imperfections or scratches that are visible inside or on the surface of the diamond itself. Obviously the cleaner the diamond the more valuable it will be. I have included the grading scale for clarity. Read More…
C#4 – Diamond Color
Diamond Color. The color of a diamond or lack thereof is another factor that you will need to keep in mind. The more clear and colorless the higher quality and cost of investment. A diamond with more color with act like a window with tinting and prevent light from passing through. If less light passes through you will get less flash and dull rainbows inside. Yes you can actually see rainbows inside under good light and more colorless diamond! One more reason to spend a little extra if you can. She will appreciate it. Read More…
C#5-Carat Weight
Carat weight is the measurement by which a diamond is measured. It’s the big first question about all diamonds: How big? How many carats? Like asking a man how much horsepower he has under the hood of his car! It is a number that is worn with pride. To give you a clear comparative measurement of a diamond, a carat is equal to 200 milligrams. Read More…
C#6-Certified Diamonds
The is the sixth of the C’s that I think should be used to choose your diamond engagement ring. You don’t have to follow me on this one but I do highly suggest that you do. In the market place you have two kinds of diamonds, the one that are GIA (Gemological Institue of America) or AGS (American Gem Society) certified and those that are not certified diamonds. Read More…
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I found your website very useful. Thank you very much as it helped my fiance tremendously in choosing the best dream ring for me. The 6 C’s are definitely the key of a great decision. In my particular case the information was very helpful about the clarity and cut in determining the quality of diamond that he should be looking to get. Based on these, I told him to focus on the carat weight to determine which will be the cost range within our budget. I believe that your website is a great source of buying information.