Trying to make sense of the intricacies of diamond buying can be intimidating. It used to be that spending two months' salary was the rule of thumb for purchasing a diamond. Nowadays there are no rules as to what to spend, except you should purchase the biggest and best diamond you can afford without breaking the bank. Luckily, with a little knowledge, identifying a quality diamond can be easy.
Instructions
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Research carat weight, which is the weight of a diamond. A larger diamond is more valuable and costs more money.
2Investigate diamond clarity, the measure of a diamond's flaws and inclusions. Clarity is measured on a scale of flawless to I2 and I3, meaning the diamond's flaws are visible to the naked eye. Diamonds with a clarity rating of SI, meaning the inclusions are invisible to the naked eye, are typically the best value.
3Pay close attention to color. A diamond that is visibly yellow or brown tinted in less valuable than a colorless diamond.
4Examine the cut. The cut of diamond affects how light in reflected through the diamond and refers to a combination of proportions, symmetry and polish. Diamonds with a GIA "cut grade" of very good or excellent are best.
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