Diamonds are known for their unmistakable sparkle. They are often associated with engagements and special occasions, however they can be incorporated into just about any situation. Children have been raised to think diamonds are a symbol of wealth and class. This is most likely because they can be very expensive! They truly are one of nature's most prized possessions. However, without being polished and cut, this precious stone is somewhat ordinary. Diamonds are made deep within the earth under extreme temperatures and pressure, so it is only fitting that they are not very pretty upon their ascent to the earth's surface. The cut of a diamond determines exactly how much twinkle you will see.
When stone cutters first realized diamonds will sparkle more depending on the manner in which they are cut, they embarked on a journey to find the best way to showcase this stone. After years of trial and error, they settled on one design: The ideal cut. This cut consists of 58 facets and maximizes the brilliance and sparkle every diamond is capable of having. Having an established jeweler cut your diamond can mean the difference between having a great ring and having the most perfect ring anyone has ever seen!
Natural colored diamonds come in a large variety of colors such as: brown, yellow, orange, pink, purple, red, green, blue, gray, black.
Natural colored diamonds are form by trace elements within the atomic structure of the diamond.
Yellow : Nitrogen
Blue : Boron
Green : Natural radiation
Pink : Unlike other colors may be caused by internal blemishes
Color grading consists of identifying three main components of a diamond’s color. The actual color of a diamond, 1)hue, 2)tone, and the intensity of the color 3)saturation
Hue is the dominant color and any other additional color modifiers that may be present in a diamond.
Tone is the lightness or darkness of the hue.
Saturation is the intensity of the color (hue and tone). This is represented on a GIA certificate as the fancy color grade such as light, fancy, and intense
Main color and modifier
Most natural colored diamonds exhibit combinations of multiple colors that create the overall appearance, this is known as modifiers or secondary colors.
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Modifiers are hints of colors within the main color
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Diamonds can have more then three different modifiers
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The color modifiers are denoted in the GIA certificate by any hue before the main body color
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Some common colors and the affects of modifiers are listed below:
Diamond clarity can be defined as the existence of imperfections on the inside and outside of the stone. Most of these flaws are not visible to the naked eye. It takes a professional jeweler to detect these flaws and grade the diamond accordingly.
Internal imperfections in the diamond are called inclusions while surface imperfections are called blemishes. The flaws diminish the value of the diamond. Everyone seeks a completely flawless diamond but they are very rare. As a result, they are very expensive. Since diamonds are formed deep within the earth's mantle at exceptionally high temperatures, it only makes sense that most of the time they can possess numerous flaws. Before being polished and cut, diamonds are actually pretty unimpressive. It takes a lot of work to dress these stones up to the gorgeous diamonds we are used to seeing on a variety of jewelry. Since most people cannot afford a flawless diamond, it is likely you will end up with a diamond that has flaws. This is completely fine because most imperfections are not visible to the naked eye. Some people may even prefer flawed diamonds because they are more affordable and no one will know that it is not absolutely perfect.
Carat weight is the term used to reference the weight of a diamond. It is typically thought that the larger the carat weight, the more valuable the diamond. There can be an exception if the diamond's clarity has been significantly compromised. It is safe to say that two diamonds rated similarly on the clarity can be more expensive as the carat weight of the stone increases. This is a key factor to remember when choosing the right diamond for you. Figuring out your budget will greatly narrow down which diamonds are affordable.
There are number of factors to keep in mind when choosing a diamond. You want to be aware of the recipient's personal preference, finger size, the type of setting it will be placed in and your budget. Even if your budget is not incredibly large, there are more than enough options for you to consider. Keep in mind that bigger is not always necessarily better. A ring that is too big can get in the way and possibly become damaged. Above all, your lady should fall in love with the ring the minute she sees it. That should not be an insurmountable task considering she has already fallen in love with you.
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