| Diamond jewelry is the ultimate fantasy for | | | | jewelry. The clarity of the diamond jewelry |
| women and perhaps men too. Kings were known | | | | means the perfectly clear stones. This flawless |
| to adorn diamonds in their ornaments, equaling or | | | | stone is very rare to find and when found will be |
| more than their queens. Diamond jewelry is | | | | very expensive. But then, when you are buying |
| timeless and can never go out of style. | | | | diamond jewelry, these flaws are not seen with |
| Diamond is probably one of the most precious | | | | the naked eye unless you use a magnifying glass. |
| stones today and the jewelry made out of this | | | | Carat weight is the size of the diamond. The |
| exotic stone is unparalleled. With innovative | | | | diamond jewelry or loose diamonds are priced |
| designs coming into the market, the choice of | | | | based on the carat weight. Color of a diamonds |
| diamond jewelry is unlimited and caters to all | | | | are graded from D-Z. The ones from D-F are |
| needs. Earlier, it was so expensive that only the | | | | colorless and from G-J, they are almost colorless. |
| aristocrats or the very rich could afford it, but | | | | The color is comprehensible to the naked eye |
| now as with everything else, it is more within | | | | only from I or J. |
| reach for the common man too, although it is | | | | Buying diamond jewelry is one thing and |
| costlier compared to other gems. | | | | wondering if you bought a good one is another. |
| Diamond jewelry comes in all shapes and sizes. | | | | The above guidelines should help you in deciding |
| There are engagement rings, wedding rings, ear | | | | whether what you are buying is worth the |
| rings, chains, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, | | | | investment or not. |
| diamonds set in various metals like gold, silver, | | | | I know the general notion that diamonds are |
| white gold, and platinum, jewelry combined with | | | | tough and you can handle your diamond jewelry |
| other precious gems, and a host of other jewelry. | | | | the way you want. That is not true. You do need |
| Diamonds are very valuable, especially the ones | | | | to take care of your diamond jewelry for it to |
| that are finely cut. Learning about them helps in | | | | last a lifetime. Although diamond is one of the |
| giving one the ability to choose when it is time to | | | | strongest metal on earth, it can still chip with a |
| buy this precious stone. Diamond jewelry is | | | | hard hit. Clean your diamond jewelry with |
| considered to be an investment of a lifetime. To | | | | ammonia and water using a very soft brush. |
| help determine the quality of the diamond jewelry | | | | Make sure that you don't discolor the metal. |
| you are buying, you need to understand the four | | | | Perspiration, lotions, and other cleaners can dull the |
| C's. | | | | stones. Store diamond jewelry in velvet pouches |
| The four C's are the cut, clarity, carat weight, and | | | | to avoid scratching. |
| color. These control a diamond's appearance. The | | | | Diamond jewelry is the ultimate in adornments |
| cut of a diamond does not mean the shape. | | | | and understanding a little about it makes it easier |
| When you hear gemologists say 'cut', they are | | | | to buy and enjoy it. Jewelry made with this |
| referring to the proportions of the gemstone, like | | | | precious gemstone does not compare with |
| the width, depth and uniformity. These are the | | | | anything else and stands out in a crowd. Show off |
| characteristics of a diamond that affect the | | | | your diamond jewelry and enjoy the feeling of |
| durability and brilliance of a diamond, and this is | | | | elation. |
| what people look for when buying diamond | | | | |