Engagement rings are on a lot of Christmas lists this holiday season! So the experts at Preferred Jewelers International want you to know exactly what to look for when shopping for the perfect ring to give to your special someone. Whether you want to find a gorgeous diamond solitaire, or a flawless eternity style ring with numerous stones, knowing about the quality of diamonds will help you in your search.
The 4 C’s of diamonds and can easily be researched online. We’ll start with Cut. The cut are the facets in the stone that determines its ability to reflect light and brilliance. Ideally you want the cut to be at a flawless depth so that the facets allow light to enter and appear like a prism in the stone. Another factor that inhibits a diamonds ability to reflect light is its Color. The color of a diamond ranges from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow).
Then there is Clarity. This pertains to any inclusions or markings. Think of them as Mother Nature’s birthmarks. The less there are, the better the clarity. Last but not least, there is Carat. This is the weight of the diamond. Diamonds that are higher in carat weight are exponentially more precious and expensive.
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