Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Buying Diamond Jewelleries
Diamond jewelries are precious for everyone, especially for women. During any occasion and in festive season, diamonds play an important role. It brings smiles and happiness to everyone. Diamond jewelries make the bond stronger and lasts years. Giving any diamond jewellery such as rings, bracelets, bangles to the special person in your life and your dear ones is anytime the best idea! But before buying diamond jewellery, some minute things must be known to the customer. Often times it happens that after purchasing diamond jewellery, the customers are being cheated under the name of real diamonds. All this happens due to lack of knowledge while buying diamond jewelries.
For value proposition, cut refers to a diamond’s proportions, symmetry and polish
AGS (American Gem Society) has maintained a report of cut grade which starts from 0-10, , Diamond Clarity: This will show the internal and surface flaws of diamonds due to which the shine of the diamond becomes faint. To check the clarity of the diamonds, some grading are mentioned which will be hard to see through naked eye. Grading is as follows:
F – Rare and Flawless diamond
IF – Includes surface flaws but no internal flaws
VVS1-VVS2- slight inclusion is observed and will be detected only by the professional.
I1-I2-I3 – This indicates that the diamond is having flaws and can be observed easily. Hence, avoid purchasing such diamonds.
Are nearly colorless but with a slightly more visible color tint.
KLM - N-R - Very Light Yellow
Diamond Carat:
Last but not the least is the carat i.e. weight of the diamond. Diamonds and other gemstones are weighed in metric carats (1 carat =0.2 gm). The larger the diamond is, the more costly it is. One large diamond weight is more than five small ones of equal weight, hence, while purchasing, see to it that the jeweler is showing you the weight of only center stone and not the rest small surrounded diamonds.
Certification Mark: Finally, the trademark. This plays an important role to know that whether the diamond is real or fake. IGI, DGLA and some more certification states that the diamonds are 100% real. Hence, before paying, check any of this trade mark.
Above points if followed will give you the best value for money spent in buying diamond jewellery and you will not be cheated.
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