Buying Loose Diamonds or a Wedding Ring is a Very Emotional Experience.
You are about to spend a large sum of money on a little stone or set of stones. Once you add the setting for your platinum engagement ring, you'll begin to wonder. You should know a little something about loose diamonds before handing over your credit card:
-You need to know what to look for in loose diamonds
-You need to know how to understand the jargon
-You need to know that you are getting value for what you pay
What's in Your Wedding Ring or Platinum Engagement Ring?
Here's a quick lesson in Diamonds 101. All the basics of loose diamonds you need to know, including the 4C's:
Cut - The measurement and proportion of a cut determines the grade
Carat - Carat refers to the size or weight of a diamond
Color - Diamonds come in colors ranging from white to brown
Clarity - Flaws or inclusions which affect the way light is reflected through a stone
Certification information and Price information.
Now, You may go shopping.