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| Selecting a Diamond |
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Buying a diamond is an important purchase. It is buying a special gift for a special person - that special person could even be yourself - so it does need some careful consideration.
When looking for a diamond try and stay within your budget. What is the diamond for? Is the diamond for an engagement ring, a pendant, perhaps a pair of earrings? What size and shape will suit your requirements?
Size and colour are the most important considerations as they are immediately apparent. Clarity requires scrutiny therefore when working to a budget consider dropping down a clarity grade. Try and keep close to the size that suits you, small natural marks need not detract from a stones beauty.
Someone explained it to me as a bit like buying a Porsche with a big discount because there was a scratch underneath the bumper. No one will ever see that scratch, except someone who wished to scrutinise and examine the car minutely. However, unlike a scratch on a Porsche, which is damage, an inclusion in a diamond is natural and very much a part of the stone, and, of course, every diamond is uniquely individual, so the best advice is to find the diamond size that suits your needs and don't be afraid to compromise on clarity, but we would rather not compromise on colour. Size and colour are immediately observed, whilst clarity requires scrutiny. Ultimately, the Jewellery Studio (Roger Williams) would like to source for you the very best diamond that fits your budget.
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Roger is only at the end of the phone or email. He is here to help. His expertise and experience are free, so please don't hesitate to put your questions to him.
You'll need to have an idea of the shape or cut you would prefer.
Cut - Refers to the angles and proportions of a diamond. |
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| Cut also referred to as 'make' It is the only part of the loose or certified diamonds made by human hands. The cutter not only forms the shape but cut refers to the proportions. It's forming symmetry of which the facets determine the sparkle of the loose or certified diamond. The better the proportions of the facets the more brilliance will be reflected to the viewers eye. A poorly proportioned cut or off make loose or certified diamonds will never have the full brilliance and sparkle.
Colour - Refers to the degree to which a diamond is colourless.
Colors range from very white to shades of many different colors D being the highest color. View charts give a better idea in the area of color for loose or certified diamonds. |
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| Carat - weight of loose or certified diamonds is measured in carats.
Dimensions of the loose or certified diamonds should not be confused with carat weight. Why is it unrelated because a stone could have varying depths therefore some could appear bigger depending on the cut.
The size of a loose or certified diamonds has the biggest impact on its price. The metric carat, which equals 0.20 gram, is the standard unit of weight for loose or certified diamonds and most other gems. If other factors are equal, the more a stone weighs, the more valuable it will be.
Here are several ways to express 1 carat:
1 ct.
200 milligrams
1/5 gram
100 points
4 grainer (not often used in retail environment)
Clarity - Refers to the presence of inclusions in a diamond.
Clarity Catagories
FL - IF
Diamonds that reveal no flaws on the surface or internally. These are the rarest and most beautiful gems treasured for their absolute purity.
VVS1 - VVS2 Diamonds with minute inclusions absolutely invisible to the naked eye. Only through careful inspection with a microscope can these tiny inclusions be accurately pinpointed. The brilliance of the stone does not suffer in this category.
VS1 - VS2 Diamonds with tiny inclusions difficult to locate. Only a trained eye looking through a 10X loupe can pinpoint the inclusions in this category. The inclusions are nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.
SI1 - SI3 Diamonds with inclusions easily identified through a loupe. Finding flaws in this category with the naked eye is difficult. The gems in this category maintain their integrity, depending on the location of the inclusions.
I1 - I3 Diamonds with inclusions which may or may not be easily seen by the naked eye. The flaws on the stones in this category will have some effect on the brilliance of your diamond. |
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| Why are the 4 C's important to you?
The 4 C's are used throughout the world to classify the rarity of diamonds. Diamonds with the combination of the highest 4 C's ratings are more rare and, consequentially, more expensive.
Light is the element that ignites a diamonds brilliance and fire. The interplay of light with each of the 4 C's is the reason each diamond is unique.
Alternatively, you can simply explain to Roger Williams personally via phone or email what you need a diamond for and rely upon his expertise and experience to source a selection of the best diamonds for you.
Roger can carefully selet you a stone, especially when 1.00 ct plus stones are required. See our 1.00 ct special offer.
The good news is Roger is at the end of a phone or email ready to offer you free consultation and to offer professional advice and experience to help you decide. Choice of shape is totally up to you.
Friendly and helpful advice is given freely - just call ! |
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| For more information on the Inferno Diamond, please call 02920 221144 or email Roger at enquiries@jewellerystudio.co.uk |
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The Jewellery Studio, Cardiff, Wales, UK are jewellers and designers of exclusive jewellery. Roger Williams, the owner and designer, began 25 years ago when he created a unique, exquisite collection, often using pure Welsh gold. Since, he has created jewellery collections in a wide range of materials including platinum, 18ct gold and sterling silver together with precious stones that include emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls and diamonds. The Jewellery Studio is also an importer of fine cut diamonds. The Jewellery Studio is also happy to undertake repairs to jewellery including resizing rings and re-mounting precious stones. We have one of the widest ranges of uniquely designed, necklaces and bracelets in Wales and the UK and are happy to design and create commissioned jewellery, including engagement rings and wedding rings. You need look no further than The Jewellery Studio Cardiff for your extra special present, gift or treat.
To view our full range of platinum, 18ct gold, sterling silver and precious stones and diamond jewellery, please browse the links to the top. |
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