Knowing how a jeweler determines how much a diamond is worth will help you in your buying. They have a system that measures the diamonds known as the 4 C’s. Cut, clarity, carat, and color. The following will help you as a guideline, so you know how to buy diamond jewelry.
First off, you will want to select a reputable jeweler. He must know exactly what he is doing. Even if it is in a mall store, you can find reputable ones.
Secondly, you must know what you want so you can tell him. Decide on the cut before you get there so you can tell him right away. Decide whether you want a pear shape, princess, oval, marquise, or heart shaped, just to name a few.
Thirdly, decide on how many carats you desire. Remember the bigger it is the bigger carat you will get.
Fourth: Decide on color. A clear, normal diamond or a specific color, like pink, blue or yellow. The diamond you pick out will be a certain grade. D has no color and a grade of Z has a yellowish tint to it.
Fifth: Decide the clarity. Clarity is the imperfections in your stone. Diamonds only have two types, inclusions and blemishes. The first one being inside your diamond, which could be flaws, cracks or specks of color and the second, is the outside on the surface. It is also judged by what can be seen with the naked eye.
Lastly you need to ask for an appraisal for the diamond you choose. You will want to always keep this with your diamond for insurance purposes.
You must remember the more carats you decide on the higher in price it will be. The 4 C’s also determine the price. Go with the smaller carats and it will be cheaper for you. If the one you decide on has some flaws, then you will want to decide if it noticeable enough to where others can see it. You do not want to buy one you are not happy with. Make sure your final decision is what you want, not what your talked into. A reputable jeweler will not persuade you just to make a sale.
If your buying a diamond for an engagement ring then keep in mind the matching band. You will more than likely purchase both together. You wouldn’t want a unmatched set. Many jewelry stores will keep the band in their safe until the day of the wedding for you. That way you won’t worry about losing it. That would be disastrous. Better safe than sorry.
Keeping all this in mind you will have no problem in when you buy diamond jewelry.
