Diamond Buying Guide
Executive Summary about Diamond Guide by Gabriel Killian

diamond buying guide

If you’ve ever bought a diamond before, you probably know how tough of a decision it may be. If you never bought a diamond before, you may be in for a surprise.

Diamond shopping whether for a diamond ring or necklace is no easy task. Below is a basic diamond buying guide to help you with your decision.

1. Buy only from a trusted diamond retailer.

2. Use your gut instinct. Only buy what you think you should or only shop from someone you feel good about.

3. Bring a Diamond Guide! Having a Diamond Guide available gives you quick reference when the times are tough.

4. Know the 4 C’s, what they mean and how they are measured. The four c’s of a diamond are Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat Weight.

5. Ask to see an apprasial. Well established diamond retailers may have their diamonds pre-appraised, this can give you insight in to the diamond you are buying.

6. Take lighting in to consideration when buying your next piece of jewelry.

7. Make sure to see if they have a warranty and/or return policy that suites your needs.

Are You Engagement Ring Shopping? An Important Look at Fluorescence in Diamonds
Executive Summary about Diamond Guide by Tom Mason

If you are shopping for an engagement ring, or for any piece of diamond jewellery, it is important that you understand what florescence is and how it affects a diamond. When a diamond has florescence it will emit a slight blue glow when it exposed to UV light.

You can see if a diamond is florescent by looking at the grading certificate that will rank it either “none, faint, medium, strong and very strong”. The stronger the florescence, the more sensitive the diamond is to long wave UV light.

The only time florescence can be a bad thing is if it causes the diamond to look cloudy or oily under UV light. This is extremely rare and you only would ever find it with diamonds with strong or very strong florescence.

However, the percentage of diamonds that are affected this way is tiny. When GIA (a leading gemological laboratory) conducted a study on florescence, they actually found that most people preferred the look of diamonds with florescence!

Diamonds that are florescent are actually sold at a slight discount compared to other diamonds. This is because of the very rare cases in which a diamonds appearance looks cloudy.

As long as you are using a reputable jeweler you have nothing to worry about. Also, you can always ask to view the diamond outside (UV light) to make sure you like what you see.

Yellow Diamonds – Good Luck Diamonds
Executive Summary about Yellow Diamonds by Johnny Mayer

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Yellow Diamonds are cherished gem stones for their gorgeous color, exotic appearance and mystic power. The new diamond rings designs with fancy yellow diamonds are fashionable and alluring.

Yellow diamonds are more versatile than other colored diamonds. Compared to other fancy colored diamonds, yellow diamonds are mellow jewelry… they don’t shout “Look at me!” like other fancy colored diamonds and are loyal to their owners.

Whereas a fancy green diamond is green with envy over your lover, a fancy yellow diamond will dazzle with delight at your happiness.

Yellow diamonds are judged and sold on the same was as other colored diamonds, on the basis of the four C’s – cut, clarity, color and carat weight. Of course, you should take into consideration diamond quality and buy a certified diamond out of common sense.

Yellow Diamonds Chosen by the Stars
Executive Summary about Yellow Diamonds by Dana Halpert

It seems the fascination with yellow is certainly peaking with the range of high quality Yellow Diamond Jewelry on offer in the stores and on the Internet.

There’s a reason that these precious yellow diamonds are so highly sought after and the reason is beauty. Fancy color diamonds are available in almost every color imaginable and, while the rarity of colored diamonds makes them more expensive than white or colorless gems, they are nowhere near as costly as they once were.

Where are they from and how are they made? In short, these natural diamonds have been treated with electron accelerators operating at various energy levels, according to the color required. Therefore, the yellow diamond can be used in jewelry immediately.

As only one of every 10,000 mined diamonds is a natural fancy color diamond, Fancy color diamond Jewelry became extremely rare and therefore very expensive.

Be sure that Yellow Diamonds are Natural Diamonds that have been color enhanced. What you get is exactly the same yellow diamond but for a fraction of the price of a natural yellow diamond.

Yellow Diamonds don’t just sparkle like the stars, they’re worn by them too.

Please also check out my other guide on Diamond Necklaces

White Gold Diamond Rings

By Woro Swasti

white gold diamond engagement ring

One of the most favorite diamond rings is white gold diamond rings. Many people choose this ring for their wedding or engagement. It is a luxurious ring with diamond which means ‘forever love’.

Instead of using yellow gold diamond rings, more couples choose white gold diamond rings for their engagement or wedding rings. White gold diamond wedding rings are more modern and suitable with any dress. White gold gives elegant look to the rings.

White gold often used for diamonds jewelry, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, or diamond bands. This metal is an alloy made of gold and another metal such as palladium, silver, platinum or nickel. White gold metal alloy of gold and nickel is stronger and usually preferred for rings jewelry.

Just like the yellow gold, white gold also use carat as common standards. 24 carat gold is pure gold without mixed with any other metal. An 18 carat white gold is 18 parts pure gold mixed with 6 parts other materials. An 14 carat white gold is 14 parts pure gold mixed with 10 parts other metals. White gold never have 24 carat as the yellow gold, but available only up to 21 carat.

Some of the white gold requires metal plating using rhodium. This is common for 14 carat white gold to hide any discoloration. The natural color of white gold is light grey. When it is coated with rhodium, it makes the color whiter.

The rhodium metal coating will go thin in years. White gold needs to be re-coated with rhodium regularly, usually once in every year. This re-plated can be done in any jewelry retailer, even with local jewelry store.

The best quality of white gold for making diamond jewelry is 18 carat alloy made of gold and palladium. This white gold have enough strength to hold the diamond or other gemstones. White gold diamond engagement ring is one the best jewelry made of diamond and white gold.