Diamond Facts

Diamonds are priced and valued for quality according to four parameters: the cut, carat weight, color, and clarity of the diamond. A final important parameter is the certificate. Diamond jewelry is also valued accordingly. People buy diamond jewelry as investments, so it is important to understand all the parameters that determine the value.

Cut of the diamond

The cut means the manner in which it is physically cut in terms of number of facets since the shine depends on this. The larger the number of facets the more brilliant the diamond which certainly increases the value.

Clarity of a diamond

A diamond’s clarity indicates its degree of perfection. As a diamond forms over in the Earth, it can develop flaws from a variety of natural factors. The lower the number of flaws, the more expensive the diamond.

Color

If a diamond is colorless, then it is more brilliant. This is because light reflects off of a diamond in an amount inversely proportion to the color. Diamonds that are colored tend to absorb light making them shine less. Blue white diamonds are considered substandard so you should avoid buying them unless you understand this.

Carat

A diamond’s weight is measured in carats. So the bigger the diamond, the more carats it is said to have. A heavier diamond is obviously more costly.

The Certificate

All diamonds should come with a certificate, which specifies the grading of the diamond and tells you exactly what it is worth. It presents details of the diamond and its features. If a merchant hesitates to give you a certificate for the diamonds you buy, buy from someone else because you don't really know what you are getting.

Marc Ilgen is the creator of online jewelry store http://www.clicksilvershop.com.

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