The other day I heard of a girl who had been given a fake diamond for her engagement and couldn't help but wonder that if she would've known a little about diamonds, maybe she would've spotted the fake right away. There are four C's that define a good diamond and they are: clarity, cut, color, and carat.
Clarity refers to the imperfections and intrusions within a diamond. It is believe that this is the characteristic of diamonds that affects the appearance of a diamond the least, because these imperfections can be microscopic or only visible with a jeweler's lens. Make sure your diamond has no flaws visible to the naked eye as flawless diamonds tend to go up on the price scale.
Carat is the one thing we all hear about but few understand. It refers to the diamonds weight but not necessarily is proportional to its size. The two things to consider when looking at carats is the distance across the top of the diamond in millimeters and the cut grade. The top is important in this because that is the way in which we see diamonds.
Color is easier to identify because it measures that lack of it in a diamond... unless you're getting a blue, red or yellow, then you can be very happy is not colorless! An absolute colorless diamond has a D but those are rare and quite pricey.
Finally, cut is the thing most of us know of because it is the simplest to notice. It is what determines the "sparkle" in the stone and the characteristic that affects the appearance of the diamond the most. The ideal cut is the one that reflects the most light is it does not only on the surface but also from the inside.
Have a great and sparkly day!
Fab post!! As long as the diamond is gotten ethically, then it's all good for me. Though, I prefer pearls or some other jewel to diamonds. I even like fake diamonds, haha. Hope you have a super week doll xx
ReplyDeleteLove the post! I wouldn't mind a fake diamond, but not for my engagement, haha. Then I would have to agree with the previous comment: some nice pearls instead! Happy Monday xoxo
ReplyDeleteHope you have a sparkly day as well. I know next to nothing about diamonds - I hear the best people to learn from are guys that are about to get engaged :)
ReplyDeleteI heard of a similar thing, i honestly wouldn't have been able to tell the difference either, thanks for clearing things up!
ReplyDeleteOh Golly! I know it sounds weirs but I'm not at all a diamonds kind of girl. I've given up on my inheritance just because I would never wear them but they ARE beautiful.
ReplyDeletelove your photos that go with this post. I will have to check with my business partner if I ever have a diamond gifted to me, lol.
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So interesting! I love these photos and I love my diamonds. Out of everything I own, I love that they're color is so good. I don't know why, but it makes me feel fancy when I wear it.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous images, that made me drool. Great post, I was quite obsesses with the four C's too. As long as the diamonds are ethically bought then it's all good.
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Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous images.
Have a beautiful week.
Love the last necklace and a lovely post! Have a great week!! xx
ReplyDeleteI would not be happy if he gave me a fake for our engagement! This calls to mind a recent letter in the NY Times Social Q column, about a woman who was bragging about her new "diamond", and a jeweler was wondering whether he should have told her it was fake. I have often wondered though about the engineered diamonds which are made the same way as diamonds, but are man-made. Have you seen any of these?
ReplyDeleteIs there a better way to start the week than with diamonds? I think not!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't love diamonds, right? They're gorgeous and, oh, so sparkly!
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Thanks for the post on one of my favorite things...although I don't own many!!! My husband became very aware of the four c's on his search for my engagement ring and taught me some things! So cute. Love all the pictures! xoox
ReplyDeleteIts important stuff to know!!! Who would give a fake diamond?
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting! I'm pretty sure a fake engagement ring would be grounds for divorce the day she finds out!! :/ These photos are all so pretty. I love diamonds.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteShe must've of been furious with him. Do you know if they're still together?
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!!! Crazy that that happened to someone... what great tips!
ReplyDeleteGreat information to share. Interesting that it was more important to show size .. rather than quality. I would think most women would want a real diamond for their wedding band.. but maybe for some it doesn't matter! :)
ReplyDeletethats horrible for her! yup its all about the four c's:)
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Oh yikes, how awkward would it be to find our your beautiful ring is fake!
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