A diamond is a unique stone that possesses remarkable physical qualities, making it a highly desirable stone. A diamond is the official birthstone for April. Many people wear and enjoy this gemstone, whether it’s their birthstone or not.
A diamond is a transparent gemstone composed of pure carbon. It is one of the hardest natural substances known to man. When this stone is properly cut, it shines like a prism, dispersing rays of light in all directions and colors.
Over the centuries a diamond acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. The word diamond comes from the Greek “Adamas” meaning unconquerable, suggesting the eternity of love. The Greeks also believed the fire in the diamond reflected the constant flame of love.
Understanding the four C’s can be helpful when buying the right diamond for the one you love.
Cut: A well-proportioned and symmetrical cut diamond shows the maximum amount of light and brilliance. When a diamond is cut too deep or too shallow light leaks out of the bottom of the diamond instead of reflecting back to you!
The shape of a diamond is often confused with the cut. The most common diamond shapes are round brilliant, marquise, oval, pear, emerald and princess cut.
Color: A diamond acts like a prism. When light enters a diamond, it breaks it down and transforms it into an amazing rainbow of color. Color is graded on a scale form D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). The most valuable diamonds are colorless. The absence of color allows the natural light to pass through.
Clarity: Most diamonds have natural inclusions or imperfections that were formed during the crystallization process. The number, size, position and type of these inclusions determine the clarity of a diamond. It is rare to find a diamond that lacks any internal or external flaws.
Carat weight: The physical weights of a diamond. Diamonds are weighed in units called carats. One carat is equal to 100 points, so 50 points measures a half of a carat.
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