The Four C's of Diamond ...

My Fancy Diamond

 
Danny Morehead

You need to address four main concerns when you are buying diamond stud earrings. These concerns are called the four C's of diamond buying and they are what determines the quality of the diamond and how much it will cost. The four C's we are referring to are the carat, cut, color and clarity of the diamond.

The actual weight of the stone you buy is called the carat of the diamond. This is a huge factor that determines the price of the diamond. As is to be expected the bigger the carat the more you will pay for the diamond stud earrings. There are a wide variety of carat sizes to choose from making it easy to find the size carat that fits both your needs and your budget.

The cut of the diamond is considered to be its most important feature. This is because the cut of the diamond affects the intensity of the diamond and determines how much beauty it has. Diamonds that sparkle with color and light radiantly reflecting through it is considered to have the perfect cut. If the diamond is dull and lifeless, then the cut has been made too shallow. If the diamond appears to be dark and it does not reflect light, then the cut is too deep.

The diamond cut will be a major factor in determining the price of the diamond. They range on a scale of "fair, good, very good and ideal" with fair being the least expensive and ideal being the most expensive. Most shoppers searching for quality at an affordable price will search for the "very good" diamond cut. It costs a considerable amount less than you would pay for the "ideal" cut, but it is an excellent choice that reflects a good amount of light allowing it to sparkle and shine beautifully.

The color is used to grade a diamonds fire. The "fire" is the projection of rainbow colors you see from the prism effect created by the light that is reflecting through the diamond. They use color to rate the diamond because the least amount of color a diamond has the more "fire" it will project. A diamond rated D is the best and one rated Z is the lowest grade.

The clarity of a diamond will also affect the price and is determined by a rating system that is based on how many flaws the diamond has. These flaws are found on both the surface and the inside of the diamond. A flawless diamond is hard to find and would be the most expensive stone you can buy.

Most diamonds will have blemishes and flaws of some type, but this doesn't mean that you still can't have a good quality diamond. There are many stones with flaws that are very beautiful because the flaws can be so small that you cannot even notice them with the naked eye. Just keep in mind that the more you are able to spend for a diamond, the fewer flaws it will have.

Using the four C's method will help you to find the best quality diamond stud earrings around for the best price. The more you know about diamonds the easier it will be to make a wise choose and get the most for your money.

About the Author: Danny Morehead, a leading diamond expert in Dallas, Texas, can help you select perfect Diamond Stud Earrings. You can also build your own!

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