Knowing The 4 C’s of Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds are said to be a girl’s best friend,Tiffany Earrings, isn’t it? But the thing is – not all diamond jewelry can claim that honor if they don’t possess the four important C’s. The four important C’s are definitely de rigeur in the jewelry industry and if your diamonds are missing or lacking in one of those C’s, your jeweler has no right to say that they’re ideal material.
If you’re shopping for jewelry to give to your daughter, girlfriend, wife or whichever special woman there is in your life, always make sure that your expensive present will be absolutely perfect or as near perfect as it can be. In order to that, you have to know how to recognize whether your diamond has the 4 C’s or not.
This article shall teach you everything you have to know about the 4 C’s of jewelry.
Let’s start with the simplest of all C’s to observe and determine – carat. Remember, when it comes to gold jewelry, one with 24K or 24 carat is always the most expensive and exquisite? It’s the same with diamonds but the values aren’t the same.
In the carat system for diamond jewelry, 1 carat is equal to 100 points. Also, 5 carats is equal to 1 gram. Hence, if you find yourself a little confused with the carat system, you can always ask for the description in grams.
Always remember that when measuring carats of your diamond jewelry, you’re going after the weight and not the size.
The second C may or may not be easily discernible and depends on whether you have enough experience and keen eyesight. Clarity is used to judge how flawless your diamond jewelry is. Everything, from the location,tiffany pendants, kind and extent, of the flaws of your diamond jewelry is considered. The flaw may be internal – called inclusion – or external – called blemishes.
Color is the third C of the jewelry industry. This is something that even inexperienced buyers can effortlessly detect. Colorless diamonds always command the highest prices so if you want to give something really special to your loved one, do make sure that your diamond jewelry present falls under this category.
The last but certainly not the least C of diamond jewelry that we shall discuss is the cut. The brilliance, the fire and the overall beauty of diamond jewelry is more or less the result of its cut. You didn’t know that, did you? When judging this particular aspect, everyone has their own opinion so just choose the diamond jewelry that appeals to you most.