Whatever your budget you will be confronted with the fascinating and sometimes bewildering world of Diamonds and you need help to get what you pay for and understand the value of your purchase, now and in the future. So here’s what you need to know…
UNDERSTAND THE 4 C’S
Clarity
Colour
Cut
Carat
Understand the Diamond Certification & insist on one, it’s your proof of its quality!
There are many different diamond grading laboratories that will assess and certificate a diamond, but generally the more trusted, recognised bodies are a much better bet as they are stricter, after all its only one persons opinion! Here are some of the more recognised certificates; GIA AGS HRD IGI (The cost of the diamond can be affected by the diamond certificate chosen)
The Cut, Polish & Symmetry are all important factors that are assessed when certifying a diamond and they are individually graded. The grades are as follows; Ideal, Excellent, Very Good, Good & Poor.
Lastly the Florescence, this is often overlooked its grades are as follows; None, Very Slight, Faint/Slight, Medium, Strong & Very Strong. The least amount of fluorescence the better, too much will make the diamond less valuable!