| Loose Diamonds are the only way you should ever buy a Diamond! Buy it Loose! Have it set later. Viewing Diamonds Loose will give you a great advantage when judging a Diamond for Quality and the 4 C's. You'll be able to see the Cut, the Color, the Clarity and the Carat Weight more clearly. You'll be able to Microscope the Diamond and not be limited by any Prongs or the Mounting.
There is plenty to learn about Loose Diamonds, like Cut, Clarity, Carat Weight, and Color (the 4 C's). You MUST understand How to hold a Jeweler's Loupe. You MUST get familiar with viewing Diamonds under 10x magnification. You must make friends with the Microscope. The miniature World inside a Diamond is fascinating and exciting.
You should learn about Inclusions, Flaws and Imperfections, along with fun things like: Trigons, Sailor Diamonds, Girdle Size, Culet Size, Fire, Light Carats, and Certification.
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