{"id":11076,"date":"2013-12-10T10:43:30","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T15:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=11076"},"modified":"2015-08-25T11:22:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-25T15:22:08","slug":"how-to-rate-a-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/how-to-rate-a-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO RATE A DIAMOND"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"How<\/div>\n

In the Market?<\/h2>\n

\nIf you’re in the Market for a Diamond Engagement Ring<\/strong>, then you’ll be having the Fun Task of Shopping and Comparing Diamonds, Rings, Prices and Stores!<\/p>\n

\nThe Problem is, Where do you Begin<\/strong>, and how do you Rate these Stones???<\/p>\n

\nIs there a Guideline that you can use to Help Pick the Best Diamond for the Best Price?<\/p>\n

In Fact, there is! :)<\/h2>\n

\nWhen it comes to Beauty and the Importance of Quality, some things really are More Important than others. That’s Where the Rating Begins! <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGranted, you don’t actually Rate the Stones<\/strong> (that would be an Impossible Feat), but you can Identify what it is you Need to Look At and What to Look For. <\/p>\n

\nListed below are 7 Things<\/strong> that you should Look For in a Stone (Carat Weight is Optional <\/strong>– just get whatever Weight Feels Comfortable to you and Affordable<\/strong>!)<\/p>\n

\nThese Topics will help you Choose which Diamond to Buy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMany people do think that “PRICE<\/strong>” is the Deciding Factor, IT ISN’T!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nQuality is ALWAYS First<\/strong>, and Price, believe it or not, is Generally LAST! <\/strong><\/p>\n

So Let’s Begin…<\/h2>\n

\nNarrow Down your Choices this Way…<\/strong><\/p>\n

1) STYLE & DESIGN<\/h2>\n

\nFirst off, if she doesn’t like the Style or Design, it Doesn’t Matter What the Quality is, or How Much you Spent. <\/p>\n

\nYou have to Look at the Style, Shape, Size and Even the Color of the Metal. It could be too Thick, too Skinny, too Top Heavy. The Diamond could be Marquise Cut (which she may Hate<\/strong>). It could be Champagne Colored<\/strong>, which she may also Dislike. It’s all about Looks First! <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nYou have to Choose a Mounting that Compliments her Hands<\/strong>, her Skin Color, her Wardrobe, her Personality, her Style. She has to Love it! <\/strong><\/p>\n

As a Rule of Thumb, Simple is Better!<\/h2>\n

\nAnd usually the Simplest and Most Popular<\/strong> Style of Engagement Ring is the Classic Tiffany Style Ring<\/a>. As shown here…<\/p>\n

\"Tiffany<\/p>\n

\nYou can’t go Wrong with these Style of Rings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Pave Works just as Well…<\/h2>\n

\nPave Set Stones<\/a> are also Very Modern and Very Sharp. The Tiny Stones set in the Side really Add Sparkle and POP<\/strong> to any Center Stone.<\/p>\n

\nSee what Pave looks like below…<\/p>\n

\"Pave<\/p>\n

\nSo Style and Design should be the First Criteria<\/strong>. You have to Buy something you LOVE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf you have No Idea what Style of Jewelry she likes (you haven’t been Paying Attention<\/strong>) look at the Jewelry she already Owns and Wears.<\/p>\n

\nOr, ask her Family or Friends (Make Sure they keep it Quiet so it doesn’t Ruin a Surprise<\/strong>). <\/p>\n

\nBut, as I’ve said before, if you don’t know, can’t tell, or Don’t Want to Ask<\/strong>, then just go with the Classic Tiffany Style Mounting and you’ll be Fine. <\/p>\n

\nShe can either Keep it in that Mounting, or have it set into something else of her Fancy later. <\/p>\n

\nIt’s a Win-Win!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nNow, let’s move onto the actual Diamond<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

2) BEAUTY & SPARKLE<\/h2>\n

\nThere’s one thing that makes a Diamond Beautiful and that’s SPARKLE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf Diamonds didn’t Sparkle, no one would want one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThat Sparkle is Life, Fire and Brilliance. Who doesn’t like to Stare at the Twinkles of White and Colored Light and get Lost in the Romance and Charm of it all…<\/p>\n

SPARKLE = BEAUTY!<\/h2>\n

\nIt’s like a Thousand Stars in the Sky. You WANT the Diamond to Dance in the Moon Light<\/strong>. You want it to BLING! <\/strong><\/p>\n

\nAnd only one Main Trait does that:<\/strong> CUT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe Way a Diamond is Cut and Proportioned Greatly Affects how much a Diamond Sparkles. As seen here…<\/p>\n

\"Cut<\/p>\n

\nThe Better the Cut, the More it will Sparkle. Easy as that!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThere are Two Main Cut Grades that I Recommend (GIA’s Cut Grades<\/strong>). They are: Excellent Cut & Very Good Cut!<\/strong><\/p>\n

BUY NONE OTHERS!<\/h2>\n

\nExcellent is the BEST<\/strong> there is (some call it Ideal Cut) and Highly Advised<\/strong>. You should also be Aware of the Polish & Symmetry<\/strong> as well (listed on a GIA Diamond Report). Strive for Excellent and Very Good in those Grades as well. <\/p>\n

\nA Triple Excellent Diamond<\/strong> will Knock her Socks off!<\/p>\n

\"Triple<\/p>\n

\nBuy an Excellent Stone and the Ring will Out Shine<\/strong> just about every other Stone on the Market! <\/p>\n

\nGuaranteed!<\/strong><\/p>\n

3) DIAMOND COLOR<\/h2>\n

\nMost Stones in the Stores Today are what they call Off-White or Fine-White Color<\/strong> (Color Grades G-H-I-J<\/strong>). It’s a Fact that MOST Diamonds DO have some Color<\/strong> in them. These Colors are Generally Yellowish in Hue, Brown in Hue, or even Gray Tone. Stones Lower Down the Color Chart may have so Much Color in them that they often look Dirty, Old and Antique<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nEven when you Compare a J or a K Colored Diamond up against a G Colored Diamond YOU WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBut, there’s something Even Better…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pure White Diamonds<\/h2>\n

\nPure White Diamonds are the BEST there is<\/strong>. This Color Range (D, E and F<\/strong>) is at the TOP<\/strong> of the list (there is no A, B or C<\/strong>), and they are actually COLORLESS! <\/strong>(Lacking any Color Whatsoever)<\/p>\n

\nThey are Very White and Very Bright!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nI find them Extremely Stunning and they always Appear like there’s a Spot Light on them. Compare an E Colored Diamond to a J and you’ll be Surprised at the Difference!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s that GRAND!<\/h2>\n

\"E<\/p>\n

\nSo I say, if you can Purchase a Pure White Diamond, DO SO! <\/strong>It will Add Impact to your Sparkly Diamond and really make it Stand out in a Crowd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4) DIAMOND CLARITY<\/h2>\n

\nClarity, in all Honesty, is Not that Big of a Deal<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nAs long as there are No Huge Eye-Visible Inclusions<\/strong> in the Stone, then all is Good.<\/p>\n

\nGenerally this means Buying a Diamond of SI1 Clarity or Higher<\/a>…<\/p>\n

\"SI1<\/p>\n

\n(VS is my Favorite Diamond Clarity<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\nNo one (And No Bride-To-Be<\/strong>) Wants to Stare at Huge Black Spots in their Stone for the Rest of their Life.<\/p>\n

\nStay away from Eye-Visible Flaws (unless they really don’t Bother you), and Buy a Stone that you’ll need a Microscope<\/a> or a 10x Jeweler’s Loupe<\/a> to see those Imperfections. You’ll be much Happier in the Long Run.<\/strong><\/p>\n

5) CERTIFICATION<\/h2>\n

\nI’ll keep this Simple!<\/strong><\/p>\n