A Complete Guide to Buying Loose Diamonds

 

Let's begin with a cliche- 'Diamonds are forever.' This statement is true as diamonds are the best investments for the future. Diamonds are known for their impeccable beauty, durability, a symbol of love, and for being a woman's best friend. Diamond is one of the most valuable stones and often costlier than rubies and emeralds, which are precious stones. Deciding to buy diamonds is complicated. It is more than just random shopping. It is a crucial investment, and one needs to put a lot of thought before picking the right diamond. 

 

Taylor LaRue Designs are known for diamond tennis bracelet Georgia. Our guide will ease the process for you and make it a piece of cake to judge, analyze and buy diamonds, like a pro. 

 

1. Familiarize yourself with the 4C’s

Diamonds take billions to form. Years of pressure, heat, and carbon are what it takes to be born from a rock. Diamonds are rare as the high-quality ones are very few. Most of the diamonds mined are too small or of poor quality. They fail to survive the process of being turned into a masterpiece used placed in jewelry. With a high demand for good quality diamonds and low availability, the cost of diamonds remains relatively high. Other than quality, various factors determine its price. These are called 4C’s, namely- Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat. Color. The cut of a diamond represents the proportion of the facet. The better the diamond cut, the lighter it will reflect to sparkle brightly. Diamond cut also refers to the shape of the diamond. This can be round cut, princess cut, cushion cut, marquise cut, heart cut, radiant cut, pear cut, asscher cut, oval cut, and emerald cut. Carat denotes the size and weight of a gemstone. The larger the stone, the costlier it is per carat. Clarity determines how clear the diamond is. The range is divided into categories, namely, Flawless  (perfect inside and out), Internally Flawless, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, 

SI1, SI2, SI3, and I1, I2. Color represents the range of hue of color the diamond contains. The best ones have no color at all. 

 

2. Make Sure the Diamond is Certified 

The grade of a diamond or stone determines its final price. Diamond Certification by The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or American Gem Society is mandatory before buying a diamond. GIA invented the grading system used worldwide, and AGS are experts in ideal diamond cut grading. Taylor LaRue Designs sell certified lab created diamonds atlanta.

 

3. Choose Your Shape 

It is essential to decide what shape to buy before picking a loose diamond. The most popular one undoubtedly is the round brilliant cut. If you choose a fancy shape, you can save money per carat as an oval, cushion, or princess cut look bigger than a round cut diamond. 

 

4. Set Your Budget

It is always good to have a set budget before choosing a loose diamond. Your purpose will determine your budget. You can buy a diamond for an engagement ring, a bracelet. 

 

 

5. Get Ready to buy it from a trusted Jeweler 

Before responsible enough to choose a known dealer. A trusted jeweler will ensure the diamond is conflict-free. 

 

Find our diamond jewelers in Atlanta for more information. We look forward to help you pick the best diamond jewelry.