Diamond prices can vary hugely depending on a diamond’s shape, cut quality, clarity and color. Till exempel, the cost of a one carat diamond can range from just $1,500 to more than $16,000 for an extremely well cut, high quality diamond, while a two carat diamond could cost as little as $6,000 or as […]
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Often when people hear the term “Carat Weight,” they think it refers to the size of the diamond. In actuality, Carat refers to the weight of the diamond, not how large the stone is. En 1 Carat Diamond equals 200 milligrams, eller 0.2 grams—and weighs about the same as a quarter of a raisin. […]
A Diamond’s Clarity grade evaluates how clean a diamond is from both inclusions and blemishes. Clarity is graded by the GIA on the following scale: FL (Flawless) IF (Internally Flawless) VVS1 (Very, Very Slightly Included 1) VVS2 (Very, Very Slightly Included 2) VS1 (Very Slightly Included 1) VS2 (Very Slightly Included 2) SI1 (Slightly […]
Diamond Color is graded in terms of how white or colorless a diamond is. The GIA grades diamonds from D to Z, with D being the most colorless, and Z containing noticeable brown or yellow tint. The pricing of diamonds usually reflects these grades—sometimes significantly. In most cases, the naked eye cannot tell the […]
Diamond Cut specifically refers to the quality of a diamond’s angles, proportions, symmetrical facets, brilliance, brand, scintillation and finishing details. These factors directly impact a diamond’s ability to sparkle, along with its overall aesthetic appeal. For example take a look at this beautiful diamond and this horrific choice. The only issue differentiating the two […]
Unfortunately, 18K gold’s biggest advantage — its purity — is also its biggest disadvantage. Due to its higher percentage of pure gold, 18K gold is quite noticeably softer and easier to scratch or dent than 14K gold. This means that if your fiancé-to-be works with her hands or has an active lifestyle, an 18K […]
18K gold’s biggest advantage is its purity. As the purest form of gold that’s practical to use in an engagement ring, an 18K gold ring offers the gorgeous appearance of near-pure gold with most of the practical benefits of an alloy. This extra purity can be especially obvious with 18K yellow or rose gold, […]
14K gold is popular for a reason: for most people, it’s the best choice. Dock, it does have a few small disadvantages. Första, to some people, 14K gold isn’t quite as aesthetically pleasing as 18K gold. Although it has a rich and impressive color, the appearance of 14K gold isn’t quite as strong as […]
14K gold has several advantages. Första, it’s affordable. Because pure gold makes up 58.3% of the metal content of 14K gold, an engagement ring made from 14K gold will usually cost slightly less than the same ring made from 18K gold. Second, 14K gold is fairly durable. Gold is quite a soft, malleable metal […]