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How to Care for Your Diamond
Written by Deb St. George
Most people when thinking about how to care for their diamond don't think about taking off their diamond ring when swimming in a pool full of chlorine. While the water may not affect the diamond the band may become discolored because of the clorine in the water. Many a person has lost their diamond ring while swimming in a pool or even while washing dishes. The ring simply slips off and if you're not care will disappear down the drain.
Caring for a diamond takes more than occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever, but they can be damaged if you are not careful. By learning how to properly care for your diamond, you will ensure that your diamond is indeed forever.
First, you should take your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once a year.
All About the Clarity of Diamonds
Written by Deb St. George
The average amount spent on an engagement ring last year was about $3,200 for a half-carat engagement ring at Tiffany & Co. It might be wise to have your diamond appraised after you buy it, to confirm that the diamond goes with the report and that it hasn't since been damaged.
Most diamonds larger than a half carat will be accompanied by a grading report, usually from the GIA or the American Gem Society Laboratories. If the jeweler can't provide a report, then you need to ask further questions as to why they can't provide the report.
Diamond clarity is the second of the four Cs -- carat, clarity, color and cut, the last of which refers to the stone's overall craftsmanship.
Clarity is an important aspect of a diamond, and it is important to know how to grade the clarity of a diamond before you buy one. It is actually quite easy to learn how to grade the clarity of a diamond. There are basically two things that you must understand: Diamonds with visual inclusions and blemishes, and those that are ‘eye clean’ meaning that there are no inclusions or blemishes that can be seen with the naked eye. From there, the clarity of a diamond is further broken down into subcategories.
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