Trying to evaluate and grade different diamond rings using these criteria can seem daunting so we spoke to the diamond reserve s kaeleigh testwuide to break everything down.
Engagement ring color and clarity.
Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions.
Wondering what is a good diamond clarity.
The cut of a diamond has the biggest affect on its sparkle or brilliance.
If you can recommened going with higher color or clarity.
If you re thinking of a buying a white diamond the 4cs cut color clarity and carat are important to consider before settling on a ring.
Also should it have no flouresence or strong flouresence thank you.
I am looking between 2 2 5 carat diamond not sure if i should go with si1 or si2 color d h.
Cut color clarity and carat.
Ideal excellent and very good diamonds possess the most brilliance.
Carat color cut and clarity working together.
First above all is price then usually how big to make the center diamond then comes diamond clarity.
While clarity is less important than a diamond s cut or color if you are buying a diamond over one carat or considering certain fancy shaped diamonds like an emerald or asscher cut where flaws are more visible you may want to spend more for a higher clarity grade.
Most diamonds are cut round with a full 58 facets and a good cut or make has more scintillation more sparkle it is the work of a master cutter that allows the diamond to be cut in such a way as to permit the maximum amount of light to be reflected through the diamond and that s a great reflection on you.
Ai am looking for a engagement ring but am still not exactly sure what is a nice stone.
Choosing an engagement ring cut color clarity and carat weight.
Running an engagement rings site you get a real good idea of what people s main concerns are.
If you re searching for an engagement ring online chances are you ve been to quite a few sites.
Even with perfect color and clarity a poor cut can make a diamond look dull and boring.
A stone much larger than one carat should usually have a clarity of vs2 or higher and preferably a color grade around g or h.
The larger the carat the more obvious the other qualities become.
Diamond shape and size affect clarity.
Diamond color is an important characteristic that affects a diamond s beauty like all of the 4cs diamond color is an important consideration when buying a diamond while color affects price there are a number of factors that can help you decide which color grade is right for you.
Know what you re buying.
No standardized quality grading system exists for colored gemstones so if you re on the hunt for a colorful center stone these rules don t apply.