claudiajgriffin asked:


Need to educate myself on what to look for in a quality diamond

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When you start to think about buying a diamond, you naturally will want the best diamond that you can afford and a beautiful stone you will treasure forever. Diamonds can be found in a range of shapes, sizes, qualities & colours. If you are about to buy a diamond for an engagement ring, you may want to consider spending the commonly accepted guideline of two months’ salary. However you should spend as much as you can comfortably afford. Buying a diamond is not like buying a car which will depreciate over time, they endure generations and are passed down in your family as an heirloom. Remember, diamonds ARE forever.

When buying diamonds, make sure you buy the best quality diamond that is within your budget. Do not buy a diamond just because it has been “discounted”or the diamond dealer is offering a “special price”. These “sale” prices and deals are nothing more than marketing hype and will not result in any real savings to the price of a diamond. The price of diamonds is controlled by international market conditions and the availability. Unlike other jewellery items, diamonds do not go on sale because they do not have huge profit margins or over inflated prices.

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360waves_professor asked:

Im thinking bout buying a genuine diamand earring but i dont know what “clarity” and “color” means when it comes to quality. here is what the seller claims…
Gem Type: Natural diamonds
Weight: .20 carat total weight
Clarity: I1 (good sparkle)
Color: H
Cut: Good (Round Brilliant)
Metal: Solid 14K White Gold
Apraised value: $800.00 USD

is this a quality diamond?

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