When It Comes To Grading Wedding Rings Cs Are Important
by Steven Hadley,
published November 2, 2008
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ou will often hear that one of the most important purchases a couple can make is their first home. Actually, there's one purchase that is much more significant and long lasting. A wedding ring represents the commitment a couple makes to each other. This commitment should not be taken lightly, neither should the choice of a ring.
When it comes to choosing a wedding ring, the decision does not have to be complicated. The first thing you need to ask yourself is if you like yellow gold wedding rings, white gold bands, platinum, palladium or a combination of the different precious metals. The choice of stone(s) comes next. Traditionally, diamonds adorn wedding rings, so consideration to specific areas of a diamond needs to be addressed in diamond wedding bands.
The diamond is a true marvel of nature. Magical, mysterious and universally treasured, no two diamonds are exactly alike. Any explanation of a diamond's beauty and value centers on three key quality factors: cut, color and clarity, and one unit of measure: carat weight. Collectively these are known as the four Cs.
The first "C" stands for Cut. A diamond that is masterfully cut displays maximum brilliance and fire. Cut and proportion are extremely important because they have the greatest influence on the sparkle and value of a stone. A diamond that is well cut reflects light from one facet to another and disperses it back through the top of the stone.
The second "C" stands for Color. A diamond's body color can range from totally colorless to light yellow. Value increases with the stones clarity or lack of color. Also, the less color in the stone, the easier it is for light to pass through and be dispersed back into the spectrum of colors, like a rainbow.
The third "C" stands for Clarity. Nature is rarely perfect. So it is very rare to find a diamond that is completely pure or free of inclusions - minerals or crystals trapped within the stone at the time it was formed. Without ten-power magnification, you may never see these tiny inclusions. But they are the fingerprint that makes each diamond unique.
The fourth "C" stands for Carat Weight. The size of a diamond is defined by its weight, which is expressed in carats. One carat weighs one-fifth of a gram, and is divided into 100 points - like pennies to a dollar. The larger the diamond the more rare and costly it is. However, depending on their color, clarity and cut, two diamonds of the same carat weight can vary widely in their value.
There is also a unofficial Fifth "C" - Confidence. Know your jeweler. Purchase this special item from a qualified, seasoned jeweler that will make your wedding ring purchase as special as it should be.
Understanding the "C"'s will help you choose a diamond that you will admire and be happy with. Learn what to look for, decide your priorities, then make an informed choice that's right for you.
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