How do you choose diamond earrings that look great and are good value for money? What follows are some pointers on how you should go about choosing your new diamond earrings…

Clarity – The first of the four C’s is clarity. Now you may be wondering what exactly is clarity? Well, clarity refers to whether or not there are flaws in the diamond. A diamond that is free from flaws will reflect the light and shine brighter than a diamond that contains flaws. Other diamonds that contain many flaws are generally used for purposes other than jewelry. The highest class of diamond is the F-class. F-class diamonds are found to be flawless.

Color – This color does not refer to diamonds that have an actual color, like blue or pink. This color category refers to how much yellow is present in the diamond. Most diamonds that people can afford to be will have some yellow tint to them, but ideally the diamond will be as clear as possible. The color of the diamond is rated on a scale from D to Z. Diamonds that are given a D rating are completely colorless, or free from the yellow tint. It is best to find diamonds as close to the end of this spectrum as possible.

Cut – There are many basic cuts; round, oval, square, marquis, and emerald cuts. More intricate cuts shine more, and also cost more. These cuts cost more because they require much more attention to the angles of the cuts and because they contain many more cuts than the average diamond. The more cuts a diamond has the more it will reflect the light.

Carat – Now we all know people want the biggest diamond that they can find. Large diamonds are much harder to find which is why they cost remarkably more than smaller diamonds. Do you know what the carat size means? A carat is equivalent to 0.2 g which means carat size actually refers to the weight of the diamond not the size.

As a final point, it is important to do as much research as you can to be sure you know everything there is to know about the four C’s before you go out diamond shopping. Being well prepared will help you find the perfect diamond earrings for you at a price that you can afford.

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