Marilyn Monroe sang that diamonds are a girl's best friend. That special someone in your life is worth finding that perfect diamond. When your loved one sees the perfect diamond you have found, their joy will overflow and the love they have for you will be solidified forever just as the coal was turned into a diamond. Knowing how to find the perfect diamond will make your shopping experience easier.
Jewelry stores in Orange County all believe in selling quality diamonds. They understand how important it is to give the perfect diamond to the perfect someone. But how do you know where to start? There are simple guidelines to follow that will lead you to finding the perfect diamond for whomever you are shopping for.
To make the guidelines easy to remember, most jewelers call them the 4 C's. The 4 C's include: cut, clarity, carat, and color. The diamond's cut is what gives it it's brilliance; therefore, the better the cut, the more luminous the diamond. The cut of a diamond is commonly confused with the shape of a diamond. A diamond's cut refers to the symmetrical arrangement of facets, or flat faces, on the diamond. The more symmetrical facets there are on a diamond the better the cut.
Clarity refers to the diamonds quality relating to it's visual appearance. Diamonds may have slight imperfections that are usually not caught by the naked eye. Internal defects are called inclusions, while surface defects are called blemishes. Large inclusions or blemishes will reduce a diamond's ability to shine brilliantly.
The size of the diamond is measured by carat weight. Carat weight is the standard measurement for determining the diamond's size. While the carat weight of a diamond is easily measured, it does not have the biggest impact on determining the brilliance of a diamond. However, the carat weight of a diamond is important in determining the rarity and value of a diamond.
The color of the diamond is determined by the chemical makeup and structure. The more pure the diamond is, the closer to colorless it will be. The color of the diamond helps to determine it's value and rarity. Flawless and pure diamonds are very valuable. The more color, inclusions, and blemishes a diamond has, the less valuable it is.
Following these guidelines will help you find the perfect diamond for your loved one. Jewelry stores in Orange County know how important these guidelines are and will help you in your search for perfection. That special someone in your life deserves a diamond that expresses the love you feel for them.
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