Diamond Buying Guide

Diamond is considered as one of the most beautiful and loveliest of all gems for its transparent and crystallized form. Diamond is also considered as a symbol for marriage because diamond can be cut only by another diamond. Rightly said, and it is an eternal symbol for marriage. Buying a diamond is an investment made to address an occasion viz., marriage, engagement, anniversary and other events with personal importance. With some knowledge and vital information on diamond, buying becomes simple rather than stressful. Here, we take a quick look at the facts and tips to be followed for buying diamond:

• There are different ranges in quality and price in choosing a diamond. It depends on the colour, the purity, the cutting quality and the proportions involved.
• The value of the diamond is graded based on the colour using grading scales viz., GIA, AGS, HRD & DCLA. The utmost quality colour grades are D, E and F that represent pure crystal white colour. This does not show traces of yellow colour
• The grades N, O and P are yellow in colour and the value of this diamond is comparatively low.
• Clarity can be graded as F(flawless), VVS (very very slightly imperfect), VS(very slightly imperfect), SI(slightly imperfect) and I (Imperfect). The clarity of the diamond is categorized based on the inclusions, spots and flaws in cutting. These inclusions present in the diamond decreases its value. The final touch or the finishing and polish of the diamond determines its beauty and brilliance. The beauty is enhanced with more number of facets and angles that disperse light.
• One should be aware that diamonds are sold by their carat weight and also look for the colour and clarity.
• Make sure, you set aside a budget and the also firm on the shape of the diamond that you would like to purchase. There are different shapes of diamond viz., round, princess cut, cushion, oval, pear, emerald and many others. On determining these factors, the grades the cut, quality and colour you make a right choice.
• It is always good to insist on a certificate or a diamond grading report which states the quality of the diamond and the granding standard followed.

Apart from the technical aspects involved in buying a diamond, the most important of all is that, the shape, the colour and its brilliance should appeal to you and it should fall within your budget. Owning a diamond is certainly a status symbol

Insist on a Diamond Certificate:

A diamond certificate or diamond grading report documents the complete quality and description of the diamond, it includes information on shape, carat weight, clarity, fluorescence, colour grade, measurements, proportions and finish grade. A diamond certificate also confirms that the diamond is natural and is not synthetic or man-made. Diamond Grading Laboratories such as GIA, AGS, HRD & DCLA are all internationally recognized and compliant grading laboratories.

View the diamond in person where possible:

Compare the quality of the diamond next to other diamonds before you purchase. Cut is the only factor that man can control. Cut refers not only to the shape and style of the diamond, but its proportions, symmetry, and finish or “make”. Cut determines the brilliance and fire of the diamond and is actually one of the most important aspects to consider when choosing your diamond.

We understand that when searching for the right diamond the task can at times be daunting and very confusing. Just comparing diamonds on price alone is not nearly good enough, you need to be able to compare the diamonds next to each other to see which diamond is the better quality and appeals to you the most.