Our friends at Shimansky have supplied us with this useful information about buying a diamond! No one tells you these things before your big investment, so read up!
THE 7C’s OF BUYING HER DIAMOND
You may have heard of the 4C’s when it comes to purchasing diamonds. However, in spite of all that information, buying a diamond may still be confusing, especially when you are not sure how to apply that information. Yair Shimansky, jewellery designer at Shimansky Collection, brings you the 7C’s of buying the ideal diamond. These are tips tailored to help you buy the perfect diamond to cherish.
It might seem obvious to you but your shopping mission should begin with knowing what your lady actually prefers in a diamond. This will have an impact on which of the 7C’s should be a priority while you shop.
Cut
If your partner values the brilliance, fire and scintillating quality of diamonds then the Cut should be the main priority for you. A well cut diamond radiates a lot more brilliance, whilst a poorly cut one will look dull and lifeless. Consider a round brilliant cut or a round Super Ideal Cut diamond. The cut also denotes the shape of diamond can be fashioned into. Find out if she prefers Round, Princess, Heart, Cushion, Marquise, amongst many others shapes that are available.
Clarity
Buying your partner a diamond with visible inclusions or blemishes is a recipe for disaster and not recommended. Whilst you may not be able to afford a flawless diamond, various other diamonds with inclusions that do not necessarily compromise its beauty can be considered. However, an inclusion in the middle or top of a diamond will compromise the dispersion of light, making the diamond less brilliant and valuable.
Colour
Women are very particular about colour; make sure you know what colour diamond she would prefer. Opt for any of the “fancy” colours such as intense shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink and red that might be more suited to her personality than the highly valued and popular colourless diamond. Warmer hued diamonds dazzle when set in yellow gold whilst cold white colours are a perfect fit when set in white gold or platinum. Once again, her preference is very important.
Carat
If she is set on having a big stone, then the greater carat weight, the better (this will come at a cost). One carat is equivalent to 0.2 grams. If your budget can’t fit the size she likes, then Cut and mounting can make a diamond appear larger (or smaller) than its actual weight. Do some comparative window-shopping to find the right diamond setting to optimize the beauty of the stone.
Certification
Check if the diamond you want to buy has a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and a light performance report certification. A diamond certificate describes the quality of a particular diamond and lists all of its specifications. Don’t confuse a certificate with an appraisal, the latter only places a value on the diamond.Cost
It is wise to choose a diamond that offers the best feature valued by your partner but still boasts a good mixture of the first 4C’s. Whichever feature is more important to her will give you an idea of the cost. Weigh that against your budget and if you cannot find a diamond against those specs that you can afford, consider going a grade lower or waiting till you have saved up enough for the ideal diamond. Shimansky, under their Grow Your Diamond Program, offer the option to upgrade your diamond to a larger and more valuable one.
Conflict -Free
Your partner may not like the idea of wearing a diamond that may be linked to Conflict diamonds. Do some research and find out the source of origin of your diamond and that it has a 100% conflict-free assurance behind it.
Once you have matched all the specs with your budget and have investigated the source and certification of the diamond, you are ready to find the ideal diamond that she will cherish forever.
For information on how to buy diamonds or for a Shimansky diamond tour visit: www.shimansky.com.
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