Who has not felt attracted by the brightness and purity of diamonds? These precious stones are a symbol of luxury and love, and have become throughout history in one of the main friends of the woman.
If you are going to give this precious jewel, or have decided to fall into temptation and indulge yourself, the information we share with you then you will be very useful:
The 4 “C” are its hallmarks: Cut , Colour , Clarity and Carat.
Size. Determines the brightness. In a well-cut diamond the light enters through the crown (top), is reflected and comes back up. The angles of the crown and the inside are mathematically measured and all diamonds have the same proportion.
Purity. Diamond crystallizes with other minerals and thus may have debris, air bubbles, cracks or fissures.
Color. It is designated by letters (from D to Z), and blue from white to brown. Blue diamonds, pink or red are an exceptional finding, and in this case ignores purity. That is why the most valued is the blue diamond.
Weight. Its value depends on the weight. The measure is in carats, 1 carat equals one fifth of a gram.
The price.
The price of this gem so high is because for one carat of diamonds is necessary to extract 10 tons of earth, a costly process. On the other hand, controls the supply and demand not to lower price and keep the level of luxury. While surfing the Internet you will find jewelry of trust with not very high prices.
Certificate.
From half carat must request the certificate (although many retail jewelers do weight). This report details the origin, height, weight, purity and color and are of two types: issued by the GIA (Gemological Institute of American) and HRD, which is governed by the High Diamond Council in Antwerp.
Trends.
Currently in design takes the vintage styling and Art Deco, but if you buy (or receive) your first diamond, choose a frame in the grip so that the diamond is in the air, between light and will shine more. In regard to the size they take the fantasy (baguette or emerald), but the brighter the stone is round brilliant cut.
