The Five C’s of Diamonds
Posted
at 10:50, 03/06/2009
by
JodyK
 As a woman, I’m apparently meant to have an inborn knowledge of diamonds. I know they’re sparkly, pretty, and a bit more complicated than that. The five cuts of diamonds, more commonly known as the five C’s, are the main principles in establishing a diamonds worth. They are: carats (i.e. the size of the diamond), colouration, clarity, cut and cost. These five things should be considered when purchasing a diamond. Each of these elements should be examined individually and as a whole. Keep in mind, the first four properties are what create the final cost. In other words if the diamond is large, of good colouring, clear and cut-well, it will be of a higher cost. When choosing an actual diamond, it should be examined before being set (mounted as a ring, necklace or what have you) in order to fully appreciate and determine its colour, clarity and cut. Unless you yourself are a jeweler, make sure to buy from a reputable shop, and if you are having the diamond cut according to your demands, make sure it is a lasting shape that you will like for years on end.
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