Extracts From The Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2012
October 11, 2012 Leave a comment
The Truth About The Colour Of White Diamonds
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The vast majority of untrained observers (and many gemologists) cannot distinguish a colour grade from the one just above or below unless the diamonds are compared side by side in a controlled environment. Even when side-by-side, changes in colour are difficult to detect in I colour and higher diamonds.
Colour becomes much harder to detect once a diamond is set in a ring and placed in an environment that contains colour (as opposed to the all white background used in colour grading). For instance, a H colour diamond may look as colourless as a D when set in a ring under normal lighting conditions, especially if the two are not compared side by side.
For the best value in what would appear to the naked eye as a colourless diamond, look for G-J diamonds. Because colour is easier to detect in larger diamonds (just as a large carafe of white wine shows more colour than a small glass), opt for G-H in diamonds over 1 carat, and I-J for those under 1 carat. Once set in a ring, these diamonds will look just like higher colour grade diamonds. Instead of investing in higher color, invest in higher cut, the most important factor in a diamond’s brilliance. Read more of this post
More About The Clarity Of Diamonds
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Diamond clarity is a term used to describe the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a diamond. A perfect diamond with perfect clarity, or clearness, is rare, and most flaws that do exist in jewelry grade diamonds cannot be seen without looking at the gems through a jeweler’s magnifying loupe.
Diamond imperfections include:
- Imperfections, or flaws, inside a diamond.
- Tiny spots of white, black, or other colours.
- Cracks. Some cause no problems at all. Other could cause the stone to split.
- Coloured and uncoloured crystals. Read more of this post
How To Pick A Solitaire
October 9, 2012 8 Comments
Follow the steps below to zero in in the best solitaire for your budget
- First, identify the diamond shape you want from here. The most popular are round and princess cut.The round/brilliant cut never goes out of style and masks most deficiencies.
- Next decide the minimum carat weight acceptable.
- Start with the highest quality diamond of the shape and carat weight minimum you identified in steps 1 and 2, and begin making concessions in the following order until you arrive at a diamond that fits your budget:
- First, lower the Clarity.Go as low as VS2 before making concessions in other areas.
- Next, lower the Color. Go as low as H before making concessions in other areas.
- Finally, lower the Cut. Go as low as Very Good in round diamonds, and Good in fancy shapes before making concessions in other areas.
- If the diamonds that match your revised criteria are close to your budget, consider shaving off some carat weight in order to close the gap. A carat weight difference of 10% or less will be very difficult to detect visually. Read more of this post
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