Diamonds make a statement. No
matter what you are wearing, diamonds are classic and go with everything. It’s
no wonder why diamonds are the choice stone for engagement and weddings rings.
With so many beautiful styles,
cuts, and designs, you can elevate any look. But you don’t have to break the bank to do it. There are many ways to get your favorite gold diamond rings for less. Chemically and physically
identical to earth-mined diamonds, lab-grown diamonds come at a fraction of the
cost. This will save you money, without scrimping out on style.
When you buy a lab-grown diamond,
you are getting a real diamond. There are zero chemical, optical, or physical
differences in a lab-grown diamond, compared to an earth-created diamond. However,
this way you are eliminating any environmental or political concerns you may
have on the way earth-grown diamonds are harvested.
When you are shopping for diamond
jewelry you may have come across people mentioning the 4Cs.
Have you heard of the 4Cs? The concept of the 4Cs was established in the 1940s by Robert M. Shipley, the founder of the GIA. The 4Cs stand for Diamond Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight.
Let’s break it down...
Diamond Color: Diamonds are given
a grading from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). The closer you get to D, the
“purer” the diamond is and the greater quality of the stone.
Diamond Clarity: Diamonds are formed by extreme heat and
pressure deep within the earth and it’s not uncommon for diamonds to contain “marks”.
Even lab-grown diamonds have them. The clarity of a diamond is based on the
size, location, visibility and number of these inclusions or blemishes. Less
marks = greater quality, as well as a higher cost.
Diamond Cut: Everyone has their
own taste, and a great way to show that off, is by the cut of your diamond.
You can choose from a classic round, princess, emerald, cushion,
oval, and baguette cut, among many others.
Diamond Carat Weight: When shopping for diamonds, people usually look for a certain carat weight,
such as 1 carat, 1.5 carats, and 2 carats. A great way to save money is by
looking at diamonds that aren’t those exact weights. If you were to compare a 0.99
carat to a 1 carat diamond, you won’t notice the difference, except in the
price!
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Happy shopping!