How to choose a diamond ring

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Size: Choose a diamond based on your budget and how well the ring will hold its value.

Color: Diamond color is divided according to the amount of yellow elements contained in the diamond, the higher the grade, the more expensive the price.

Clarity: Diamond clarity is divided according to the number of internal and surface defects in the diamond, the higher the clarity, the more expensive the diamond.

Cutting: The cutting of the diamond is divided into five levels, and the common diamond cutting is round, heart-shaped, princess square, etc. ...

size

Diamonds are measured in ct, or carat, as a unit of weight, thus measuring the size of the diamond. Generally speaking, the larger the diamond, the higher the price. There is almost no value space for broken diamonds, and generally diamonds of 1ct and above have value space. Therefore, you should combine your budget and the pursuit of value storage space to choose a diamond.

colour

The Gemological Institute of America divides the color of diamonds according to how much yellow they contain, and the higher the grade, the more expensive the price. The grades from highest to lowest are D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, and N. D, E and F are colorless, G, H, I and J are nearly colorless, and the color of diamonds after J is yellow. Diamonds after grade J are not recommended for purchase because they have no investment value.

cleanness

According to the number of defects inside and on the surface of the diamond, the diamond clarity can be divided into LC, VVS, VS, SI, P, a total of 5 large grades and 10 small grades, the higher the clarity, the more expensive the diamond. For people with a more limited budget, you can buy light and subtle concealer VS1, VS2 and subtle SI1.

cutting

Diamonds have a cut score of excellent, very good, good, fair and poor. Diamonds with a cut rating of fair and below are not recommended for purchase. It should be noted that the common diamond cuts are round, heart-shaped, princess square, etc., and only round diamonds will mark the cut grade.

brand

The brand of the diamond does not actually affect the quality of the diamond. For people with brand beliefs, Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and so on are good choices. For those who do not care about the brand, the selection of diamonds should be a comprehensive consideration, choose the most cost-effective diamond.

Choose a direct brand when choosing diamonds, for later maintenance and repair is relatively secure.

style

There are a variety of diamond rings, common heart, water drop shape, round and so on. When choosing a diamond style, you should not only choose a diamond that meets the preferences of both parties, but also choose a diamond that suits your hand shape and can modify the shape of your hand.

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