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Welcome to
JewelryOction.com's Diamond Education Class. Before
you begin shopping for your diamond, you should learn a few
things about diamonds, such as where they come from and what
makes them valuable. When you reach the end of this
course, you will know the values of the Four-C's and how
jewelers use this to grade diamonds. |
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The cut
describes a diamond's light performance, dimensions and
finish. Shape refers to the overall outline of the diamond
when viewed from the top. Round is far and away the most
popular diamond shape, followed by squared shapes such as
princess, Asscher, and emerald.
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. Since larger
diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond value
tends to rise exponentially with carat weight. Read more
about carat weight and learn how to balance diamond quality
with the size of your diamond. |
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The most
important step in choosing a diamond is reviewing the
diamond certificate, referred to by diamond grading labs as
a grading report. A grading report documents the
characteristics of a diamond, like the four Cs. Before
purchasing a diamond, review a copy of its grading report,
as this is proof that it has undergone an unbiased,
professional examination. Know more Information about the diamond grading
report.
Many people think diamonds are indestructible, but they do
require care. Read how to keep your diamond sparkling, and
securely set in your ring. |
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