Loose diamonds are becoming more popular as they can be configured into any piece of jewelry. The 4 C’s (Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat) determine the quality and cost of diamonds. Loose diamonds were the standard in the past and can be purchased online, but it’s best to view them in person. Diamonds are still expensive, with mediocre ones costing hundreds and great ones costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Diamonds Well, obviously, they’re a girl’s best friend, but what is it about these little bits of coal that fire the imagination and make men open their wallets? Their beauty and rarity combine to make diamonds a coveted gem for a woman’s jeweler.
Loose diamonds are also becoming more popular as jewelry makers are more willing to design for individuals. Loose diamonds are diamonds that have not been set in a piece of jewelry. There are advantages to having loose diamonds. They can be configured as any piece of jewelry that the person wants, and in the type of metal with the type of design that they want.
When purchasing loose diamonds, or any diamond for that matter, a buyer must consider the now famous 4 C’s: Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat. These four aspects of grading a diamond allow the buyer to determine its quality. The 4 C’s determine how much loose diamonds, and set diamonds, cost. However, a buyer has to determine which of these has priority when choosing a diamond.
The cut is different from the shape. Shape refers to whether the diamond is round, emerald cut, or pear-shaped, for example. Cut refers to how the facets cut in a diamond reflect and refract light. The cut of a diamond has a lot to do with how it looks to the naked eye, how it shines. Buyers should look for cuts that have a rating of at least “good.”
The color determines how much yellow tint is present in the diamond. The scale, from “D” to “Z,” covers diamonds that are colorless to those with a slight yellow tinge. Some diamonds in the “HJ” range may appear almost colorless, but much “warmer” than diamonds with less color. They are also usually less expensive.
Clarity refers to flaws or “inclusions” in the diamond. These grades range from the very rare Flawless to the “Slightly Included”. These S1 or S2 diamonds usually have inclusions that are not visible to the naked eye, but show up under any strong magnification. A better option might be to look for diamonds graded VS1 or VS2, very slightly included.
Carat is often thought of as considering size, but in reality, it refers to weight. Of course, a heavier diamond is usually a larger one, but carat strictly means weight.
Loose diamonds used to be the standard. They became popular in western Europe sometime in the 13th century, probably via Venice, Italy, as it was a major trading city for oriental goods. By the 14th century, jewelers had established themselves in Venice as diamond cutters, and the stones were highly desired by royalty, who kept them in custom pieces. By the 17th century, diamonds had become the standard of perfection and symbols of supreme wealth. Loose diamonds were still the main way to buy these gems as women wanted to choose their own settings. Jewelry stores as we know them became popular in the 19th century.
Loose diamonds can be purchased online, but it is always best to view the actual stone before purchasing. A picture can only show so much, and the buyer must make sure that the stone is what he wants before buying. Seeing the gem up close is also the only sure way to determine things like its fire and brilliance.
Diamonds are still expensive little devils, loose or set. A mediocre one will cost hundreds of dollars and the really great ones will go into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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