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How to Choose a Platinum Diamond Ring For one thing, consider that a platinum diamond ring is absolutely timeless. Platinum is just about the most enduring metal there is, especially when it comes to jewelry, and a choice of platinum is symbolic of how long you want your love to last. It is also impervious to damage the way other metals may be. Soft, higher karats of gold, as well as silver, can be nicked, marked, dented, and dinged as time goes on. Where You Can Find a Discount Diamond First, keep in mind that a diamond doesn't lose its value simply because it's old or has been owned before, the way a car or some other merchandise might. A ten-year-old car is going to be less than a new one because of the wear and tear and damage it suffers through everyday use, but a ten-year-old diamond is going to be just as valuable today. So when looking for a discount diamond don't rule out places such as estate sales, auction house, jewelry stores that are going out of business, and so on. What to Look For in a Diamond Wholesaler First, keep in mind that a diamond wholesaler will be offering a large inventory with different cuts, carats, and so on. It's up to you to educate yourself about what makes a diamond valuable and why there will no doubt be a wide variety of prices between diamonds of the same carat, and so on. Your diamond wholesaler may offer some tips and education in this regard but it will be up to you to learn as much as possible about diamonds themselves. Finding a Diamond Buyer A legitimate diamond buyer is someone that will use the gemstones for their own legal business, such as a jewelry store or jewelry design school. The end use should be obvious for anything you sell; if they don't have a store, online site, or school that is easily checked, you should be suspicious. Do You Need a Diamond Anniversary Ring? First, keep in mind the taste of your wife when choosing a diamond anniversary ring. Sometimes men pick out the biggest and flashiest ring, thinking this is what she'll love, but take a good look at the jewelry your wife wears. If she prefers simple pieces without a lot of flash, then you'll want something simple and perhaps less flashy. Also, does she wear a lot of gold or silver or a few choices of both? What Went Into Getting Those Diamond Cuts? In gemology, you don't want to confuse the cut of diamonds with their shape. This is a common mistake. The shape of the stones refers to its outward appearance and whether or not it's round, pear-shaped, square, and so on. However, cut refers to the internal qualities of diamonds, and is probably the most important of the Four Cs of diamonds. Tips For Buying Princess Cut Diamonds The overall shape of the diamond is a square or rectangle with the top of the diamond cut into a square shape and the body of the diamond is similar in shape to a pyramid. The princess cut is usually less expensive than the round brilliant cut because not as much of the diamond needs to be cut away to get the desired finished shape. The ability to retain more of the crystal weight makes this shape popular amongst diamond cutters. How to Compare the Price of Diamonds The four C's of diamonds are of course cut, color, clarity and carats. They are all considered when a retailer or wholesaler sets the price of diamonds and diamond jewelry. There is no such thing as "the most important one" when it comes to pricing, although you may want to sacrifice one for another depending on why you're purchasing a diamond. For example, if you just want a diamond to look good, you will want the best cut and clarity, but may not care about the actual carats, which refers to the diamond's weight. The Secrets to Purchasing Diamond Wedding Rings First off, keep in mind that there are really three different types of diamond wedding rings. There is a diamond wedding band, which is meant to be worn with an engagement ring and is presented during the wedding ceremony. Then there are anniversary bands, which usually have a number of diamonds to represent the year of the anniversary, or one diamond in the center and then gemstones for each of the children, or some other such design. What to Look For When You Buy Diamond Jewelry The cut refers to the shape of the diamond, but involves much more than that. A skilled jeweler can cut a diamond in such a way so that light bounces off of it brilliantly, giving it the most sparkle possible. There can actually be a poor cut of a diamond which you may not be able to tell with the naked eye. The shape of it is the same on the top, but the diamond itself is too deep or too shallow to reflect light properly. What to Avoid When Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring Many fans of the popular television show "Sex and the City" remember the famous scene where Carries gets a secret glimpse of the diamond engagement ring her boyfriend purchased for her - and immediately throws up. While it may not be fair to expect a man to be able to read his intended fiance's mind when it comes to selecting a ring, there are some things he can keep in mind to help him make the best selection. World Famous Diamonds 5 The Earth Star was found in the Jagersfontein Mine in 1967. It was cut from a raw stone of about 248.9 carats into a Pear shaped stone weighing 111.59 carats. At the time it was considered the largest faceted brown diamond in the world. This particular stone shows a degree of brilliance that is not usually found in gems with such a strong color. It was sold in 1983 to Stephen Zbova of Naples for $900,000. World Famous Diamonds 4 Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world. The stone is estimated to weigh somewhere between 175 and 195 carats, and it is a light pink color. Its exact weight isn't known because its been mounted in its brooch setting for over 130 years. This stone is one of the most celebrated diamonds in the Iranian Crown Jewels and it is also one of the oldest stones known to man. World Famous Diamonds 1 The first recorded history of the Agra Diamond in 1526 when Babur the first Mogul emperor was reported to have received the diamond from the family of the slain Raja of Agar. Many stories surround the diamond from the mid 1500 to 1891 including one story where a horse was forced to swallow the diamond so it could be smuggled out of India to England. None of the stories can be validated until 1891 when the diamond was documented to be in the position of Edwin Streeter. Everyone Wants Big Diamonds What you need to know before you purchase a diamond The 4C's Of Diamond Grading what you need to know about the diamond grading system before you purchase a diamond

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