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Selecting the Perfect Cushion Cut Engagement Ring
Speaking the Universal Language of Diamonds
Buying an engagement ring is a big enough purchase to make anyone’s hands shaky. Fortunately, whether you are buying a diamond ring in Tokyo, Los Angeles or Katmandu, the 4Cs (cut, clarity, color and carat) are a universal standard of quality that can help you evaluate stones on a level playing field. If you are a novice buyer speaking the 4Cs can make your first foray into the world of diamonds a little more confident. Cut The most complex of the qualities to evaluate and describe, cut is the only feature that depends on human expertise. The cut, or faceting,...
The Shape of Things to Come – Shopping for Engagement Diamond Rings in Los Angeles
Understanding the 4Cs of Diamond Jewelry
Shopping for diamond jewelry means thinking about the 4Cs: cut, color, clarity, and carat. But what exactly should you be looking for within these characteristics? Before making your jewelry purchase, be sure you understand what each of these qualities means and the spectrum of value within each one. Cut The cut of a diamond generally refers to how deep or shallow it is, which determines how much light is reflected out of it. The ideal stone is of medium depth, which reflects maximum light, making the jewel look bigger and brighter. Shallower or deeper diamonds may appear darker or smaller...