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If you’re buying diamond jewelry for a special someone, then there’s lots of different things that you need to consider before making that big purchase. After all, you want to make sure that you select something which they’ll love. But something which is of high quality as well. If you consider the points below, then you’re assured to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Color

Essentially a diamond is colorless, but just how colorless is it? Diamonds are graded on a scale of D to Z, with D being colorless and Z being yellowish. Most people tend to seek anything graded above H. Nevertheless yellow diamonds are becoming more popular, with popular celebrities such as Beyonce and Carrie Underwood boasting yellow engagement rings. Celebrity fan Instagram accounts will give you a good insight into some of the most stylish and extravagant engagement rings. You can see them here for some inspiration.

Shape

Diamonds come in a whole host of different intriguing shapes and so this is certainly something worth considering. An emerald cut is classic and striking and looks great as a pair of bold stud earrings. If you’re looking for something feminine and flirty, then a pear shape diamond is an excellent choice, especially on a ring.

Cut

This is not to be confused with the shape of the diamond. This revolves around ensuring the diamond boasts that beautiful glisten you desire. The cut of the diamond needs to be in proportion so that none of the light spills out. Thus, seek a diamond with a cut labelled as ideal/excellent, very good or good.

Bespoke company

When buying diamond jewelry, it is very much recommended to seek a bespoke jewelry company. By doing this, you ensure you get something unique which is 100% suited to the person you’re buying for.

Carat

This is a reference to the weight of the stone, as carat is the term of measurement for the stone. Make sure the diamond’s carat weight is in proportion with its size e.g. a diamond weighing 0.750 carat should be approximately 6.0 mm in size.

Budget

It is essential that you define a budget before you begin to shop. After all, diamond jewelry differs in price monumentally and thus, you need to scale down your search based on what you can afford.

Clarity

Diamonds go through a heavy production process so all of them contain slight blemishes. When seeking a diamond, make sure you opt for something rated as either IF, VVS, VS or SI. If you opt for a diamond rated as I1-3 then the inclusions are likely to be visible.

Aftercare

When buying your jewelry from any company, you should seek someone who can offer you quality aftercare in the case that you need a repair. After all, you need the insurance that your diamond will sparkle for life.

With all this being said, there’s a lot to consider when buying diamond jewelry. So before making that big investment, do your own research. But either way, I hope the advice and information above gave you a good guide. Keep sparkling! 🙂