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Jewellery (jewelry written in American English) refers to ornamental devices worn by persons, typically made with gems and precious metals. Costume jewelry is made from less valuable materials. However, jewelry can and has made almost every kind of material. Examples include bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings, as well as items like hair ornaments or body piercing jewelry. Jewelry, especially when made with precious materials, is generally considered valuable and desirable. Some cultures have a practice of storing large amounts of wealth stored in the form of jewelry. Jewelry can also be symbolic, as in the case of Christians wearing a crucifix in the form of jewelry, or, as is the case in many Western cultures, married people wearing a wedding ring. And what can symbolize love and, of course, the wedding ceremony more than a diamond?

Diamonds are graded by four characteristics: cut, carat (weight), clarity and color. All four of these properties determine how much a diamond is worth.

Cut - What is the proportion of diamonds? Round brilliant diamonds are cut with 58 facets. The better proportioned these facets are on the diamond, the more light is reflected back to the eye of the beholder. This is extremely important. When cut properly, the diamond shine. Diamond cuts are measured by the percentage of the table, so always ask. Cut also refers to the way such as: round, pear and oval.

Carat - How big is the diamond? Larger diamonds often cost more per carat due to their size. There are 100 points in a carat. Therefore, a diamond of 50 points is 1 / 2 carats. (There are 5 carats to a gram).

Clarity - How clear is the stone? Perfect clarity ranges (perfect) to I (included). Here’s a summary:

Color: Diamond colors generally range from D - X for white and yellow diamonds. D is the whitest. Around S they become “Fancy” yellow Diamonds. You can also find green, pink, red diamonds, blue and brown - but they are usually irradiated.

Diamonds are often treated. If you are concerned about how the true value for your money, know what you are getting. Be sure to read the fine print.

Diamonds with inclusions are sometimes filled with glass to make them appear clearer. The inclusion is an imperfection internal to the diamond. Filler can be damaged by heat, ultrasonic cleaning, and re-tipping. The filling does not repair the inclusion, only makes it less visible. They can be painted to offset a yellow tinge. The paint wears out quickly.

Finally, now that you have that precious stone, here are some tips on how to care for her. Diamonds are often thought to be unbreakable. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Diamonds are brittle: If you hit a diamond hard, they will crack or chip if mishandled. Do not wear your diamond when doing hard work.

Storage: Store diamonds separately. When stored with other jewelry, diamonds may scratch other jewelry (or other).

Cleaning: The best method for cleaning is a jewelry polishing cloth. Many jewelers will clean your diamond ring for free if you are making another purchase in the store.