Know This Before Getting Your Pink Diamond Engagement Ring
Pink diamond engagement rings are one of the newest fashion statements with regard to traditional diamond rings. Ever since the’50’s it has been customary for a man to offer his fiance an engagement ring made of diamonds. It is expected that the groom will spend a great deal of money on the engagement ring and it customarily is an indication of how well he will provide for his fiance in the future.
Since colored stones are very rare and beautiful over the past few years it has become common to use them in engagement rings.
Before you make a pink diamond purchase, it’s important to know the four C’s of colored diamonds. Traditional diamonds also are rated by the four C’s, but their meanings a not quite the same for colored diamonds. When considering a diamond, look carefully at the stone’s color, carat, cut, and clarity. The quality of these four factors will determine the cost of the ring.
Color is fundamental when choosing a colored diamond. Stones vary and some are clear with just very slight coloration. Oftentimes the color in the smaller or more petite stones, can be so faint that it is only visible in specific lighting or at specific angles. Consistency of color is essential when purchasing a colored diamond. The stone should contain the same amount of color all over the stone.
Carat – the size of stone you choose will determine how expensive it will be. In the purchase of a color diamond ring; however, size is not as crucial as color intensity. Because they are so uncommon, small, brilliant stones will be more costly than larger stones with less color. If intensity of color is most important to you, then you may be much happier with a small stone and a setting that enhances the stone’s brilliance.
Cut: The brightness of the stone is affected by the cut. The cut is very important in pink diamond engagement rings. Round, Marquise, and Princess cuts are the best at showing off color and are therefore the most popular cuts. You should probably get a colorless stone if you want a different cut.
Clarity — The clarity of every diamond is a major factor in determining its quality. A clear stone is one that has absolutely no cracks, dark spots, or cloudiness. Clarity becomes an even more important element of quality colored stones, because any amount of cloudiness in a colored diamond can hide the stone’s dazzling color.
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