The 4 C's
The most beautiful and rare stones, diamonds are desired by many due to their glitter and to the message of love and romance that they convey. Before purchasing a diamond, one should be familiar with the Four C's:
The cut of a diamond refers to the symmetry and the proportions of the diamond. The cut gives the diamond its sparkle (using the measures of proportions and angles of a diamond, experts calculate the light presentation of a diamond).
The color of a diamond is perceived as a critical factor that determines the overall beauty of a diamond. Colorless diamonds are the most desirable and the most valuable diamonds. The customary color grade system is comprised of letters from D to Z.
Diamonds have small imperfections in them called inclusions. The more inclusions there are in a diamond, the less valuable the diamond will be.
The measuring unit for the weight of a diamond is carat. One metric carat is exactly 200 milligrams or 1/5 gram. The origin of the word carat is from the carob seeds that were used to balance scales in antiquity.
Gold is one of the most precious metals in the world. Undoubtedly, it is the oldest precious metal in the history of mankind. Due to its wonderful qualities and its magnificent luster, gold is considered the most important metal in jewelry making.
Platinum is considered one of the noble metals. It has several qualities that make it an attractive choice. The most appealing feature of platinum is its durability. Platinum is more resistant to wear and tear than gold or silver.
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