Learning About Diamonds

Picking a ring is not an easy task and picking the perfect diamond ring is even harder. This is because guys are now required to spend more than 5 minutes at a single store! Yes, it is asking a lot from you and no, if you want them to be happy then you don’t have a choice.

The first step in buying a diamond is to understand the 4 Cs of evaluation. This will ensure you are picking something that is of a good value and fits with your budget!

Cut: This is perhaps the most important aspect of the 4 Cs! The cut quality is a determination of how shiny the diamond is going to be! A poorly cut diamond will leak out the light from the side or the bottom whereas an ideal cut diamond will reflect the light back through the top. This is what gives the dazzling look that makes most girls irresistible to them!

Clarity: A determination of the amount and location of inclusion (internal flaw such as air bubbles/cracks), or blemishes (external surface flaw such as scratches/chips) within a diamond. There are 6 categories under this section being the following:

·        F (Flawless)

·        IF (Internally Flawless)

·        VVS1-VVS2 (Very Very slightly included 1 & 2)

·        VS1-VS2 (Very Slightly Included 1 &2)

·        SI1-SI2 (Slightly Included 1 & 2)

·        I1/I2/I3 (Included 1, 2, and 3)

What does this all mean? In short clarity grade is a reflection of the diamond’s value. If you are on a tight budget, a VS1 or 2 clarity diamond would do the trick as anything above it, you are simply paying for its value as it will have no effect on the diamond’s appearance to the naked eye!

Color: As the name indicates, it is a graded range from D – Z indicating the color purity, with D being colorless and Z being yellowish/brown color. However, this does not apply to Fancy color diamonds as they are in a totally different category where color = value! When picking the diamond, note that anything between G – I are virtually colorless to most people! Hence, if you are looking to save a few bucks, staying within this range would definitely help. Anything more, you are simply paying for its rarity.

Carat: Simply a measure of the diamond’s size. The only thing to note here is that bigger isn’t always better! The ring should be a good proportion to the finger’s size to in order to maximize the ring’s quality.

Thanks again for reading and if you would like to read more into details, check out this website as it got all the answers you will need to know about buying a diamond ring!

Ken Hsueh

Associate Wedding Planner

I am 26, 100% made in Taiwan and flown across the Pacific Ocean in 1999 to this place called Canada. I’ve lived In Calgary, Alberta ever since and grew wonderful feelings about this city until winter… I have completed my study in the field of hospitality and have worked in the industry for over 7 years. I am happily married with 0 kids at the moment, which is great as we intend to travel more before we settle down with a family! 

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