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Acting as a prism, a diamond can divide light into a spectrum of colors and reflect this light as colorful flashes called fire.
Just as when looking through colored glass, color in a diamond will act as a filter, and will diminish the spectrum of color emitted.
The less color in a diamond, the more colorful the fire, and the better the color grade.
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When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones,
which makes large diamonds much more valuable. In fact, diamond prices rise exponentially
with carat weight. So, a 2-carat diamond of a given quality is always worth more than two
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To choose the best carat weight of diamond,
consider her style, the size of her finger, the size of your setting, and your budget.
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- If you have a set budget, explore all your options and you'll find that there is a wide range of diamond carat weights and qualities available in your price range.
- If your recipient is very active or not used to wearing jewelry, she may find herself bumping or nicking her new ring. Consider a smaller size diamond or a setting that protects a larger diamond from getting knocked against doors and counters.
- Also keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. A 1½-carat diamond solitaire looks much larger on a size 4 finger than a size 8.
- If you have already chosen a setting, make sure you choose a diamond to fit. Look for the diamond size specifications of your ring or ask your Detalles Jewelers diamond and jewelry consultant what size diamond you should look for.
- Finally, if a large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity, and an I or J color grade.
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Referenced Material - Blue Nile (www.bluenile.com - Diamonds) |
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