When buying a diamond, the first priority is to have a guarantee. The place where you buy a diamond should be reliable; it should have a certificate. If possible, specialist places that only deal with diamonds should be preferred. The certificate in diamonds is very important. The certificate is like an identity card. Just as our identity cards contain information about us; the certificates of diamonds also contain features such as color, carat, and cut. When obtaining these certificates, care should be taken to ensure that they are issued by independent organizations such as IGI, GIA, and HRD. The type of certificate is also very important; it should not be made of poor quality material. There is no problem with the certificate given by the manufacturer in diamonds where stones smaller than 0.30 Ct. are used. However, if stones larger than 0.30 Ct. are used, a laboratory certificate must be obtained.
In the past, traditional and plain gold jewelry was preferred, but recently, single stones, namely diamonds, are preferred. However, it is necessary to be very careful when buying a single stone; because buying a diamond is not easy at all. So how do you understand the quality of a diamond? In fact, knowing the 4C rule and a few things about the certificate allows you to make a quality and profitable purchase. So what is this 4C rule? Cut, Carat, Clarity, Color. Here are the things you should definitely pay attention to when buying a diamond.
Color: Diamonds appear to be colorless, but they have color tones. The value of a diamond can be understood through its color. In the color range between D and Z, those above J are sufficiently white. In other words, diamonds above J are of the desired and reasonable whiteness.
Colour ranges in diamonds are expressed with the following letters:
D - E - F: Perfect white
G - H: Full white
I - J: White with a very slight yellowish tinge
K and later: Yellow
Clarity: Clarity in diamonds is very important. Also, if a diamond has few traces, it is very valuable. Clarity above SI is reasonable and valuable. The clarity range in diamonds is expressed by the following letters:
FL – IF: Completely spotless
VVS1 – VVS2: Very small spots that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
VS1 – VS2: Very small spots that are not visible to the eye
SI1 – SI2: Small spots that are not visible to the naked eye
I1 – I2 – I3: Visible stains are present
Carat: Carat is a unit of weight measurement. As the carat of a diamond increases, its price also increases. For diamonds received for a marriage proposal, a value of 0.20 Ct. or more is recommended.
Cut: One of the situations where handicraft is important in diamonds is cutting. A good cut means good sparkle, brilliance and brightness. You can move the diamond with your hand to understand the cut and the situations it supports.
