The Perfect Diamond

I’ve got a confession to make. I am a man and I like diamonds. I know what you are thinking: that I’m Liberace. Well, no. I’m not Liberace. I don’t even play the piano. But I like diamonds just as much as anyone else. However, one of the things I noticed is that online, it is very difficult to find information on pink (and other colored) diamonds.

Let’s take a look at a whole bunch of reasons that pink diamonds are considered some of the nicest diamonds on the face of the earth and why people go to extremes to buy them.

1) Rarity. Nothing has really changed all that much in the last 100 years. People still like rare items for the very fact that they are rare. If no one else has something, then people are much likely to want it. Call it attention, call it what you will, but rare items always seem to be much more valuable than plane items. The same holds true with jewelry and diamonds are no exception. Pink diamonds are fairly rare items to get a hold of. Pink diamonds are off color: nature doesn’t seem make them that often. However, man has altered diamonds, and man made (or man altered) pink diamonds can be found being offered by different jewelers. They won’t sell for nearly the price that natural pink diamonds will, but they exist.

2) Style. Diamonds have been seen in recent years being sported by J Lo and some of the most famous celebrities in the world. They are definitely in with the in crowd. Given that pink diamonds are in style, you can expect to pay a little bit more for them as well. We don’t think that pink diamonds are going to go out of style anytime soon, so if you are shopping for them, don’t be surprised to see a high price tag given the amount of celebrities who love them these days.

3) Luxury. And people love luxury items as much as they ever did. Pink can stand for luxury. Diamonds spell luxury. The two combine to give quite a fancy name to themselves.

These 3 point are merely introductory: learn how to pros buy your new diamonds. Find out how to do it correctly and save a bundle.

How many times have you heard the words �diamond ring?� The two words describing an extravagant piece of jewelry can usually be referred to a woman�s wedding ring. The famous diamond ring has been around for years, becoming the traditional type of ring is preferred by most engaged women.

But how many times have you heard the words �diamond bracelet [http://www.harrismichaeljewelry.com/diamond-bracelet.html]?� Such a piece of jewelry doesn�t receive the attention that a diamond ring gets, but it doesn�t mean it�s any less extravagant.

Unlike a diamond ring, a diamond bracelet doesn�t really signify a milestone affair like a wedding. In an analogy, a diamond bracelet is like the icing on the cake. It is the extra bonus, the sweet treat, the shocking surprise that you present to a loved one �just because.�

And because a diamond bracelet is an extravagant gift to a loved one, make sure you give it to the right person at the right time. Diamond bracelets are not cheap, so give such a gift to someone you�re close and committed to. Such recipients would be deserving of a diamond bracelet:

Husband to wife: This is a no-brainer, but a husband will make his wife�s day if he were to give her a diamond bracelet. If it is for her birthday, anniversary, or �just because,� she will have this diamond bracelet to flaunt for a special occasion.

Fiance to fianc�e: In addition to giving her a diamond ring, you give her a diamond bracelet to match. If giving her a bracelet to compliment her ring is affordable and reasonable for you, a diamond bracelet will come as an overwhelmingly extravagant gift.

Parents to child: A graduation, birthday or a wedding gift, a diamond bracelet would be a daughter�s special adornment highlighted on these occasions. Coming from her parents, this diamond bracelet will be a treasured keepsake for her to cherish.

Child to Parent: Your mother, a woman who has been there for you your whole life, would be very deserving of a gift such as a diamond bracelet. For Mother�s day, her birthday, or on her wedding anniversary, giving your mother a diamond bracelet upon these special occasions will be her �icing on the cake.�

Take into account that any gift you give her will be a special treasure to her. However, if you�re able to go the extra mile for a diamond bracelet, take some time and explore the various kinds of bracelets to discover the most suitable diamond bracelet for her.

Who doesn’t want diamonds for Christmas? Almost anyone I know would love to open up a little black velevet box to find a dazzling piece of jewelry inside, but how do you shop to get the best deal?

One thing you can do is educate yourself about diamonds. The last expensive diamond for the size might not be the best deal you can get and you have to go in armed with a little bit of knowledge in order to make that kind of judgement.

If you are in the market for a diamond, don’t let all the industry jargon scare you off. Here’s a little translation on what these terms mean so next time you go into the jewelry store you can speak the same language as the sales clerk!

1. CUT. Not the shape of the stone, but the quality of its facets.

2. CLARITY. Clarity levels start at Flawless and descend from Very Very Slight (VVS) to Very Slight (VS) and Slightly Included (SI). Clarity measures the number of flaws or inclusions in a diamond.

3. CARAT. The weight of a diamond. One carat equals about 200 milligrams.

4. COLOR. Transparent diamonds (those created from 100 percent carbon) are rated on a scale from D (clear) through Z (light yellow). Grade D is the most prestigious, but, because they are so rare, natural diamonds with tints of pink, blue or purple have a cachet all their own.

Not all diamonds come with a certification but you’ll probably want to set your sites on one that does. Make sure yours is certified by a well known laboratory such as the Gemological Institute of America. Going with a well known and respected lab will insure that you are getting exactly what you thought you were getting. It might be cheaper to buy an uncertified diamond or one certified by a “no name” lab but you may not get what you think you are getting!

It is best if you can get some sort of guarantee for your diamond. This indicates that the merchant stands behind their products. This is important especially when shopping on the web since there is no face to face contact.

You probably already know that the diamond is the hardest rock there is. Hardness is measured by something called the Mohs scale where diamonds have the highest spot at number 10. If you’ve ever wondered what this scale is, here’s the lowdown of each step.

1. Easily scratched by a fingernail.

2. Just scratched by a fingernail.

3. Scratches and is scratched by a copper coin.

4. Not scratched by a copper coin and doesn’t scratch.

5. Just scratches glass and is easily scratched by a knife.

6. Easily scratches glass and is just scratched by a file.

7. Not scratched by a file.

8. Scratched only by corundum and diamond.

9. Will scratch anything but a diamond.

10.Scratched only by another diamond.

Diamonds and Moissanite look very much alike. Both are clear, usually white stones with a brilliant fire. One is very much cheaper than the other.

Which should you choose?

One look at the prices and you might go straight for moissanite.

Then again, diamonds are way more expensive because diamonds are natural gemstones that are rare and mined from the earth itself. The moissanite [http://www.alljewelry.info/moissanite.html] you see in stores is actually a manmade gemstone. Often used as diamond substitute as they look very much alike. Diamonds are rare and precious while more moissanite can be made any time to meet any demand. Diamonds are an investment. Moissanite is well… decorative.

Both do have their uses.

When should you buy diamonds, when should you buy moissanite?

As diamond prices tend to be really high, especially for the larger, whiter diamonds, for glamorous jewelry that features large “diamonds”, to be worn at a function, go for moissanite.

Huge real diamonds set in jewelry would be way too expensive to wear safely, in public without bodyguards following you around. In fact, high society ladies who own such covetable real diamond jewelry would lock the diamonds in the safe and wear moissanite replicas or other diamond replicas of the real jewelry in public.

If the jewelry in question is an engagement ring, please go for the real thing. She is not going to be impressed if that 3 carat diamond ring is actually moissanite and not diamonds. She might even be humiliated if she tells her friends about it and later finds that it is not a real diamond. Better get her a smaller diamond you can afford than a huge moissanite, for important jewelry like these.

How about that diamond stud earrings?

Or that diamond tennis bracelet you intend to wear all the time.

Should you go for moissanite?

That depends on your budget and your taste. Moissanite is more brilliant than diamond but the light tends to be harsh. Some people think it looks fake and cheap and has a disco light effect. Others love the extra brilliance.

If you like the extra brilliance and are on a relatively tight budget but want something that dazzles and really catches the eye, moissanite is your rock.

If you also want your jewelry to double up as an investment in case of hard times, then the answer is to stick to diamonds all the way.By Janice Wee