What You Should Know About Choosing Diamonds
The Enduring Appeal of Diamonds
As you know, fashions come and go, and that is also true of Diamond Jewellery fashions. A handful of the precious gems such as rubies, emeralds and diamonds have remained favorites, but there are also very attractive semi-precious stones as well. The nice thing about gems is there is enough variety to please everyone. So let's look at some fascinating facts about Diamonds and some guidelines on how to select them.
There are two words you often hear with Diamond marketing and advertising - authenticity and value. It goes without saying that there will never be any real value with a piece of fashion Jewellery. However, the flip side of that is paying a lot for a piece that is being deceptively advertised. But just one other scenario involves inheriting Jewellery, and then you begin wondering about the value of it. In these cases, you may want to consult a professional Jeweller or appraiser. Have no doubts about your ability to get a straight answer from such business people. But do keep in mind that there may be a fee for an appraisal, it really depends on who you go with.
One thing that may surprise you to know is how much women love pearls, read this unless you already know that. In case anybody ever asks you about pearls, you now know that they are not Diamonds at all because gems do not come from something living. Pearls, which are extracted from oysters and mollusks, require no cutting or polishing like other Diamonds. A cultured pearl simply means that the pearl came from a farm where the oysters grow and produce the pearls. So instead of going after wild grown oysters and mollusks, they are raised so to speak in an environment that is controlled.
The fact that pearls are widely cultivated today has helped make them more affordable. When it comes to the quality of the pearl, they are assigned a rating from A to AAAA.
Many people like to purchase rough cut Diamonds. This is quite a bit cheaper than buying a polished stone, though if you want to have a custom piece of Jewellery made, you'll have to pay a Jeweller to cut, polish and set it. It is very easy to find a huge amount of rough cut Diamonds online, but do be careful about who you click for more do business with. You can show the site to someone who appraises gems, but we are not sure what solid information can be gleaned from doing this. In the end, you can choose the option that best fills your needs, and this is just another option that is available.
In conclusion, Diamonds are a fascinating topic on which thousands of books have been written. You will be in a much stronger position if you come from a point of knowing what you diamonds are talking about. Of course you really should know what you are looking for and looking at before you buy.