Essential Tips For Buying A Diamond: What You Need To Know

If you read this article, it's not your regular day because we will discuss diamonds! We all know diamonds are valueless gifts given to show a gesture of undying love, endless commitment, and lifelong respect.

But at times, buying and selling diamonds might sound intricate and intimidating in the first place, especially for someone new. The fundamentals of purchasing a diamond depend on the four Cs:

·         Cut

·         Color

·         Clarity

·         Carat Weight

However, there are several things to consider before making a final decision. Join us to explore essential tips for buying a diamond. After visiting the guide, we guarantee you will know how to buy and sell loose diamonds like a pro.

1. Carat is Not Equal To Diamond Size

When we say there are two diamonds - 1-carat and 0.95-carat, it doesn't always mean the former is more massive. Following it, carat means the weight of the diamond and not the size. The table (surface) of two diamonds can be equally broad, but their weight might differ because of the girdle thickness and the pavilion depth.

Therefore, check the diamond certificate for all its measurements to calculate the precise diamond cost. It is because colored diamonds get cut to reflect more color, whereas white diamonds are for top-notch brilliance. Hence, the carat weight might differ under similar specs of multiple diamonds.

2. Clear White is Not The Only Diamond Color

Diamond color is a crucial factor in impacting the monetary value of both white and colored diamonds. If you ought to sell loose diamonds, know they go in a wedding ring made from yellow or white gold. Hence, people, including you and us, pick crystal clear (white) diamonds as our first choice.

While the diamonds in the range D to F are pure white and cost much higher than compared in the range G to I, the diamonds in the G To I range almost appear crystal clear (white) and slightly yellow. Also, they look equally appealing in a yellow-gold or white-gold ring. The only difference is the price tag between D to F and G to I diamonds.

3. There’s Nothing Wrong With a Little Low Clarity

A bit of flaw and inclusions are okay in life and in diamonds. The high-resolution technology can show you (as a customer) detailed impurities in the diamond. However, these are impurities not visible to the naked eye but only under a high-definition loupe or microscope with x10 vision.

If we talk about a 1.5-carat diamond, the price difference between the one with the glitch and the one without is $10,000! We recommend buying a diamond with little less clarity and a few inclusions invisible to the naked eye to save like a zillion bucks.

4. The Diamond Doesn’t Always Have To Be Round

The brilliant round diamond is the most popular and the most pricey one too. Then comes the princess cut on the second rank. In colored diamonds, the shape contributes to the elevated price of a diamond. That’s because retaining colors while polishing a round or princess cut is challenging.

Hence, if you wish to reduce your diamond cost by 20 to 50%, consider an oval or a fat oval instead of a round diamond and squarish radiant cut, cushion cut, or a squarish cushion cut instead of a princess cut diamond.

5. A Bit of Fluorescence Isn’t Always Bad

The diamond retailers might convince you to buy a diamond with zero fluorescence considering it a flaw. However, the human eye might not detect diamond fluorescence until it is super strong and under a UV lamp. And you aren’t going to wear the diamond always under UV light circumstances, right?

The best advantage of having fluorescence is in white diamonds. A little, blue-colored fluorescence makes the diamond appear whiter. And you will get it at a much cheaper price! Similarly, an intense yellow diamond with 30% fluorescence comes at an unbelievably low rate.

6. More Facets = More Sparkle

Often, first-time diamond buyers think that multi-faceted diamonds sparkle more. However, improper positioning of individual facets and imbalanced proportions can cause light leakage within the diamond. 

Make sure you don't emphasize the facets much when you want to buy a diamond with brilliance. Multiple diamond facets only cause reflections. However, in reality, the cut quality makes a diamond look brilliant. 

7. Uncertified Diamonds Aren’t Money Savers After All

Diamond buyers like you sometimes get convinced to purchase uncertified diamonds to save money. At first, it looks like you paid less and saved on your diamond-buying cost. However, you never know how inferior quality diamond you will get in return.

Purchasing uncertified diamonds means you are overpaying more than you should in reality. Additionally, you won't get any authenticity about the resale value of the purchased uncertified diamond. Always look for diamonds certified by GIA or AGS labs before the final purchase. 

Summary

The bottom line is that you should focus on being a clever diamond buyer rather than an expensive diamond buyer. Turn all the disadvantages of diamonds into an advantage and get the best deal while saving lots of dollars.

These are not the only essential tips for buying a diamond. Above all, we have debunked several myths about diamond buying for both newbies and pros. So, the next time you wish to buy your dream diamond, refer to our checklist, and you are ready!