Let’s Talk Diamonds

Diamonds Are Beautiful and Rare

Over one million rough diamonds must be mined before one is found that can be cut into a 1.00 carat finished diamond. Due to their rarity, larger diamonds typically possess a higher value per carat. When all other factors are equal, the weightier the diamond, the higher its cost will be. For instance, a two-carat diamond will have a significantly greater price than four diamonds of equal quality, each weighing 50 points.

With over 40 years in this business, we have been providing competitive pricing for all types of diamonds. Contact John Fulton Jewelers today to learn more about diamonds and their value.

Carat Weight

Diamond weight is measured in carats, a small unit of measurement equal to 200 milligrams. Each carat is divided into 100 points. Therefore, a half-carat stone may be referred to as a “50-pointer” or “50-points”. Carat weight is the easiest of the 4 C’s for gemologists to determine due to the use of highly sophisticated measuring equipment.

Diamond Clarity

Most diamonds have unique clarity characteristics, much like a fingerprint. These distinguishing characteristics can be classified as inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions are enclosed within a diamond or extend into the diamond from its surface while blemishes. Some are confined to the diamond’s surface. When light enters a diamond, it is reflected in and refracted out.

If anything disrupts the flow of light through the diamond, such as an inclusion, a proportion of the light reflected may be lost. This effect can detract from the pure beauty of the diamond.

Diamond Color

Diamond Color is one of the most important factors to consider, and because it is most noticed by the naked eye. A diamond’s color is graded by GIA on an alphabetical scale from D to K, with D being absolutely colorless and K being light yellow. Although many diamonds appear to be colorless, some have at least a hint of body color.

Diamond Cut

A diamond’s cut is considered to be the most important of the four Cs. It is important to understand how a diamond’s proportions and the relationship between them affects its brilliance. The width and depth have the greatest effect on how light travels within the diamond, and also how light exits the diamond in the form of brilliance.

The Basic Knowledge and Understanding of Diamonds

When a diamond exhibits good clarity, and color (or lack of color), and is cut and proportioned correctly, it allows light to enter and travel back at the same speed. This is what gives a diamond its brilliance. While there is a wealth of knowledge about diamonds to explore, this serves as a main lesson.

You now have the basic knowledge and understanding so we sit and discuss what you want in a diamond engagement ring. Once you have chosen your diamond, you have the exciting opportunity to customize and create a unique design that perfectly complements her personality. Let’s now create something truly special!