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Diamond Wedding Ring - Finding the Best Diamond

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Diamond wedding rings are always very popular - they are beautiful and classic. 
And choosing the right diamond ring for your wedding is a very important matter 
because this is something you do only once in your lifetime. We all know that 
not all diamonds are the same, but how exactly do you pick the best one? There 
are several things you need to know before you go and buy your diamond wedding 
ring.
here are many styles of diamond rings available. Bear in mind that you will 
wear that ring for many years, so choose classic, timeless styles. Your wedding 
ring is a sign of your feelings to your partner, so it should be as unique, 
beautiful and durable as your love. No matter what style of ring you will choose, 
the diamond will be the center of attention in your ring. So basically choosing 
the right wedding ring comes to choosing the right diamond.
Characteristics of diamonds
Diamonds are greatly varied in price and quality. And the size is not the only 
thing that affects your gem price; in fact there are five main characteristics:
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Weight in carats
Color, 
Clarity
Cut
Diamonds shape
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Carats - your wedding ring diamond weight
Most people know that the more carats the better. Larger diamonds are more 
rare and more valuable. However, don't try to get the largest stone you can 
afford. Sometimes smaller diamonds have more charm. Don't just look at the gems 
market value, but think of how valuable it is to you.
Diamond color
Most diamonds are clear, but still there are variations in color. Some stones 
look a little "dirty". Clear stones obviously cost more. Color of 
your diamonds is indicated by letters. D is the color of most rare diamonds 
and it is described as absolutely colorless. This is the highest color grade, 
and you usually don't find such stones in ordinary jewelers. Next one down is 
E grade, it is called colorless. These diamonds are also very rare, the tiny 
traces of color can be detected by experts. F is another colorless grade, only 
slightly less clear than E. F diamonds are usually the best of what most people 
can afford for a wedding or engagement ring. Next two down are G and H diamonds 
which are called nearly colorless; they are of a good market value.
Bear in mind, that the difference in diamond grades can mostly be noticed by 
the experts when comparing diamonds to the more clear ones. To the ordinary 
person a G or H diamond will look as good as D or E diamonds. Compare diamonds 
of different color yourself and you will see how minor the difference is.
Diamond clarity
Clarity of your diamond is related to its color. Clarity describes how clear 
the diamond is. No diamond is absolutely perfectly clear, but the ones close 
to perfection are the most valuable. When light hits them they are unbelievably 
beautiful. Don't be surprised to find that smaller diamond with higher clarity 
can cost more that a larger not so clear stone.
Diamond cut
You diamond's cut is greatly important and affects your ring look. Even most 
clear large diamond will not sparkle if it is not cut properly. The cut refers 
to diamond proportions, not its shape as many people mistakenly think. The cut 
should be just right, because if your diamond is too shallow or too deep, it 
will not catch the light properly and won't sparkle. 
Since you are not a professional, it would be difficult for you to judge cut 
by yourself. You will have to trust a jeweler on this. But just by looking at 
the stone sometimes you can say if the cut is good. If you really like the look, 
chances are good that your diamond is cut right.
Diamond shape
Another important characteristic of a diamond is its shape. Most popular are 
round and princess shaped diamonds. You can also find emerald, asscher, oval, 
marquise, pear, radiant, cushion and heart shaped diamonds. This is not a question 
of what is better or worse, but a matter of personal preference. Look at different 
shapes and see what appeals to you the most. 
Selecting the right diamond for your ring can be extremely difficult, especially 
that jewelers will try to convince you to go with most expensive gems that may 
not actually be the best for you.

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