Today's society is all about choices and selection. Choosing your fine jewelry should be no different. If you are seeking a truly unique piece, why not build it from scratch? To start with, choose the specific carat, cut, color and clarity for your loose diamond to suit your aesthetic and financial needs.
Of the four requirements when choosing a loose diamond, cut is the only representative that is directly affected by human activities. How well a rough diamond is cut is in direct relation to the value of an individual stone. When you choose your diamond, ensure that you are choosing a premium cut. The diamond should have beautiful refractive properties that are ideally cut to maximize the sparkle and shine. This is a mathematical formula toying with specific angles of the facets in the stone. A poorly cut stone will not refract light correctly which will ultimately lower the value of the stone. When it comes to diamonds, many novice cutters will sacrifice these ideal proportions in order to maximize the carat weight but as with many things in this world, quality is more desirable over quantity.
The three other judging factors of color, clarity and carat are all more a matter of personal choice and budget. Color will vary subject to the purity of the stone. The presence of chemicals can either seriously increase or seriously decrease the appeal. When Nitrogen is existent, it will add a yellow tinge. These loose diamonds are graded from D (colorless) right through to Z. Sometimes, other elements are present, things like boron or chromium. These substances are accountable for creating unusual and highly valued ornamental colored diamonds.
The clarity of the diamond is judged by magnification. The diamond is evaluated for its internal inclusions and exterior marks under magnification. They are rated from FL (flawless) to "13". If the diamond rates below a 13, they are used for industrial purposes.
As previously stated, the carat of the diamond is directly proportional to the cut. Sometimes the carat needs to be sacrificed in order to obtain that perfect sparkle. As you are probably aware, the carat represents the physical weight of the diamond. One carat equals 2 grams.
Loose diamonds are a great means for you to create something beautiful from scratch. They are also great as show pieces in a home or in a display. Hopefully this guide will help you in your search for the perfect loose diamond for you!
Ansel Adams is exceedingly interested in diamonds of all shapes and sizes. He explains about tips on finding loose diamonds and diamond jewelry.
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