Technical Aspects of Diamond (Tips buying)

The word Diamond comes from the Greek word ‘adamas’. The hardest known substance known to mankind is diamond. The beauty of a faceted diamond depends upon many factors. To a name a few factors based on which diamonds are bought are 4 Cs: Cut, Clarity, Carat, and Color. But the value of the natural color diamond usually depends on the rarity of its color than on any of the other 3 Cs, including carat weight. This is because some colors occur in a wide range of sizes and shapes, while others are rare even in the smallest sizes.

Since natural color diamonds come in such a wide range of colors and no two are identical, it is difficult to develop a grading system that can capture the special character of each individual stone. Experts at both the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have three parameters by which they describe color for these exquisite diamonds:

Hue is one of the main attributes and plays an important role. Hue refers to the dominant color of the stone, such as pink, blue, or yellow. There can also be modifiers, or tints, which impart more one color to a stone. For instance, a purplish-pink diamond indicates a stone with a principal pink hue and a slight purple tint. If no modifiers or tints exist in a stone, then the hue is said to be pure.

Tone refers to how much lightness or darkness a stone appears to retain. Tones can range from light to dark. In case of diamonds the more the diamond is able to reflect the light back, the better quality it is.

Saturation describes the strength and intensity of the hue. The saturation of light diamonds can vary from pastel to vivid to intense. Dark diamonds can range in saturation from dark to deep.

Diamond Buy Tips

The Diamond is planet’s most precious and prestigious substance. It is important to remember certain things before buying a diamond. Carat weight, diamond clarity, diamond color, diamond cut, diamond fluorescence and diamond enhancements are also advanced Diamond characteristics to keep in mind.

Never buy a diamond just because it has a certificate. A certificate is a useful tool, but it takes a professional to read and understand it properly. The certificate may well indicate that the diamond is of poor quality, and yet the stone (to the general public) may seem to be more important simply because it has a certificate. Remember that the certificate is only a report: “It is not a guarantee, valuation or appraisal …” A certificate has 14 variables and dozens of possible comments, and there are literally millions of possibilities to be considered in the shape, size, location and color of inclusions (flaws), each of which affects the value of the stone.

Buy a diamond from the company that has been around at least ten years and offering unconditional return for a certain time. You should buy diamonds only from companies or firms who have reputations for honesty and fair dealings.

Never buy a diamond to because your loved one is falling in love with it. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the value of a diamond in not determined by sentiment alone, or in terms of feelings for the giver.

Buy a diamond as a long term investment. A diamond is like a house—it should be purchased and enjoyed. When the time comes to sell it, you expect to receive more than the original investment, plus the dividend of having enjoyed it over the years.

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