Do You Want A Princess Pave Diamond? - Choosing The Right Diamond

Is a princess pave diamond ring for you? There are many things one should know about diamond jewelry; some of them pretty surprising and very interesting. Here in this article, you will find out the basic stuff about diamonds to help you decide on what is suitable for you or somebody you love before purchasing one.

So here are four main things to consider:

Cut - A diamond's cut refers both to its shape and proportions or more precisely how well the diamond is cut in order to bring out the best of it. And one of the best characteristics of a diamond is its ability to disperse different colors of light; making it look very, very pretty. However, a diamond can be cut the wrong way, perhaps too deeply, that the light coming in from the top would leak out to the bottom leaving you with a dull diamond with a dark center. A good cut diamond is one that bounces light around it, from facet to facet, giving you that wonderful brilliance or luster you are looking for.

Knowing how certain cuts affect the overall appearance of a diamond will aid you in your choice. For example, a princess cut accentuates the brilliance and fire of a diamond. Fire is light that enters the diamond that reflects back to the viewer as different colors of the rainbow.

Some of the diamond shapes available in the market are princess, round, oval, radiant, heart, and tear.

Clarity - A diamond with no inclusions or scratches visible is naturally more expensive than a diamond with scratches or 'blemishes'. However, these scratches are natural but depending on the location, type and size of the scratch, it may have an impact on the brilliance of the diamond.

Color - The color of a diamond ranges from D to Z. D means it is absolutely colorless and Z means yellow. Fancy colored diamonds are diamonds of a different color than white or light yellow and have a different grading system.

Carat - A diamond's carat is the actual weight of the diamond. Larger diamonds are rarer to find and are therefore more expensive. If you are satisfied enough with the cut, clarity and color, the carat might not be that important to you.

It all depends on personal preference, or particularly the personal preference of the person you want to buy a diamond for. Whether it's a princess pave diamond setting, or a tear diamond in bezel, finding the correct balance between each of the diamond's qualities will aid you in finding the perfect one.