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Wednesday, 24 July 2013

The Correct Way To Use A Diamond Color Chart

By Carl Prescot


The 4 C's is a method that is used to help determine the value of diamonds. The 4 C's are cut, clarity, carat, and color. While all four of these components need to be taken into consideration when considering how valuable these stones are, a diamond color chart reviews the value of diamonds based on their colors.

People that are not within the jewelry business, do not realize that diamonds are available in multiple colors. Two of the most common colors these stones come in are yellow and white. But, blue, green, black, as well as pink colored stones, exist naturally.

It is noted that diamonds that release fire are the most expensive stones available. Many will question how a stone can emit fire. Well, really, it is not the stone that releases fire, instead, it is the interior section of the stone that splits beams of light, emulative to a prism. When these beams of light are split, it appears like the interior section of the stone is on fire.

Stones that appear like they shoot more beams of light out of them, will cost more money. These stones, are usually the colorless stones. If you want diamonds that gleam, then you will need to have enough money to purchase these types of stones.

Most jewelers will utilize charts for diamonds that either come from the AGS or the GIA. Both of these styles of charts will provide grades for diamonds, based on their colors. The colors range from colorless to yellowish, brown colored stones. AGS grades the stones by numbers, while GIA will grade the stones by letters.

Using a diamond color chart can help you determine if you can afford to purchase a specific colored diamond. Be aware, that sometimes the colors of diamonds can change, due to outside sources. For example, some diamonds colors can be altered from the sun, while others are altered, based on a specific band that an individual decides to adorn with it.




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