Choosing Your Diamond Wisely: What Criteria Should You Consider?

You wish to buy a diamond, but you are not very knowledgeable and do not know how to choose? Follow the advice of our expert gemologists to understand the criteria to base your diamond purchase on.

Choosing a diamond on a whim: does it work?

Firstly, it is often said that to buy a diamond or any stone or jewel, you should follow your heart. This is true, but a heart's desire is not the only criterion to consider! It is also important to take into account the quality of the diamond, especially if you plan to resell it in the future. The choice of a diamond therefore has a subjective element (not everyone has the same vision of what a "beautiful" diamond is) but still requires some thought.

The quality of a diamond is mainly determined by what are known as the 4Cs:

• Carat (the weight of the diamond in carats)
• Color (whether the diamond tends more toward white or yellow)
• Clarity (the degree of purity of the diamond)
• Cut (the quality of the diamond's cut)

You will find the diamond's ratings on these 4 criteria on its certificate of authenticity, generally issued by one of the world's leading gemological laboratories: IGI, GIA, HRD…

Generally, you will choose mainly based on the diamond's weight, as it is the factor that most influences the selling price of the stone. However, the diamond's weight must be weighed against the other criteria to choose your diamond well. Indeed, for the diamond to be "beautiful," it must shine optimally. Other criteria besides the 4Cs come into play and determine how the diamond sparkles:

• The diamond's shape: even though the most classic diamond is the round brilliant cut, there are many shapes of diamonds, and each person will choose according to their tastes and preferences: cushion, princess, oval…;
• Fluorescence: a fluorescent diamond will appear bluish under UV light;
• Symmetry;
• Polish.

How to choose a beautiful and brilliant diamond on a reduced budget?

A good quality diamond with optimal brilliance will meet the following criteria:

• A round brilliant cut or, for a lower budget, an oval or cushion cut;
• A cut quality rated Excellent or Very Good;
• A color between D and H (after H, the diamond will appear yellowish);
• A clarity between SI1 and VS (or, if you have the budget, VVS or even IF), which guarantees the minimum visible inclusions on your diamond. Note that some diamond shapes, such as princess cut, require a clarity of at least VS because inclusions tend to be more visible;
• Weak or no fluorescence.

Choosing your diamond well is not easy, especially for your first diamond purchase. At Diamantaires Paris OG, we guide you in selecting the best diamond according to your budget. We only offer good quality diamonds, which guarantees a successful purchase and avoids unpleasant surprises when reselling your diamond.

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The American wedding band set with emerald-cut diamonds of 7 carats is offered for sale by Diamantaire Paris OG at the price of €8,400 incl. tax.

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