Few objects dazzle like diamonds. Traditionally used to mark engagements and other special occasions, Diamonds are highly prized for their brilliance and beauty. 

But a diamond can be an intimidating purchase, with prices in the thousands of dollars. Thus an engagement diamond may be the biggest purchase you’ve ever made.  Read on and we’ll provide you with thorough understanding of a diamond quality. 


 1) Important Shopping Tips:
Diamond-hunting requires patience, legwork, note taking and persistence.

 2) Keep These tips in mind:
Choose a experienced, trustworthy jeweler. Look at diamonds loose, free of a mounting. Weigh all information before making a decision.

 3) What is the diamond value:

Cost (Value) = [Cut + Color + Clarity + Carat]

A Diamond Grading Report is a certificate from a major independent gem laboratory. The report will contain detailed information about a diamond's physical characteristics. i.e. its color, clarity, carat weight etc.

Examples of laboratories that wrote the report are the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the EGL - European Gemological Laboratory or AGL - American Gemological Laboratory.

View the chart above to learn the size of diamond you can afford within your budget. You'll find a wide range of diamond sizes is available within a given budget. Next, you'll narrow this range when you decide on the quality of your diamond. 

 4) The 4 Cs:

The four C's : Diamonds are graded and priced according to the "four Cs": (4C: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat)

Cut : Describes the style, proportions and faceting (angles made in a stone to reflect light) of a diamond; the cut is considered the most important factor in its beauty and value.

Color : Diamond is color graded from D to Z. Color interferes with the way a diamond reflects and refracts light; thus the less color in a diamond, the more valuable it usually is.

Clarity : By nature, almost all diamonds have tiny flaws. Clarity refers to the tiny clouds or imperfection called inclusions in a diamonds. The fewer the inclusions, the more valuable the diamond is.

Carat : The size of a diamond is expressed in carat weight. In general, the value of a diamond rises significantly with carat weight.