Diamond Double
Posted in Fine Rings on 08/17/2008 05:29 pm by admin|
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LADIES 14K SOLID GOLD DOUBLE OVAL GARNET W/DIAMOND RING $225.00 |
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Sterling silver simulated diamond Double Row Band ring $9.50 |
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18K 1.40CT PINK SAPPHIRE DOUBLE HEART DIAMOND PENDANT $358.00 |
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Simulated CZ Diamond Double Engagement Ring – Unique $18.99 |
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SINOBI double loops diamond Women Quartz Watch W1850L $14.99 |
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Diamond Color: Shoppers Buying Guide
Diamonds can be found in every color of the rainbow from clear, colorless (white) to black as coal. Some colors like blue, red, and green are extremely rare and very valuable. Brown is the most common color of diamond with about 80% of diamonds used for industrial purposes like drill bits and saw blades. For most diamond shoppers, their goal is to find a diamond as white (colorless) as their budget will allow.
Most diamonds suitable for gem use have trace elements of nitrogen that causes some level of yellow tint. The diamond industry uses a color grading system developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) that ranges from D (completely colorless) to Z (fancy yellow color). Each letter grade corresponds to a small range of color and the color grade of a diamond is determined by comparing it to a set of master stones whose color grade has been determined by a grading laboratory like the GIA.
The top three color-grades D, E and F are considered Colorless. Color-grades G, H, I, and J are known as the Near Colorless and color grades K, L and M are labeled Faint Yellow. It is important to have the color grade designated by one of the top diamond grading laboratories such as the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or AGS (American Gem Society). Color grades on other documentation can be exaggerated and not accurate relative to industry standards.
The bigger the diamond, the more obvious its color will be, just as a carafe of wine shows more color than a glassful. Some shapes of diamonds show more color than others do. Shapes like the princess cut are relatively bottom heavy and have more diamond material to look through. Individuals see shades of yellow differently and some shoppers prefer the warm look of the Near Colorless range rather than the cold, whiteness of the Colorless grades.
Another factor that influences diamond color is fluorescence. About a fourth of diamonds have a characteristic that when exposed to ultraviolet light, they glow a color, usually blue. The fluorescence is no longer visible once the light source is removed. The intensity of the fluorescence can vary from Faint, which is barely visible to Very Strong, which is easily visible in a brightly lighted room. A little blue fluorescence can sometimes make Near Colorless diamonds appear even whiter than their true color. Some very strong fluorescent diamonds appear milky or oily in appearance and thus not as clear. The presence of fluorescence in a diamond generally reduces its value with higher levels of fluorescence reducing the value the greatest.
There are some processes, like High Pressure/High Temperature (HPHT) or irradiation, which can alter the color of a diamond. With certain types of brown diamonds, the HPHT process can produce Colorless or Near Colorless color. With HPHT, other types of brown diamonds can be converted to fancy colors like yellowish-green, greenish-yellow, and even shades of pink or blue. Irradiation can result in a variety of fancy colors, even though they are often visibly different shades than natural colored diamonds.
Yellow is the most common and affordable of the colored gem diamonds. There are four color-grades of yellow diamonds with enough saturation to be rated Fancy Yellow; Fancy Light Yellow, Fancy Yellow, Fancy Intense Yellow and Fancy Vivid Yellow. Each deeper shade brings a higher price.
What do these color grades, fluorescence, and color treatments mean to the diamond shopper? There are many color grades between the top D color and J, which is the bottom of the Near Colorless range, with the price of a D being about double that of J color. Most of the difference in price is at the lower color grades where there is also the most visible difference to the eye. The price increase from a J to I can be about 20% while from an E to D is closer to 2%. Diamond shoppers need to examine diamonds with their own eyes so they can determine what color they will be happy with relative to the price.
Most shoppers find that for well cut round diamonds, I color provides a nice, white color and a good value. Fancy shaped diamonds tend not to be as brightly faceted as the round brilliant cut so H color is an excellent choice for value and beauty. However, some shoppers will prefer and can afford higher colors and other shoppers will choose lower colors based on what they find appealing to their eye and their budget.
Avoid diamonds with high levels of fluorescence or any kind of color enhancement unless you specifically want that, have been properly advised, and are paying the lower corresponding price. Beware of jewelry stores who stock larger number of diamonds with fluorescence or will not show you the GIA grading report before you purchase. A merchant who is hiding these factors from you is certainly not someone you want to trust with your important diamond purchase.
About the Author
Denny Reinke is the Vice-President of Diamond Source of Virginia, an online diamond retailer specializing in loose diamonds, diamond rings and diamond jewelry located in Richmond, Virginia and on the web at www.DiamondSourceVA.com You can also visit Denny’s blog at www.diamonds.blogs.com
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LADIES 14K SOLID GOLD DOUBLE OVAL GARNET W/DIAMOND RING $225.00 |
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Sterling silver simulated diamond Double Row Band ring $9.50 |
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18K 1.40CT PINK SAPPHIRE DOUBLE HEART DIAMOND PENDANT $358.00 |
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Simulated CZ Diamond Double Engagement Ring – Unique $18.99 |
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SINOBI double loops diamond Women Quartz Watch W1850L $14.99 |
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Jude Frances Open Double Round Ring 18K gold,Diamonds $2,250.00 |
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9K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Double Wave Ring $162.81 |
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14K Two Tone Gold The Kids Diamond Double Boys Charm $494.99 |
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14k White Gold DOUBLE HEART Diamond Engagement Ring $279.99 |
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Double Heart Diamond Ring 10KT Yellow Gold NEW $89.00 |
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Sammy’s~ 1/4 Carat Diamond Double Heart Pendant W/G $50.00 |
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David Yurman Crossover Double X Diamond Ring 6 $315.00 |
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SINOBI double loops diamond Women Quartz Watch W1850L $14.99 |
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SINOBI double loops diamond Women Quartz Watch W1850L $14.99 |
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6.8 ct ROUND DIAMOND ETERNITY RING DOUBLE BAND 18k Gold $6,800.00 |
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LADIES WOMENS DIAMOND 15MM DOUBLE HEART PROMISE RING $179.99 |
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14K WHITE GOLD DOUBLE CIRCLE DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE $899.00 |
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10k white gold double diamond band hoop earrings T48 $24.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 1 inch $34.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 7/8 inch $34.99 |
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Double Row Diamond Wedding & Anniversary band, 10K $99.98 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 3/4 inch $34.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 5/8 inch $34.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 9/16 inch $34.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 1/2 inch $32.99 |
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DIAMOND CUT GLASS Double Flare Crystal Plugs 7/16 inch $32.99 |
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ROUND DIAMOND WEDDING BAND DOUBLE ROW PAVE SETTING SZ 5 $1,188.00 |
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David Yurman 925 Diamond Crossover Double X Cable Ring $342.17 |
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14K DIAMOND CUT DOUBLE HEART 6.75 & MUSIC NOTE RING 5 $59.99 |
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14k Gold Journey Diamond Ring! GORGEOUS Double Dia. $325.00 |
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10K Gold Diamond-Cut Double Rope Chain Bracelet 7″ $244.99 |
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Unique 18KWG Double-Decker Citrine & Diamond Ring 8.4 g $499.00 |
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10K Gold Double Pearl with Diamonds Ring, SZ 7.25 $199.00 |
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14K Two Tone Gold .13ct Diamond Double Heart Pendant $309.99 |
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Double layers diamond plastic beads 10MM Dark Grey (80) $0.99 |
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TIFFANY & CO. Platinum & Diamond Double Wreath Necklace $5,500.00 |
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3CT DOUBLE ROW F VS DIAMOND WEDDING BAND 14K WHITE GOLD $2,110.00 |
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14KT YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND DOUBLE ANCHOR LINK RING $795.00 |
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2cttw Diamond $20 Double Eagle 14k Gold Coin Holder $152.50 |
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Double layers diamond plastic beads 10MM Brown (80) $0.99 |
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10k white gold double diamond band hoop earrings T89 $24.99 |
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Double Citrine and Diamond Gold Ring – bRing OFFERS! $119.99 |
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14K HUGGIES DOUBLE CIRCLE HOOP DIAMOND EARRINGS 1.02 CT $689.00 |
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SINOBI double loops diamond Men Quartz Watch W1850G $14.99 |
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14K Gold Diamond Double Heart Pendant Love Jewelry $89.99 |
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14K White Gold Double Heart Diamond Pendant Jewelry $229.99 |
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14K Yellow Gold Double Diamond Heart Pendant Jewelry $109.99 |
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11 Double End Pin Vise Diamond Coated Bead Reamers $14.99 |
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