Diamond Jewelry - Girls and Women's Best Friend

Diamond jewelry is just the best, as well as the most costly type of jewelry. Diamond jewelry is a way of saying 'you are definitely worth it'. Other stones are wonderful, but diamonds are girls and women best friend! However, having made the decision to buy some diamond jewelry you will need to know what to look for and how to find it.

Firstly get to know the four 'C' s. 'Clarity' , 'Cut', Color; and 'Carat' (carat weight). Clarity is the extent to which a stone has any imperfections. Diamond jewelry without imperfections is more valuable than diamond jewelry with flaws. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is America's professional organisation dealing with diamond jewelry assessment and standard.

Value of diamond jewelry is also determined by a diamond's cut. Diamonds can be Prince Cut, Round Cut, Emerald Cut, Radiant Cut, Cushion Cut, Oval, Heart, Pear - to name a few! But we all know the familiar round cut solitaire engagement ring!