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Buying 101
Before you even start diamond shopping, you want
to have a full understanding of what you're buying.
This course simplifies the four Cs of diamonds
— cut, color, clarity, and carat weight,
so you can select your diamond based on the same
criteria jewelers use to grade them.
After reading
through this course, you'll be ready to choose
the diamond that's right for you.
Cut
The cut of a diamond has a tremendous effect on
its sparkle, or brilliance. Even if the diamond
has perfect color and clarity, a poor cut can
make a diamond look dull. Learn how to choose
a diamond cut that has the most brilliance within
your budget. More
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Color
Colorless and near-colorless diamonds are most
highly valued and are priced accordingly. Other
diamonds may have a slight tint of color, and
some can even have a readily noticeable tint which
can diminish the brilliance. Learn how to choose
a diamond with no color noticeable to the unaided
eye. More
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Clarity
Diamonds completely free from internal flaws,
or inclusions, are very rare and highly valued.
Clarity is graded based on the number, location,
size, and type of the inclusions found in a diamond.
Learn how to choose the best grade of clarity
for your diamond at the best price. More
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How to Avoid Engagment
Ring Markups
Shopping around for the best deal? To
avoid engagement ring markups, avoid shopping
at your local mall or corner jeweler.
Markups are prevalent in these types of "brick
and mortar" shops because the purchase
price helps pay for overhead expenses like taxes,
mortgages/leases, and utilities. The best
advice we could ever give you is to shop for
your diamond engagement ring online, and we
recommend Blue Nile
above all others.
BlueNile.com has no brick
and mortar store, and their selection is practically
unlimited because they utilize a vast virtual
warehouse. Don't believe us... take a
few moments to create your ring at Blue Nile
and then price a similar selection at your favorite
mall. You'll see there is no comparison.
Carat Weight
The weight of a diamond is measured in carats.
Since larger diamonds are more rare than smaller
diamonds, diamond value tends to rise exponentially
with carat weight. Read more about carat weight
and learn how to balance diamond quality with
the size of your diamond. More
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Learn More
About the 4 C's
Cut
Color
Clarity
Carat
Weight
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Kansas City Weddings in Kansas City, Missouri or Kansas City,
Kansas. KC Weddings .net is Kansas City's Most Comprehensive Wedding Resource!
Featuring Kansas City ( KC, MO / KS ) Reception Sites, Chapels, Photographers,
Bridal Consultants, Party Planners, Disc Jockeys, DJs, Videographers, Live Bands,
Ceremony Music, Reception Music and Entertainment, Florists, Caterers, Kansas
City Catering, Wedding Cakes, Limousines and KC Wedding Transportation, Wedding
Rentals, Kansas City Bed & Breakfasts, B & B, and much much more.
KC Wed, KC Wedding Vendor Directory, International Bridal Gown Designers Directory,
and Wedding Planning Pages. Kansas City Weddings in Kansas City, Missouri or
Kansas City, Kansas. KC Weddings .net is Kansas City's Most Comprehensive
Wedding Resource! Featuring Kansas City ( KC, MO / KS ) Reception Sites,
Chapels, Photographers, Bridal Consultants, Party Planners, Disc Jockeys, DJs,
Videographers, Live Bands, Ceremony Music, Reception Music and Entertainment,
Florists, Caterers, Kansas City Catering, Wedding Cakes, Limousines and KC Wedding
Transportation, Wedding Rentals, Kansas City Bed & Breakfasts, B & B,
and much much more. KC Wed, KC Wedding Vendor Directory, International
Bridal Gown Designers Directory, and Wedding Planning Pages.
