Even though diamonds are considered a woman's best friend, they can be a guy's good buddy too -- particularly if that diamond is set in a wedding band. However, depending on the diamond, the price of the bands will definitely vary. Diamonds can be selected depending on a few fundamental factors like carat, color, cut, clarity, cost, and certification provided by the manufacturer or the shop where the diamond has been purchased.
Solitaires are single precious stone wedding rings. These are usually set in 14k or 18k yellow or white gold, platinum and other metals.
Many shapes such as heart, emerald, oval, round, marquise, pear, multi cut, princess, trillion, and radiant can be set. A diamond's weight is the simplest of its characteristics to measure and is in terms of "carat".
One carat is equal to a fifth of a gram and each carat is divided into 100 points.
A larger diamond is more valuable as it is more rare compared to a smaller diamond. Also, the price per carat increases, as the diamond gets larger.
The brilliance of a diamond can be determined by the way it has been cut in symmetry.
The amount of light refracted and reflected from a diamond is decided by the precision of the cut. The quality of the cut and final polish reveals the beauty of a diamond. Though all the diamonds appear white in color there are subtle differences according to the. The most expensive is the "colorless" diamond as compared to the other diamonds.
Mostly it has different hues and tints rather than a bold color difference.
Since the diamonds can be mounted onto any design and metal, they provide an excellent setting for a wedding band. However, in case of men's wedding bands, daily wear can expose the diamond and its mounting to a variety of metal surfaces, i.e.; steel door handles, steel shopping cart handles, etc., that might damage the diamond. Be certain that the diamond is secure in its setting and get the prongs inspected regularly.
Ensure that a diamond certificate is provided at the time of buying the diamond.
This certificate is from an independent testing laboratory and provides all the details regarding the diamond viz., shape, measurements, carat weight, color, and imperfections or inclusions. Also it has the details of certain characteristics of the diamond's cut and any other comments regarding the diamond. Check that the diamond purchased has the numerical ID that identifies the diamond as being connected with its certificate.
For men, diamonds set wedding bands are available as low as $199 or lesser, with no specific higher range. However, the price depends on the size and cut of the diamond.
Solitaires are the most expensive. Most of the diamonds set gold wedding bands are set in 14-carat gold, though they can be made into 18-carat or 24-carat on demand..
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Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Well, they're also a jewelers best friend, because these little stones are the most valuable minerals in the world. Valuable, yet everyone has trouble when buying a diamond because it's so hard to get a good estimate of what a fair price would be. If that's you, then I'm here to tell you that judging the value of a diamond is actually as easy as looking for 4 easy characteristics. They are cut (the shape of your diamond), clarity (the amount of spots, cracks and flaws), color (is your diamond completely clear or does it have a deep color?) and carat, the measure of weight for diamonds.
So the first one is cut. Is your diamond round and equally wide as it is tall? That's called a round and brilliant cut, and it's the most valuable cut there is. When your diamond is either flatter or taller in shape, it becomes less valuable. This goes for every diamond there is, except for a triangular cut, which can also be very valuable because it is in fact...
Who Else Got a Bad Diamond Deal? Here's How YOU Prevent It
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
New York City, NY (ContentDesk) August 13, 2004 -- The story takes place in present day Brooklyn, NY and focuses on the life of Rich, a young drug hustler trying to pull himself and his family out of a life of crime.
But the book doesn't just focus on the hard-core elements of the streets. It also features a number of sub-plots that deal with such themes as friendship, loyalty, love and revenge. McCalla, a hip hop enthusiast, weaves into Diamond Drought his unique perspective on the social, political and economic trends affecting the urban music scene.
An on-line excerpt is available from Writersandpoets.com at http://writersandpoets.com/home.htmMcCalla is available for interviews about Diamond Drought, as well as its hotly anticipated sequel, Diamond Dynasty.
McCalla can also comment as an expert on any of these subjects: urban music, the importance of hip hop to the youth, the drug culture, and...
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
New York City, NY (ContentDesk) August 13, 2004 -- The story takes place in present day Brooklyn, NY and focuses on the life of Rich, a young drug hustler trying to pull himself and his family out of a life of crime.
But the book doesn't just focus on the hard-core elements of the streets. It also features a number of sub-plots that deal with such themes as friendship, loyalty, love and revenge. McCalla, a hip hop enthusiast, weaves into Diamond Drought his unique perspective on the social, political and economic trends affecting the urban music scene.
An on-line excerpt is available from Writersandpoets.com at http://writersandpoets.com/home.htmMcCalla is available for interviews about Diamond Drought, as well as its hotly anticipated sequel, Diamond Dynasty.
McCalla can also comment as an expert on any of these subjects: urban music, the importance of hip hop to the youth, the drug culture, and...
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
New York City, NY (ContentDesk) August 13, 2004 -- The story takes place in present day Brooklyn, NY and focuses on the life of Rich, a young drug hustler trying to pull himself and his family out of a life of crime.
But the book doesn't just focus on the hard-core elements of the streets. It also features a number of sub-plots that deal with such themes as friendship, loyalty, love and revenge. McCalla, a hip hop enthusiast, weaves into Diamond Drought his unique perspective on the social, political and economic trends affecting the urban music scene.
An on-line excerpt is available from Writersandpoets.com at http://writersandpoets.com/home.htmMcCalla is available for interviews about Diamond Drought, as well as its hotly anticipated sequel, Diamond Dynasty.
McCalla can also comment as an expert on any of these subjects: urban music, the importance of hip hop to the youth, the drug culture, and...
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
New York City, NY (ContentDesk) August 13, 2004 -- The story takes place in present day Brooklyn, NY and focuses on the life of Rich, a young drug hustler trying to pull himself and his family out of a life of crime.
But the book doesn't just focus on the hard-core elements of the streets. It also features a number of sub-plots that deal with such themes as friendship, loyalty, love and revenge. McCalla, a hip hop enthusiast, weaves into Diamond Drought his unique perspective on the social, political and economic trends affecting the urban music scene.
An on-line excerpt is available from Writersandpoets.com at http://writersandpoets.com/home.htmMcCalla is available for interviews about Diamond Drought, as well as its hotly anticipated sequel, Diamond Dynasty.
McCalla can also comment as an expert on any of these subjects: urban music, the importance of hip hop to the youth, the drug culture, and...
Young Brooklyn Author Pens America?s First Hip-Hop Soap Opera
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If you're shopping around for a loose diamond at a nearby jewelry store or online diamond dealer, ask your dealer for a 10X loupe with which you can closely examine the interior of the diamond. And, if you intend buying loose diamonds privately, it would be better if you bought a 10X eye loupe directly from a jewelry house. In fact, the best eye loupe you can buy is the Hastings 10X Triplet eye loupe from Bausch & Lomb. The best way to check a diamond for clarity is with a stereoscopic binocular microscope which comes with dark field illumination.
As you perhaps know, all loose diamonds are given a clarity grade below a power of 10X.
When you examine a loose diamond with the help of a loupe, bring it all the way up to your eye and then very gradually pick up the diamond with tweezers to a point just below the loupe so that you see it clearly at close range. Pick up the diamond with the help of tweezers by placing the diamond table down. Now, set the diamond...
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The market is flooded with numerous jewelers and shops claiming to sell the most authentic and beautiful diamonds there are. To make the right choice from the plethora of designs and variety can indeed be a confusing task. It would do you good to be aware of some basic tips on buying diamond jewelry before you buy one for your girlfriend. The ?four c's', color, cut, clarity and carat, are the deciding factors for a diamond's purity and value.
This king of gems comes in all colors, with white being the purest and costliest. Although it is the hardest stone available, diamond can be cut in a variety of fancy shapes and sizes. The shape and cut determines the shine of the...
A Guide To Diamond Engagement Rings