Monday, August 5, 2013

Employing A Diamond Size Chart

By Anthony Clark


It can be difficult to choose what gems to buy if you have little experience of jewellery shopping. A diamond size chart is a handy tool for you to have. The benefit that this tool will confer is apparent in the paragraphs below.

First, understand that the size being measured most prominently here is not how big the diamond on the chart is. Rather, it is the carat of said gem that is being prominently measured here (though the former is not neglected). So be sure to keep this in mind when you are using this tool, as you will know what you are looking at here.

The gem being assessed will be more expensive if it has a high carat. Their retail value is much higher because gems with higher carats tend to be the rarest of the lot. So when you are out shopping for items of this kind, you cannot afford to neglect this fact either.

Also know that since carat will not equal how large a gem will actually be, a high carat does not mean a large gem. The carat and the measurement are two separate quantities. And it is vital that those quantities are not muddled by you.

Finally, make sure that the tool with which you are provided is certified by the GIA. They are the worldwide authority on gemstone carats and values, and they can be used to independently verify a merchant's wares. So take care that their seal of approval is present before you make any purchases from anyone.

To summarise, employing a diamond size chart is a question of awareness. This awareness should cover the distinction between carats and measurements, the correlation between expense and carat, and the essential approval of the GIA. And as long as the paragraphs above are heeded, then all these areas should be covered.




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