Diamonds are not just a beautiful gift for all time, but also an excellent investment of money, because their value is unshakable and completely undeniable. If you are going to purchase a diamond or a rough diamond, you need to know some nuances, according to which you should evaluate its authenticity and its true price. If it is not possible to invite a real expert appraiser, it is quite possible to carry out the initial inspection yourself. The main thing is to show attention and vigilance.
It is necessary
a stone for comparison, observation, a good eye
Instructions
Step 1
Pay attention to the weight of the stone. In the jewelry industry, it is traditionally measured in carats and points (these are smaller units of measurement). It is not very easy to determine the weight of a stone by eye, but if you have a sample whose weight is known, you can roughly match the stones in size. The same stones often have similar weights, although keep in mind that this is not necessary. In the process of processing, the diamond loses weight and it often happens that the larger stone is lighter than the smaller one. By the way, the value of diamonds is also not always determined solely by size. A perfectly cut stone can be much more expensive than a larger one, but worse than a cut one.
Step 2
The cut diamond can be of various shapes. Cutting is carried out according to different schemes and standards, but it is necessary to understand that a lot depends on the processing of the stone. A perfect diamond facet is shaped like a flattened pyramid on an inverted pyramid. This form of cutting was invented with the aim of the most attractive stone processing. It is with this cut that diamond facets sparkle in the sun best. Of course, brilliant cut is not the only type of treatment. Diamonds can also be rectangular, square, pear-shaped, and even heart-shaped.
Step 3
A defect such as scratches or stains can significantly reduce the price of a stone. It is not for nothing that one of the main properties of a diamond is its purity. If in a stone, even a very large one, there are inclusions or cloudy areas, its price drops very much. Pay attention to the color of the stone. Natural diamonds have a slightly yellowish tint; absolutely transparent stones are considered the standard. There are also diamonds that have a variety of colors: pink, blue or blue. In nature, this rarely happens, but still, if you are lucky enough to become the owner of a colored diamond, its price will be incredibly high. Sometimes jewelers artificially paint diamonds - this is considered perfectly acceptable. Of course, it should be borne in mind that the price of such stones cannot be compared with natural colored diamonds.
