Article fashion jewelry

Jewellery (spelled jewelry in American English) refers to ornamental devices worn by persons
typically made with gems and precious metals. Costume jewelry is made from less valuable materials. However
jewelry can and has been made out of almost every kind of material. Examples include bracelets
necklaces
rings
and earrings
as well as items like hair ornaments or body piercing jewelry. Jewelry
particularly when made with precious materials
is generally considered valuable and desirable. Some cultures have a practice of keeping large amounts of wealth stored in the form of jewelry. Jewelry can also be symbolic
as in the case of Christians wearing a crucifix in the form of jewelry
or
as is the case in many Western cultures
married people wearing a wedding ring. And what can symbolize love and
of course
the wedding ceremony more than a diamond?

Diamonds are graded by four characteristics: cut
carat (weight)
clarity
and color. All four of these properties determine how much a diamond is worth.

Cut - What is the proportion of the diamond? Round brilliant diamonds are commonly cut with 58 facets. The better proportioned these facets are on the diamond
the more light will be reflected back to the viewer's eye. This is extremely important. When cut properly
the diamond will sparkle more. Diamond cuts are measured by the table percentage
so always ask for it. Cut also refers to the shape such as: round
pear
and oval.

Carat - How big is the diamond? Larger diamonds often cost more per carat due to their size. There are 100 points to a carat. Hence a 50 point diamond is 1/2 a carat. (There are 5 carats to a gram.)

Clarity - How clear is the stone? Clarity ranges from flawless (perfect) to I (included). Here is a summary:

Color: Diamond colors generally range from D - X for white and yellow diamonds. D is the whitest. Around S they become "Fancy" yellow Diamonds. One can also find green
pink
red
blue and brown diamonds - though these are usually irradiated.

Diamonds are often treated. If you are concerned about getting true value for your money
know what you are getting. Be sure to read the fine print.

Diamonds with inclusions are sometimes filled with glass to make them appear clearer. An inclusion is an imperfection internal to the diamond. Filler can be damaged by heat
ultrasonic cleaning
and by re-tipping. The filling does not repair the inclusion
it just makes it less visible. They can be painted to offset a yellow tinge. The paint wears off rather quickly.

Finally
now that you have that precious stone
here are some tips as to how to take care of it. Diamonds are often thought to be unshatterable. Unfortunately
this is not the case. Diamonds are brittle: If you hit a diamond hard
they WILL crack or chip if mishandled. Don't wear your diamond when doing rough work.

Storage: Store diamonds separately. When stored with other jewelry
diamonds may scratch other jewelry (or each other).

Cleaning: The best method for cleaning is a jeweler's polishing cloth. Many jewelers will clean your diamond ring for free if you are making another purchase in the store.