Unique Engagement Rings

When you are shopping for an engagement ringmuch more valuable that white or bluish diamonds.
and jewelers start talking about "certified looseThe Appraisal
diamonds, "what does that mean? Essentially, itWhile the gemologist only assigns a grade to the
means that the diamonds have been examineddiamond, the appraiser uses this information in
and graded by professional gemologists workingaddition to some more subjective criteria in
under laboratory conditions, then are turned overdetermine the gem's monetary value. One of the
to independent appraisal firm at which a finalqualities that determines this is cut.
monetary value is determined. Ideally, thesePrincess Cut Diamonds
examinations and appraisals have been performedPrincess cut diamond engagement rings have
by firms that operate independently of abeen a popular choice for many years. This is an
particular diamond merchant or retailer foroval cut that is used to accentuate the diamond's
reasons that should be obvious. Read on and findfire and brilliance ?" in short, to make it sparkle.
out how these gems become certified loosePrincess cut diamonds have many facets to
diamonds.reflect the light and require a great deal of skill to
The Gemologist's Jobdo properly. Incidentally, despite the name you'll
A gemologist is someone who is typically trainedfind these cuts mounted on men's' diamond rings
and has a degree in geology, or rock science. Asas well as women's princess cut diamond
such, this person is quite knowledgeable aboutengagement rings.
minerals of all kinds.Emerald cut diamonds are quite different from
The job of the gemologist is not to place athose used in princess cut diamond engagement
monetary value or price on gems. It is to assign arings and other pieces. Emerald cut diamonds
grade. To do this, the gemologist must evaluate,accentuate clarity more than fire; they do not
measure and grade diamonds in objective terms,sparkle as brilliantly. One can however peer into
examining it for:the very depths of emerald cut diamonds. These
- Caratare actually more popular for mens diamond rings
- Claritythan princess cut diamonds.
- ColorWhen the mens diamond ring or women's
Carat is a unit of weight and mass, roughlyengagement ring is mounted with certified loose
equivalent to 0.2 grams. Clarity and color alsodiamonds, you are assured of maximum value.
determine the diamond's grade; a diamond withCertified loose diamonds come to the jeweler
visible flaws will receive a much lower grade thanwith a certificate of authenticity, which you have
one that is crystal clear, and some diamond colorsa right to examine when considering a jewelry
?" such as pink and purple ?" are exceedingly rare.purchase.
Some diamond colors such as pink and purple are