Diamond Buying Guide

 To avoid wondering what questions to ask when shopping for an engagement ring, and to make sure you’re buying the right diamond for your partner, we recommend reading the diamond buying guide below to learn some essential diamond knowledge.
 
  • 1. carat
  • Carat is the term used for modern diamond weight. One carat contains one thousand cents, and one cent is equal to 0.01 carat.

    Never compare carat weight to size, as the cut and shape of the diamond also change the carat weight.
 
  • 2. Color
  • Diamond color is based on GIA standards, including D to Z grades. Grade D is the most colorless, the most sought after and the most expensive.
 
  • 3. Clarity
  • The size of inclusions and imperfections determine a diamond's clarity grade. Clarity grades range from flawless (FL) to slightly included 2 (SI2). Pick up a diamond and look closely at it with the naked eye. If you can't see inclusions, it's usually VS2 or higher.
 
  • 4. Cut
  • As the only unnatural feature, if mistakes and poor workmanship occur, the cut will be bad. The cut determines how well a diamond scatters light and is the biggest factor in its overall appearance and sparkle.
 
  • 5. Certificate
  • Also called a diamond grading report, diamond file, diamond quality document, etc. The certificate is issued by a gemological expert who evaluates the characteristics, value, type, etc. of the diamond and states this on the certificate.