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Fremeau Jewelers is your diamond engagement rings destination. We carry an extensive selection of engagement and wedding rings. Our focus does not end there. We continue to uphold our traditions of integrity; we are able to carry a wonderful collection of fine jewelry. Stop by to view our amazing collection of certified diamonds.
When trying to purchase some loose diamonds, it can be quite daunting. The most popular diamonds in the world are white diamonds. They are produced by mines all over the world in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. With the rise in popularity of the colored diamonds the term White is misleading. A white diamond is considered to be totally colorless.
To rate diamonds, there are Color grading scales used by the internationally recognized laboratories (GIA & IGI for example). These rating scales range from D which is totally colorless to Z which is a pale yellow or brown color. Brown diamonds darker than K color are usually described using their letter grade, and a descriptive phrase, for example M Faint Brown. Diamonds with more depth of color than Z color fall into the fancy color diamond range. This is one way to compare diamonds when shopping.
One definitely constant is the traditional classic of a white diamonds. White diamonds contain a simple beauty. There are so many jewelry possibilities that include the use of white diamonds. There are necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings, and even toe rings and belly button rings. With the sheer beauty of diamonds, nothing is off limits.
Selecting diamond earrings is more than just picking some beautiful piece in the glass. Diamonds are expensive and knowledge is needed to make a wise purchase that will retain or even increase in value over time. Therefore, just knowing the color of a diamond is need.
The most constant classification is the "4 C's" of diamond classification, and they stand for cut, color, clarity, and carat.
The cut of the diamond has the only human aspect. Polishing a diamond and creating flat facets will draw out the hidden beauty of a raw diamond. To make the perfect cut, one will follow mathematical algorithms to have the perfect cut. When this is completed perfect, a diamond will out shine the sun.
The color follows the classification set forth by GIA and IGI. The color has its own scale ranging from D to Z. Diamonds appear white but often have tones of yellow or brown. The more these colors are apparent, the lower the quality and the lower the price of the diamond. It is most desirable to find a diamond that is close to the D rating. The price will go up when a loose diamond is closer to D as well.
Clarity will alter the grade of a diamond as well. All diamonds have imperfections. Nature rarely produces anything that is pure and that is why one of the reason synthetic diamonds are becoming so popular. Many of the man made diamonds are of a better quality than what can be found in nature. There are some cloudy spots in some diamonds, and these can often be hidden by a high quality cut. However, the clarity can be hidden, but depending where it is, it may not be hidden by the cut.
The carat of a diamond is the last of the 4cs. The carat is the weight of a diamond. The larger the diamond, the more it costs if the other 3 C's also fall in line. Jewelers must take into account the other 3 C's of classification because two diamonds of equal carat can have drastically different prices based on the cut, clarity, and color.
Come and see our outstanding collection of certified diamonds here at Fremeau Jewelers.
