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The Gem Collection has all your certified diamonds. We amassed a selection of gemstones that cannot be beat. Come today to see why we have become Tallahassees best selection of diamonds.
You should never just look for a diamond with a certificate. A certificate isn't enough. You need to check the details on the certificate and understand the report. You need to know the 4 Cs. Also, get a certificate from a reliable laboratory such as Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Certain laboratories may even provide a value of the diamond. Be aware this is just an estimated or inflated value. You should also look to get your diamond appraised.
You should always look to buying a loose diamond. The main pricing of a diamond ring comes from the diamond. Therefore, you should look at the diamond by itself. You will find that separately the diamond and the setting will be cheaper. You can examine the diamond in its entirety as the setting would hide part of the diamond and perhaps its flaws. Also, a diamond ring may come with a setting you may not like. You can specify a specific setting if you buy a diamond.
You should also determine if your diamond is treated. Clarity in the diamond may be improved by filling up the cracks with molten glass. Laser can be used to burn a hole in the diamond to reach black blemishes. The color of a diamond may be also be improved or changed by high pressure-high temperature annealing and irradiation respectively. Ask the jeweler if the diamond has been treated. If it is not, then request for a certification of this fact. If you are on a budget and intent to buy treated diamonds, find out whether the jeweler provide any warrantee for the treated diamond.
You should also avoid buying a certified diamond because of its weight. A bigger but poorer quality diamond or a smaller but better quality diamond? A lighter stone with a better cut is worth more than a heavier but undercut stone. A diamond may weigh heavier because it may be cut to maximize its weight and size but it is not cut to its ideal proportion that would bring out its fire and brilliance. You should always look to purchase the diamond that will mean the most for you.
The facets on a diamond may not improve the value or quality. Nowadays you can find diamonds with over 70 facets being promoted as being better than 57 facet diamonds. This is not true. It is the diamond cut. The diamond facets must be cut with proportion and perfect symmetry. The diamond must be cut in such a way that light is refracted out through the top of the table which gives it the sparkle and brilliance and not through the pavilion and bottom. Many diamond shapes have less facets than the brilliant round diamond yet are as beautiful as the round diamond such as emerald and princess cut diamond.
See if our exquisite selection of diamonds is right for you here at the Gem Collection.
