 
Diamond Jewelry Trends
A recent trend has
sprung from the catchy slogan “Your left hand lives for love. Your right
hand lives for the moment.” Jewelry has become more popular among women
who are happy being carefree, single and independent. So there’s your
fashion tip of the day single ladies, if you’re single and proud
there’s no better way to show it off than by buying yourself a diamond
ring and wearing it on your right hand.
For those not interested in
expressing their individuality with right hand rings, another trend has been
the resurgence of four leaf clover themed jewelry. As the centuries old Irish
symbol of luck, faith, hope, and love, this symbol is now getting a new
beginning in the world of Diamond jewelry from such superstars as Heidi Klum
and Carl Blackburn.
According to Carl Blackburn, the go-to guy for
diamond jewelry in Beverly Hills, there are two big trends within the wedding
ring circles. The first is a growing popularity in antique cut diamonds and
second, that bigger is better with wedding rings. With more and more
celebrities buying the biggest diamonds around, more ladies are looking for
bigger as well.
What to Look For With Diamonds
When grading
diamonds, there are several different things you need to look at. Each area is
important in deciding the quality of the diamond. Remember, a diamond is an
investment, but there are certain areas that will make your diamond a good
investment. If you follow the right guidelines, you’ll find your jewelry
to be one of the best purchases you’ll have and something that will only
go up in value.
The 5Cs of Diamonds
The 5Cs of diamonds
are based on the size of the diamond (how many carats), the color of the
diamond, the clarity, cut and the cost of the diamond. When choosing a diamond,
you want to look at each of these different areas as each contributes to the
value of the diamond, and how much you pay.
Another important aspect is
the shape of the diamond. However, the only true way to inspect a diamond is
upside down. If it is already set in gold, there is no easy way to tell. The
various shapes of the diamond are round, emerald, heart, marquise, oval, pear
and princess cuts. Each shape will give the diamond more or less of a prism
effect which allows you to see the color. Keep in mind as well, that there are
‘classic’ cuts, and ‘vogue’ cuts, which basically means
cuts that are currently in fashion. Classic cuts are timeless, and don’t
go out of date. Vogue cuts do.
Effective diamond grading helps you to
buy a diamond, sell a diamond and will accurately show and describe to you the
differences between diamonds. Make sure when you are purchasing your diamond
that you shop around. Different places will offer different prices, but most
diamonds are marked up 100%. If you don’t know how to tell the difference
between the various types and styles of diamonds, it would be a good idea to
contract a professional to do the services for you.
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