All about Diamond

The great brilliance, shining beauty and the striking effect of diamond is all set to left your heart throbbing. There are many gemstones available in the market like ruby, emerald, sapphire, amethyst, turquoise, pearl and so on, but the splendid beauty of diamond is truly magnificent. Diamonds are a mineral, a natural crystalline substance, the transparent form of pure carbon or nearly pure carbon. Diamonds have extraordinary qualities. Diamonds have a broad color range, high refraction, high dispersion of fire, very low reactivity to chemicals, rarity, and of course, extreme hardness and durability. Diamonds are known as the "king of gems" they glitter, dazzle, and symbolize purity and strength.

In general, diamond comes in less cheap cost that we can afford. Before purchasing diamond, you should properly know on some specification and other information about diamond. By knowing and having an adequate enough article, you will not get the wrong diamond and it will not lead you to another big mess. In case of those problems above, there are several tips in choosing the best quality of diamonds that nay help you in deciding the best diamond for your needs.

A diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and much strength. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that diamonds are four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum - Sapphires and Rubies.

The first things you should properly know when you are looking for diamond are the color of the diamond itself. It is clear enough that diamond have no color. However, if we look carefully, there are diamonds that have a little yellow or brown color. The higher quality it has, these diamonds will have no color and the price will be higher too.

The second criteria of best quality of diamond are clarity. Clarity is determined by the number, type, color, size, placement and type of inclusions. Inclusion is a process of formation that occurs naturally in some minerals in the bottom of the earth, or more commonly known by the term "natural fingerprint". The process of inclusion is caused most mineral or natural resources on this earth have imperfections. However a certified diamond will have good quality and higher price. Since the structural clarity was recorded on the certificate and serve as information to identify the quality of stones.

Instead of those criteria above, you also need to consider the cut of the diamond that you purchase. Diamond pieces not only refer to the shape and number of respects, but it is about the quality of these pieces. A good piece of diamond can reflect the light back out and it shows the true beauty of the diamond. The last criterion is carat. Diamonds are sold by weight measured in units of carat. Since diamonds are very precious stone, the measurement is done with careful, precise and accurate. Prices will increase as the size of diamonds that possess.