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PLANNING | Follow These Steps To Choose Your Perfect Diamond

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Choosing a diamond for a wedding or a loved one can be a huge deal. A diamond is often the most valuable and stunning piece you will ever wear and it is something which you will carry with you for the rest of your days. 

If you have never gone diamond shopping before, it can be a little daunting and there are a lot of different terms and features to consider. You’ll want to decide between cultured diamonds and natural, choose the colour and setting, and decide on the right cut for you. If you are still lost and need a handy bit of advice today, we have some helpful advice for you to follow so that you can get the most beautiful jewel for your big day this year. 

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1. Choose the Carat

A carat is a measurement of weight when it comes to precious items, and it stands to reason that the higher the carat, the higher the value and price will be. When you start searching for the ideal diamond, you need to think of a maximum budget you can afford, as well as a minimum carat you are willing to reduce to. The various stages of buying a diamond will include cutting the gem, and this will reduce the carat weight. Make sure you have a minimum weight in your mind which you are willing to go for when sourcing a diamond. 

2. Choose a shape 

The shape and cut of your diamond will likely depend on the ring you choose to set the diamond in. The most popular cuts for diamonds are round or square, and every different shape will create a different level of shine and sparkle due to the way the diamond reflects in the light. Make sure to choose a cut which you are happy with and if the first cutting isn’t quite what you wanted, you can ask for a second cutting to fix any issues. 

3. Choose cut quality 

As with any craft, the more you pay for a service, the higher likelihood you have of getting a good deal. When it comes to cutting your diamond, you need to choose a cut quality from the jeweller depending on the budget you have available. 

4. Choose a clarity 

The clarity of a diamond describes how clearly you can see through the crystal without coming across any scratches, impurities or imperfections. There are many grades of clarity for diamonds and the one you choose will very likely be dependant on the budget you have in your bank for the rock. Make sure to always choose clarity carefully to make sure that your diamond shines and shimmers to the max. 

5. Choose a colour 

The last thing to think about when choosing a diamond is the colour. There are many different varieties of diamonds which contain different colours and they all contain different impurities which cause these colour tints. Ideally, for a crystal clear diamond you will want to avoid any trace of yellow and get least colour you can. 

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Shafonne Myers is a certified wedding and event planner who longed for bridal inspiration that looked like her. She has created a website and magazine that brings bridal inspiration to plus size brides. She does speaking engagements educating the world about plus size brides and self confidence.
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