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Tips For Buying 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings
1Apr Mar 2008
If you are thinking about purchasing a pair of 18 karat white gold diamond earrings there are four things you need to consider – they are called the four C’s – Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat.
Cut – A diamond that’s been cut well will reflect light from the inside to the outside. The better the cut the more sparkle. A diamond that is cut poorly will have opaque facets.
Clarity – Is graded on how many flaws a diamond has that are visible to the naked eye. An SI 2 or Slightly Imperfect 2 is the lowest grade of diamonds that you generally want to invest in. That said there are other grades below it such as I1, I2, and I3 and for earrings sometimes the deals are so good that they are worth purchasing. That’s because with an earring it is more difficult to notice the quality since no once really gets that close.
Color – Diamonds are graded depending on how colorless it is. A grade of D through to F means it is colorless, the rarest and most expensive stones. A rating of G through to H will appear colorless once it is mounted and is more than adequate for your 18 karate white gold diamond earrings, and they are much more affordable.
Carat – This is the weight of the diamond and it is measured in milligrams. As the carat increases so does the value and thus the price is higher the larger the carat size. Of course, price isn’t just determined by carat size it’s a combination of the four c’s. One thing you need to understand when buying earrings. If a pair of earrings is marked 1 carat stud earrings that means each earring will be ½ carat so don’t get confused with this.
A simple guide when purchasing earrings if your style is casual and relaxed 1/4 to 1/2 carat is about a large as you’ll want. On the other hand, if you like the glamour and glitz ¾ to 1 carat will give you that bling.
You can get some great deals online whether you are shopping for 18 karat white gold diamond earrings or just a nice pair of diamond studs. Websites like DIAMOND STUDS OF AMERICA are just where you should go to find quality and great pricing. Now that you know what to watch for you’ll also be able to compare products that are of equal quality.
Don’t be fooled by prices that are unbelievably low. If it sounds too good to be true it most likely is. Let’s face it nothing is for free in this world. Always purchase from a reputable site, always compare items, and always know what you are buying.
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