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Take A Look At The Four C’s – Part 2
When embarking on a search for dream engagement rings, you can take a little time to do some research. There are four elements to choosing a diamond that you can benefit from getting acquainted with. These are colour, cut, carat and clarity. By educating yourself about what makes a high quality diamond you can ensure that you get the best value for your budget.
The carat of diamonds
Many people believe that carat refers to the size of diamonds, but they are not actually the same thing. You can sometimes find quite large diamonds with small carat weights. This can be due to the specific shape of the individual diamond. However, it is true that big diamonds tend to have a bigger carat weight and therefore a bigger price tag. This means that when choosing unique diamond engagement rings they can be more expensive than an equivalent with several smaller diamonds. This can be the case even when the carat weight is the same in total.
The clarity of diamonds
The clarity of a diamond is often connected with the cut. This relates to whether or not it is possible to observe natural flaws, spots or cracks in the diamond. There is a rating system in relation to the clarity of diamonds. This system can be of utility when deciding between diamonds that you may wish to purchase.
At Marlows we have a stunning range of diamond jewellery to choose from and we can help you to pick out beautiful engagement rings.
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