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| A good understanding of diamonds
is necessary before you begin shoppping. We've put the
basics together here to help guide you. Learning about
diamonds is really learning about the "four Cs"
of diamonds - Cut,
Clarity,
Color
and Carat.
These are the criteria jewelers use when grading diamonds,
and they're the ones you'll need to understand to find
the right diamond for you. |
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Cut is probably the most important,
and most challenging, of the four Cs to understand. The brilliance
of a diamond depends heavily on its cut. RK carries only
the better grades of diamond cut, to ensure that your jewelry
is as beautiful as possible. This guide will show you how to
select a diamond with the best cut that your budget allows.
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Most diamonds contain some
inner flaws, or inclusions, that occur during the formation
process. The visibility, number and size of these inclusions
determine what is called the clarity of a diamond. Diamonds
that are clear create more brilliance, and thus are more highly
prized, and priced. This guide shows you how to find the best
grade of clarity for you.
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Colorless diamonds are the
most desirable since they allow the most refraction of light
(sparkle). Off white diamonds absorb light, inhibiting brilliance.
To ensure that your RK jewelry is of the highest quality,
we've preselected our diamonds to eliminate those of lesser
color grades. Read on to understand how color affects a diamond
and how to choose the best grade for your budget.
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A carat is the unit of weight by
which a diamond is measured. Because large diamonds are found
less commonly than small diamonds, the price of a diamond rises
exponentionaly to its size. Read this guide to get a better
understanding of what a carat is and how it affects the appearance
of a diamond. |
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