| Your mother will love any gift you give her, but | | | | Cut does not refer to the shape of the diamond, |
| there is no disputing that diamonds say love | | | | but rather to the quality of the way the stone |
| better than any other gem. Because these | | | | has been crafted. The cut of the diamond is |
| precious gems can be expensive and have more | | | | entirely determined by the diamond cutter, and |
| factors to consider in the purchase, a little | | | | the quality of that artful skill will determine the |
| pre-purchase preparation will make sure you | | | | beauty and value of the diamond. As you can |
| spend your money wisely. Make your choices | | | | imagine, this artistic factor can contribute |
| carefully and you will see why we have chosen | | | | significantly to the cost of the diamond. |
| diamonds as one of the best gifts for mother's | | | | The certificate is a factor recently added, but |
| day 2010. | | | | very important. Diamonds receive a certificate or |
| The factors to consider when purchasing a | | | | grading report, often issued by the Gemological |
| diamond are cut, carat, clarity, cost and | | | | Institute of America (GIA). This certificate is an |
| certificate. Diamonds are always measured in | | | | analysis of the quality of the stone and is proof |
| carats. A carat is a measure of weight. One carat | | | | of the diamond's attributes. The certificate is a |
| is the equals 1/5 of a gram and there are "100" | | | | precise grading of the diamond's weight, color and |
| points in a carat, so that a.50 or 50 "point" | | | | clarity. |
| diamond would be described as a half-carat. | | | | Shape is not one of the 4 C's of diamonds, but |
| The clarity of a diamond is just as it sounds. It is | | | | worth noting. Shape can change the perception of |
| a grade that results from inclusions, blemishes, | | | | size of the stone and can change the way light is |
| bubbles and other elements that become part of | | | | reflected. The basic diamond shapes are round, |
| the diamond as it forms. The stone's clarity grade | | | | princess, marquise, oval, pear, emerald, radiant, |
| refers to the visual impact of these | | | | heart and Asscher. An Asscher cut diamond is cut |
| characteristics or lack thereof, as viewed under | | | | in a stepped, square cut sometimes called a |
| 10X loupe magnification. The GIA clarity grading | | | | square emerald cut. |
| scale is used to describe inclusions found within | | | | Realizing that one small, but good quality diamond |
| the diamond. | | | | will sparkle brilliantly helps you realize that you |
| Diamonds come in all colors from pink to yellow | | | | need not purchase a large diamond or many |
| to brilliant white. The whiter the diamond is, the | | | | diamonds. A birthstone ring set with a small |
| greater its value. A colorless diamond allows more | | | | diamond or a pair of earrings with several tiny |
| light to pass through it and will consequently emit | | | | diamonds are some of the best gifts for Mother's |
| a greater amount of fire and brilliance. This | | | | Day 2010 and ones that will last a lifetime. And |
| diamond attribute contributes greatly to the cost | | | | since diamonds are the hardest natural mineral |
| of the diamond and so can be used to save | | | | known, they represent gifts that will be precious |
| money. Less than brilliant diamonds can be still be | | | | keepsakes and become heirlooms for future for |
| stunning and beautiful and colored diamonds can | | | | generations. |
| be some of the best gifts for Mother's Day 2010. | | | | |