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Put Some Extra Sparkle In The Season
By: Wendy Mitchell , Posted On: 2008-01-27

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For many, there are few b

tter ways to express the love f

lt throughout the year than with a g

ft of diamond jewelry. When you g

ve a diamond, they say, you g

ve a piece of forever. To h

lp, consider these key pieces to the d

amond buying puzzle:

Know Your 4Cs

The 4Cs are the C

t, Color, Clarity and Carat weight of a d

amond. The combination of these four f

ctors determines the beauty, as well as the pr

ce, of a diamond.

• Cut refers to how w

ll the diamond cutter did his or her j

b. A diamond that is cut w

ll will sparkle with an amazing f

re and brilliance.

• Color actually means l

ck of color. In white diamonds, the

ltimate and most rare is actually a c

lorless stone.

• Clarity refers to the t

ny inclusions or birthmarks that appeared w

thin the diamond when it was f

rmed millions of years ago.

• Carat w

ight is the best known of the 4Cs and is the w

ight of the diamond.

Consider Style

Today, jewelry has b

come a way to express personal styl

. So before you start to sh

p, stop to think about whom you are b

ying the diamond for. Is her styl

understated and refined? A diamond cl

ssic such as a solitaire necklace w

uld be a great fit. Is she f

minine and girly? Think about pieces w

th soft touches such as delicate d

ngling earrings.

You can also look to the red c

rpet and runway for inspiration. The tr

nd is toward big dimond cuff br

celets, as well as traditional line or t

nnis bracelets stacked on the arm. Oth

r major fashion ideas include layered n

cklaces and bold right-hand rings. Gifts th

t will appeal to her sentimental s

de include Journey diamond jewelry, which r

presents how your love has grown

ver time. The always popular Three St

ne diamond necklace or ring symbolizes y

ur past, present and future together.

Find A Gr

at Source

No matter what kind of d

amond jewelry you decide to get, buy it fr

m a reputable jeweler who can w

lk you through the selection process. A kn

wledgeable jeweler will show you a r

nge of pieces and help educate you on all

spects of diamond buying.

Classic diamond stud

arrings are a bright idea for g

ft-givers.

The article Put Some Extra Sparkle In The Season was Submitted by Wendy Mitchell through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: If you do not lready have a jeweler you are cmfortable with, you can visit www.adiamondisforever.com for nformation on finding a jeweler as wll as on diamond buying in gneral.

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