Guide to Jewelry - Buying the Perfect Piece| Hannoush NY

Diamonds come in all shapes and sizes. Picking the right one can be overwhelming unless you know exactly what to look for.

A key to knowing what you want is remembering the 4Cs of Diamonds— which is carat, color, cut, and clarity.

Carat is the diamond’s weight, color is graded from colorless to yellow, cut is how the diamond is fashioned to reflect light, and clarity determines any imperfections.

This knowledge will help when selecting diamonds because each gemstone has its own unique characteristics, setting the stone apart from the rest when set in earrings, a necklace, or a ring setting.

Finally, be sure to get a gemological certificate for the diamond, as this will provide information about the diamond in case something should happen to the jewelry.

Much like diamonds, gemstone jewelry can come in all shapes, sizes, and forms. Whether it’s trying to find the right type of gemstone or birthstone for an anniversary, or just because you want to give a gift to someone.

Be sure to ask if it is natural, synthetic, or imitation. This is important as it can impact the value and authenticity of the gemstone.

The 4Cs also applies here, because just like diamonds, other gemstones will vary in how it is evaluated.

Emeralds and rubies are different in color, but they can be similar when it comes to their cut and carat size. This can go a long way when it comes to selecting the perfect set of earrings, a necklace, or a ring.

Jewelry Buying Guide: How To Buy the Best Pieces

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