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The Truth About Diamond Jewelry

The large range of diamond jewelry often makes it very difficult for men to decide what type of jewelry to purchase for their loved ones. Diamonds symbolize love, commitment and friendship, which makes it hard to choose the right piece of jewelry from the large variety of Diamond rings, Diamond earrings, Diamond pendants, Diamond necklaces, Diamond bracelets and of course loose diamonds - which are always perfect since they can be set in any type of jewelry. Chances are, if you are buying a diamond jewelry for someone, you want your diamond to be special, durable, and most of all, authentic.

The availability and widespread use of diamond grading reports can, when properly understood, enable even those without professional skills to make valid comparisons between several stones, and thus make more informed buying decisions. As important s diamond grading reports can be, they can also be misused and lead to erroneous conclusions and costly mistakes.

Be sure the seller is willing to put the answers to the questions you ask, and any representations made about the gem or jewelry you are considering, in writing.

Colorless diamonds aren’t the only popular diamonds when it comes to diamond jewelry. Most diamonds weighting one carat or more are carefully evaluated prior to being set by a respected laboratory such as the GIA or the AGL, and are issued a diamond grading report. How the facet edges align with one another; whether or not the facets from one side of the diamond match corresponding facets on the opposite side; whether or not facets in the top portion of the diamond are properly aligned with corresponding ones in the bottom portion.

Jewelry with colored stones is not as tightly controlled internationally as the diamond supply. In most diamonds other than FL or IF, the presence of a minor flaw concealed under a prong will not affect the price significantly. While some might think that the goal in purchasing the perfect diamond is to find one that is virtually flawless — that is not always the case. Another reason is that the market is controlled by DeBeers, through its subsidiaries, DeBeers control sales of 85% of all diamonds from all over Africa, Russia, and elsewhere.

Caring for your Diamond Jewelry

Diamonds are durable, but they still require proper maintenance. Diamonds can get smudged, soiled and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural skin oils, put a film on diamonds and cut down their brilliance. Clean diamonds "glow" because the maximum amount of light can enter the stone and return in a fiery brilliance. It takes just a little care to keep them that way.

• Do not wear diamond jewelry, especially rings, when doing rough work. Even though diamond is one of the hardest materials in nature, it can still be chipped by a sharp, sudden blow.
• Chlorine can damage and discolor the mounting on your diamond jewelry. Keep your diamond away from chlorine bleach or other household chemicals. You should also remove your diamond jewelry before entering a chlorinated pool or hot tub.
• Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush to dislodge dust or dirt from under the setting.
• Avoid touching your clean diamond jewelry with your fingers. Handle them by its edges.

Thanks to Jeffrey Morgon for this article on Diamond Jewelry.