How to Buy Loose Diamonds
Why buy loose diamonds? Buying loose
diamonds is a great way to save money and make sure
that you are getting exactly what you want.
Saving Money and Getting What You
Want
Appriasing loose diamonds is much easier
than appriasing a diamond that has already been set.
This is because it is difficult to see the entire
stone.
Several factors are considered when
appriasing a diamond. The most important of these
are weight (carats), clarity, color, and cut.
The 'cut' of a diamond refers to shape.
The angles and proportions of the diamond impact value.
The 'clarity' of a diamond refers to
the presence (or absence) of inclusions. These inclusions
are flaws in the diamond such as fractures or other
minerals. When you are purchasing a loose stone, and
can see the entire diamond, you have a better idea
of the diamond you're purchasing.
The 'color' of a diamond is in reference
to how close the diamond is to clear or white. Colorless,
or white, diamonds are considered to be the most valuable
and they are the metric against which all other diamonds
are judged. If you cannot afford to purchase a colorless
or nearly colorless diamond, you can enhance a less
expensive color grade by placing it into a complimentary
setting. A proper setting can make the less expensive
color grade unnoticable to the naked eye.
The weight of the diamond, expressed
in carats, is the single most important factor in
appriasing the worth of a stone. Because larger diamonds
are more rare, they are more valuable. Several smaller
diamonds with a combined weight of one carat will
generally be less valuable than a single carat diamond.
For more information on buying loose
diamonds in Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tempe, please
call our professionals at Vegas Pawn - (480) 990-8342.
