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If you ask ten people about what comes to their mind first when they hear the words solitaire jewelry, chances are that nine out of them will say that they first think of a ring. Amidst all the clutter that exists in the jewelry world, a solitaire diamond ring has made a unique place for itself. A single piece of solitaire jewellery has the power to elevate the look of any outfit. Such is the sparkle of this single piece of diamond. Melorra has put together a guide to buying solitaire! Read on…
Melorra’s guide to buying solitaire jewellery?
Before getting into the guide of buying a piece of solitaire jewellery, it is important to understand what it is. A lot of people are often confused about what a solitaire exactly is and how it is different from a single gemstone or diamond. The word solitaire is most often used to refer to ornaments that are set with just a single diamond and do not have any side stone. Gold rings for women that have only one diamond is a classic example of solitaire jewelry. However, the options are not limited to just rings when it comes to investing in a piece of solitaire jewellery. Solitaire earring designs that have a single diamond hanging from a chain is also from the same family. Now that we have a basic understanding of solitaire jewellery, let us have a look at the things that need to be kept in mind while shopping for them.
Melorra recommends these 4 Cs to be kept in mind while shopping for solitaire:
1. Cut
The reason why something as simple as the cut is important while buying solitaire jewellery is that it has a direct effect on the price you will be paying for it. A cut is in fact the most important factor that you need to consider while shopping for this. The cut is a direct indicator of the reflective quality and the brilliance of the diamond. There are multiple cuts available in a diamond, like, emerald, oval, round, trillion, princess, cushion and marquise to name a few. The better the cut, the brighter the look of the diamond. Each cut makes the diamond look significantly different from each other. Make sure you have a look at the different cuts and see which you like the best for yourself.
2. Color
A diamond is available in various hues, right from being colorless to light yellow to even brown. The rarest and most desirable of the lot are colorless diamonds and hence are even the most expensive ones that you will find in the market. The more colorless your solitaire is, the higher it is in value. Depending on your budget and the purpose for which you are buying the solitaire, you can have a look at the different colors or opt for a colorless one if that suits your requirements.
3. Clarity
Diamonds, in general, are known to come with some natural imperfections in them. The imperfections inside the diamond are known as inclusions and the ones outside are known as blemishes. The imperfections on a diamond directly affect the clarity. These imperfections are often not visible to the naked eye and have to look at through a magnifying glass. Before you select a solitaire for yourself, check for one that is high on clarity or low on imperfections.
4. Carat Weight
This basically indicates the weight of the solitaire that is measured in metric carats. One carat is equal to 1/5 gram which is then further divided into 100 points. The carat does not have any effect on the beauty of the diamond but it greatly affects the value and the price that you will be paying for it. Weigh out your options before selecting one.
This above guide should give you a strong foundation about the things you should keep a lookout for while investing in solitaire jewellery. It will help you make better decisions, not get cheated and make sure you are getting the best value for the money you are investing.
