{"id":1770,"date":"2016-01-02T08:30:57","date_gmt":"2016-01-02T08:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adiamor.com\/blog\/?p=1770"},"modified":"2021-08-03T00:56:48","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T08:56:48","slug":"complete-diamond-ring-glossary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamor.com\/blog\/education\/complete-diamond-ring-glossary","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Ring Styles: The Complete Diamond Ring Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Reference this complete diamond ring glossary for a better understanding of engagement ring styles.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

You and your loved one are talking marriage, and that has you dreaming up the perfect engagement ring<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are more than a few engagement ring styles <\/span>to choose from<\/span><\/a>, and you want to find the one that suits you (or your loved one) best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious to know what\u2019s out there? Hoping to get the diamond ring lingo down before you start shopping for yourself, or your loved one?<\/span><\/p>\n

In any case, our diamond ring glossary has it all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s What You Need to Know About Engagement Ring Styles\u2026<\/h2>\n

Understanding Diamond Quality<\/h2>\n

The Four Cs<\/b><\/h3>\n

Created by the Gemological Institute of America, the four Cs are the four characteristics to consider when evaluating and purchasing a diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cut<\/b><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>cut<\/span><\/a> accounts for a diamond\u2019s proportion, symmetry, and polish.<\/span><\/p>\n

The diamond\u2019s cut affects its brilliance (the brightness of the white light reflections on the surface and inside), fire (the dispersion of the white light, registered to our eyes as flashes of color), and scintillation (the sparkles seen when it moves in the light).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Color<\/b><\/h3>\n

Diamonds come in a variety of <\/span>colors<\/span><\/a> \u2013 <\/span>white, blue, pink, <\/span><\/i>and even<\/span> yellow<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pure, or nearly pure, diamonds are colorless and have the highest color ratings. Diamonds with traces of yellow, gray, and brown are rated less highly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Diamond colors like blue, pink, and yellow, are graded on their own scale. Usually the more vibrant their natural tone, the more valuable the stone and the better the color rating. Since they\u2019re rare, these fancy diamonds can be even more valuable than the pure colorless diamonds with the highest color ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clarity<\/b><\/h4>\n

Diamonds are like snowflakes. Each one is different.<\/span><\/p>\n

Formed by extreme heat and pressure deep within the earth, they come with small imperfections on their inside (inclusions) and on their surface (blemishes).<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>clarity<\/span><\/a> assesses the extent to which these inclusions and blemishes are present.<\/span><\/p>\n

The more inclusions and\/or blemishes a diamond has, the less brilliantly it will shine. This is because these marks interfere with the light\u2019s pathways through the diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, though, a couple microscopic inclusions can make your diamond unique. It\u2019s all in the balance.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Carat<\/b><\/h4>\n

Most think of <\/span>carat<\/span><\/a> as size. But carat is technically a unit of weight. It’s the most common unit of weight that diamonds are measured and sold in. 1 carat equals 0.2 grams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the other 3 Cs, a diamond\u2019s carat rating is not always so proportional to its value. A larger diamond may have large inclusions and blemishes or a lackluster color grade. This can drive the price below a smaller diamond of top-notch clarity and color.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some more diamond terms that are useful to know…<\/b><\/h3>\n