Time it right
No one needs an excuse to wear a diamond – it’s perfect, everywhere, all the time. However, what better way can there be to add a little extra glitter to those special moments of your life? So when a bonus turns out to be more than you expected, or wedding bells are ringing (for you or a close friend) make it your reason to treat yourself to a shiny sparkler of the best kind!
After the 4 C’s
You know all about Colour, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight. But there’s more to buying diamonds than just that. Once your 4 C’s checklist is through, check for any diamond enhancements you may require – these include ways of treating the diamonds to heighten its radiance and enrich its colour.
Destination Next?
Ring or pendant? Necklace or earring? Where your diamond is headed determines everything – from the size you go in for to the cut that will work best for you.
Flying Solo or Going with the Group?
What’s your pick? A single large solitaire or cluster-set diamonds that will give you more bang for your buck? Budget is not always the only thing that will answer this question. Your personal preference or what you will use the stone for (e.g., your wedding band) will help you work out if it’s worth your while to set that bigger budget and opt for that bigger stone.
TLC for your rock
Once your diamond is home, it’s not happily ever after. If you want your diamond to shine by your side through the rest of your life, make sure you read up on how to care for your diamond well. Apart from home care, have it polished professionally once in a couple of years and re-set once in a decade to ensure that even as the years pass by, your diamond stays eternally young.
Now is as good a time as any! So get started on collecting your set of sparklers. Log on to CaratLane.com and add carats to every day!
