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 Buy
Safely!
The Importance of the
6Cs
1.
Certificate:
A Gemological Institute of America certificate offers the most thorough
analysis of a diamond and is called the Supreme Court of diamond grading.
You should get a G.I.A. certificate with the diamond you buy to ensure
its quality. The American Gemological Society (AGS) also provides
a diamond grading scale that is accepted by the trade. It is used
primarily to identify very fine, ideal cut diamonds. The European
Gem Lab (E.G.L.) is another reputable lab used by diamond professionals.
Their grading standards at times are slightly more liberal than the
G.I.A. They are recognized as the Superior Court of diamond grading. The
Anatomy of An Independent
Lab Report
2.
Carat Weight: A carat is equal to 200
milligrams or 0.007 ounces. The number of cuts made in a diamond
also relates to the carat weight and the cuts produce "points"
in the surface. There are 100 points in a 1-carat stone.
3.
Color: The G.I.A., A.G.S. & E.G.L.
grading scale is shown below.
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D
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E
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F
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G
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H
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I
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J
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K
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L
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M
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N
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O
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P
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Q
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R
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S
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T
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U
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V
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W
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X
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Y
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Z
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COLORLESS
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NEAR
COLORLESS
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FAINT
YELLOW
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VERY
LIGHT YELLOW
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LIGHT
YELLOW
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FANCY
YELLOW
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4.
Clarity: The degree and types of inclusions
visible under 10X magnification.
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FL
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V
V S1
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V
V S2
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V
S1
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V
S2
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S
I 1
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S
I 2
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I
1
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I
2
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I
3
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INTERNALLY
FLAWLESS
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VERY,
VERY AND VERY SLIGHT INCLUSIONS
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SLIGHTLY
IMPERFECT |
IMPERFECT
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5.
Cut & Shape: The proportions, polish,
angles and symmetry determine the cut. Shapes include: Round, Emerald,
Oval, Princess, Heart, Radiant, Marquise & Pear Shape.
 All
diamonds are hand cut. There is no such thing as a perfect diamond.
All diamonds should have 58 facets except an emerald shape which
has fewer facets. The most beautiful diamonds have table sizes that
range from 55% to 63%. The depth should be between 58.7% to 62.5%.
Stones cut with these proportions will increase the brilliance and
fire of your stone...To know more about the cut and how it effects
diamond prices contact one of our Diamond Consultants at:
1-800-322-0995
or e-mail us at bestprice@hadardiamonds.com
6.
Company: Buy your diamonds from a Company that is
well rooted in the industry with a track record of working in the client's
best interest. Make sure you're buying the right diamond at the right price.
With Hadar you are making a purchase from a Company where diamond cutters
are your source. We are members of the New York Diamond Dealers Club (NYDDC).
For
Customer Service call Toll Free1-800-322-0995
10601-G
Tierrasanta Blvd. Suite #3890 San Diego, CA 92124
Gerry Hauser of Hadar Diamond and
his associates have been serving the diamond needs of Ruff Times subscribers
since 1977.
"On behalf of Howard
and our entire Target staff, I want to thank you for the efforts expended
by your organization in maintaining a high level of service to our
family of Ruff Times subscribers".
R. Kent Tipton, President,
TARGET, INC. - September 3, 1981
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