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How to Assess Diamond Quality

Cut, color, clarity, and carat weight are four important factors to consider when assessing the quality of a diamond. How important are each of these factors and how do slight quality differences in any of these characteristics affect the value of a diamond? When shopping for a diamond, what should people do to ensure that the diamonds they are purchasing meet expected quality standards for cut, color, and clarity?



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by DavidWeisman
 Mar 19 '00 Have your diamond appraised
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by honest4u
 May 30 '07 Lots to Know, but Worth it in the End!
Diamond quality is so involved. Be patient, learn as much as you can, and the right diamond will come your way.... read full review 		Very Helpful
by lynn4
 Jan 01 '00 Diamond Buying Advice - Flourescence affects price and beauty!
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by TLCREDD
 Dec 22 '99 Get your money's worth!
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by djones
 Dec 30 '99 Educate yourself before shopping!
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by lynn4
 Dec 30 '99 Diamond Buying Advice - Moissanite is a great (and deceptive) diamond look alike
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by lynn4
 Dec 30 '99 Diamond Buying Advice - Who Certified Your Diamond?
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by chris_iam24120
 Jan 11 '00 How a Novice like me learned to buy a qulity diamond and not get ripped off with a little leg work and a lot of web research
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by tmgieger
 Dec 21 '99 Size doesn't matter...
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by santonucci
 Dec 30 '99 Diamond Shopper Beware!
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by jammma1
 Dec 25 '99 Some helpful hints on choosing a diamond
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by JohnChong
 May 08 '00 Smart Shopping - Don't Pay For What You Don't See!
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by crmjeb
 Jan 13 '00 are you sure
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by Delia100
 Jun 11 '00 Fancy doesn't mean Bad
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by Certified
 Feb 18 '00 Fancy, Bad color??
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