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How To Choose Your Diamond

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At Diamonds on Fifth we make it our mission to fully equip you with the knowledge you need to make an educated purchase. A basic understanding of the 4 C’s cut, color, clarity and carat weight-of diamonds, will enhance your buying experience and ensure that you’ll be ready to choose the diamond that’s right for you.

The cut of a diamond, which is its angles, shapes and proportions, has an important impact on the sparkle and brilliance of a diamond. Although a diamond may have perfect color and clarity, a poor cut can make a diamond look dull, while an expertly cut diamond will optimize the natural radiance of a diamond. Diamonds on Fifth carries only the highest grades of diamond cut, to ensure the most sparkle. Learn how to select the right diamond cut with the most brilliance for your budget.

Diamonds are judged by their color or lack thereof. Diamonds with very little color are highly prized and priced accordingly. Even a little color can diminish the brilliance of a diamond. To help you choose the most brilliant diamond, Diamonds on Fifth offers diamonds with only the highest grades of color. Learn how to select a colorless or near colorless diamond to ensure the most brilliance for your budget.

The “carat” is a unit of measurement used to weigh diamonds. Since larger diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond value tends to rise exponentially with carat weight. Although a higher carat weight may increase its rarity and value, the cut, color and clarity of the diamond greatly influences the price. Small diamonds can be more expensive than larger stones if the other 3 C’s rate highly.
Diamonds with few flaws or inclusions are very rare and highly valued. Clarity is graded based on the number, location, size and type of the inclusions found in a diamond. Diamonds on Fifth offers some of the clearest diamonds available. Learn how to choose the right grade of clarity for your diamond.



Prior to finalizing the purchase of a diamond, be sure to review a copy of its grading report. Since there are no laws regulating how diamonds are graded, the certificate is proof that the diamond has undergone an unbiased, professional assessment. Be aware that there are differences among grading companies and laboratories. Diamonds purchased from Diamonds on Fifth are certified primarily through GIA, IGI or EGL. Learn how to understand diamond certificates.

Even though diamonds are the hardest substance known to man, they are not indestructible, and require care. Learn how to keep your diamond sparkling, and set securely in your ring.








Buying a diamond may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Consider size, shape, quality and your budget as you plan your diamond purchase. We at Diamonds on Fifth recommend that you do not commit yourself to a dollar amount before familiarizing yourself with all the options.

Is it safe to mail a diamond? Can I view the diamond in person? We at Diamonds on Fifth have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you find answers which will put your mind at ease.



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