Diamonds are considered women’s best friends but buying a diamond is not an easy task. From purity to physical character, there is a lot more to a diamond than its glittering multi-dimensional design. Here are popular diamond myths that every diamond lover should know.
A bigger carat size means more sparkle
This is the biggest misconception; people believe that a bigger shiny diamond means a bigger carat size. In reality, if the cut is right, you can make a half-carat diamond sparkle more than a bigger carat diamond. Sparkle is obtained when a diamond reflects the most amount of light that a well-cut allows. So, don’t go for a bigger carat without understanding the cut.
Diamonds are not a wise investment
There are not many heirlooms that you can pass on to the next generations. Diamonds hold the memory value, the memories of accomplishments, celebrations, and stories of love and commitment for children and grandchildren. The legacy that a diamond has is its real investment value.
Buy colour D/E/F to get the most transparent diamond
Jewelers always push buyers to buy the colourless range from D/E/F to get the most transparent diamond. But if you research properly, you can find a near colourless range G-H. You may have to consider the size of the diamond and colour of your skin tone, but this will save you tons of money as D/E/F arethe most expensive.
A bigger diamond means a higher price tag
In reality, the heavier the diamond the costlier it is and this is not the same as the bigger the better. Sometimes a smaller diamond has a better cut and clarity than a bigger diamond making it more costly. Technically, a diamond has to pass several quality checks before its graded and priced; and size is just one of the parameters.
Lab-grown diamonds are fake ones
Both natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds are made of the same chemical composition – Carbon. The difference is natural process vs. lab simulated environment. Lab-grown diamond is a carbon atom exposed to a simulated environment of heat and pressure and doesn’t need millions of years to be created. Technically, they are not fake!
Diamond’s spark loses overtime
In reality, they don’t! A diamond goes through the most extreme conditions, extreme heat, and pressure to reach its eventual glory, how can it lose its spark? You just need to wash them with mild detergent and warm water to see them glowing for generations.
