How To Judge The Diamond In Your Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring

So you’ve found the vintage diamond engagement ring of your dreams. you love the look, and that you ware going to be wearing a ring that has a real history to it. But how do you know if the diamond in your ring is good…and if it warrants the price tag? Here’s how to judge the diamond in your vintage ring.

First, examine the cut. Many people think the cut of a diamond refers to its shape, but that is not so. The cut refers to how many facets it has and how they have been cut. Width a high quality cut, light will enter your vintage diamond engagement ring through the top of the stone and move downwards, where it reflects from one side to the other before bouncing back out and giving that sparkle diamonds are coveted for. Find out what cut the diamond is (a round brilliant, appear shaped, etc) and do some research on that cut to see how it is supposed to look, and if this diamond measures up.

Next, look at color. The color of a diamond refers to the shade, or how close to clear the diamond is. Diamonds that have a yellow tone to them are worth far, far less that a diamond that is almost completely colorless. Color is graded on a scale that goes from D, which is colorless, to Z, which means that the diamond has strong yellow tones. Your vintage diamond engagement ring should have information regarding the color grade of the diamond. If it has been rated anywhere between D to I, it is a good diamond as far as color goes.

Clarity is important too, so you want to take a good close look at your vintage diamond engagement ring with a loupe. All diamonds have inclusions, which are small flaws inside the diamond that make each one unique. These flaws are not a problem, as long as they can;t be seen with the naked eye. Also, make sure t ask if the diamond has been treated or enhance, which means it has either been filled because of cracks or has had  some inclusions masked.

Finally, the carat of your diamond. when you’re buying a vintage diamond engagement ring, the best way to go about it is to choose the lowest clarity and color rating that still looks good to the naked eye, and then buy the largest carat weight you can afford. This will ensure yo are getting the best diamond for your budget.