Some Frequently
Asked
Questions About Diamond Selection
Q.) Does the cut of
the diamond have any effect on
the price?
A.) At FJR Jewelers we only sell the
finest cut of diamonds in our store so the price
does not change according to our different cut
selections
Q.) Do you have different mountings
available?
A.) We do have many different mountings
available for custom order. We mount standard
rings, earring and pendant mountings, and will
try to accommodate any special requests you may
have for us.
Q.) What kind of guarantee could I get -
What type of
guarantee do you offer?
A.) Since all diamonds are certified, the
guarantee is in the certification. If the
diamond is mounted in a ring, earrings, etc.,
and because we have no control over how it is
handled once it leaves our store, we highly
recommend that the item be insured through your
personal insurance company
Q.)
What’s a Certified
Diamond?
A.) A certified diamond is a
diamond that has been weighed, measured, color
graded and its cut determined at a
major
laboratory by
individuals trained only in diamonds. Many of
them hold degrees in appropriate areas. These
individuals grade and certify daily as a
profession.
Q.) What if I wanted to upgrade my
Diamond?
A.) If you purchase a diamond from FJR, you can
bring it back for an upgrade and receive a 100%
trade in value. We do not discount your
diamonds worth when you are upgrading with us
for jewelry.
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The Four C's of
Diamonds That Help
Determines Their Price
and
Sets Them Apart
Consumers and members
of the diamond industry are buying
and selling diamonds based on their light
performance and
these four C's:
Clarity
Describes the clearness
or purity of a diamond. This is determined by the
number, size, nature, and location of the internal
and external
(blemishes) imperfections.
Color
Describes the amount of color
the diamond contains. This can range from colorless
to yellow with slight tints of yellow, gray or
brown. Colors can also range from intense yellow to
brown, blue, green, pink and red. These fancy color are rare and therefore
more valuable.
Cut
Refers to the
proportions, finish, symmetry, and polish of the
diamond. These factors determine the fire and
brilliance of a diamond.
Well cut diamonds sell at a premium and poorly
cut diamonds sell at discounted prices.
With the advent of technology, the cut of the
diamond can be determined through the use of the
Dia-Mension system, a computerized system which
takes accurate measurements and proportions of a
diamond in seconds, in addition to the standard
millimeter gauge.
Carat
Weight
Is the unit of weight for the
diamond. A carat is further subdivided in 100
points ( 0.01 carat = l point ). One carat is equal
to 0.20 grams. Value per carat increases with carat
size, because larger rough diamonds occur less
frequently. In other words, 2 half-carat diamonds
taken together will not cost as much as 1 one-carat
diamond, as the one-carat stone is more rare.
For any questions regarding Diamonds please
give us a call:
(303) 233-0066
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