The decision to buy a diamond engagement ring is quite a significant choice in life. Not only are you supposed to choose something gorgeous and jewelry-like, you are also supposed to choose something that will last forever and mark your love. Free Chérie Diamonds is convinced that knowledge is power to confidence. This is why we came up with this complete guide to make you comprehend the 4 Cs of purchasing a diamond ring such as Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat.

As you hunt a traditional mined diamond, and even when checking out lab-grown engagement-rings, you need to be able to master these four elements and you are bound to find a ring that will describe your love story.

1. Cut: The Sparkle Factor

The 4 Cs have actually been ranked differently with most of the people ranking the cut of a diamond to be the most essential of the 4 Cs since it is what determines the level of how a diamond shines out. The shape (round, oval, emerald) does not matter, but the way that the facets of the diamond interact with the light.

The diamond is well cut and this makes the light bounce through the diamond facet to another with a maximum brilliance and fire.

The most sparkling cut of diamond is a round brilliant cut which is designed to allow the maximum performance of light.

Even a high carat colorless diamond can be dull once it's wrongly cut. At Free ChérieDiamonds, we advise that you put a premium on grade cut when selecting your stone so that you can have that inexplicable shine.

2. Color: Which is the nicest Color of Diamond?

Color in the diamond is the degree by which a diamond is devoid of coloration. The GIA grading system includes D (the colorless), to Z (observable yellow or brown mark).

Which is the most beautiful diamond color? Ideally, D, E or F grade will be colorless and provide top brilliance.

But G-H graded diamonds remain near-colorless and still provide an out-of-this-world appearance at an acceptable cost.

The selection can be of your choice, depending on the shape of the diamond, the metal that is setting the diamond, or you can just like it. Take the example of the lower color grade that will appear whiter with the help of a warmer yellow/rose gold band.

3. Transparency: Eye-Clean or flawless?

Clarity of the diamonds is a reference to the lack of internal inclusions and other marks on the surface. The grades of diamonds are given as- Flawless (FL) to Included(I1, I2, I3).

The majority of flaws are microscopic and they will never alter the visual look of a diamond using the naked eye.

VS1 or VS2 clarity grade is usually the sweet spot, pretty clean looking but not as expensive as Internally Flawless stones.

Typically, lab grown diamonds have less inclusions as compared to mined ones; hence, they are an excellent option in case you desire to have a high clarity at an affordable price.

4. Carat: Size/ Weight

Carat weight: It is a measurement of the physical weight of the diamond that does not reflect on its visual size. The weight one carat diamond has in grams is 0.2g because one carat weighs 0.2 grams.

The larger carat of the diamond is more pricey yet well cut, a small sized diamond may appear more luminous that a bad cut large sized one.

The price increases exponentially regarding the carat weight as well, i.e., a 2.0-carat diamond might be even more expensive than a 1.0-carat one.

Tip: To get the best value you might want to look at a carat weight just less than the whole number (eg. 0.90 ct vs. 1.00 ct) so you do not sacrifice visible size.

The 4 Cs and More: Selecting the Appropriate Metal

The setting is like the stage with the diamond as the star. The kind of metal that you have can enhance the color of the diamond, and it influences the overall attractiveness of the diamond.

Platinum: It is a rather strong, hypoallergenic metal, which brightens the colorless diamonds.

White Gold: A hot, every day selection, bearing a similar appearance to platinum and yet more affordable.

Yellow Gold: Eternal and romantic mostly with color warmer diamonds.

Rose Gold: not only modern and cool, it has a gentle blush effect, ideal to the one wanting something modern and feminine.

The metal will be the most complementary ever with your partner in terms of choice and the skin tone.

The Emergence of the Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings

Due to concerns on sustainability and ethics grabbing the center stage with regards to contemporary shopping, numerous couples are turning towards lab-grown diamond engagement rings. These are not only physically, chemically and optically the same as the mined diamonds, but they do come with significant advantages:

Cruelty Free: Non-destructive materials are produced by creating and maintaining controlled environments free of degradation or violation of human rights.

Budget: Can save 20-40 % of the cost in comparison with products of the same quality but which are mined.

Environment friendly: The low carbon footprint and lack of intensive mining.

Free Chérie Diamonds has the pleasure of presenting the most beautiful selection of ethically-sourced diamond engagement rings, and extravagant lab-grown diamond rings, the considerate couple will cherish!

Ring Size: How to Find Your Fit

The dream diamond ring must have the right size. Tight is uncomfortable and loose is hazardous. In case you do not exactly know the size, attempt:

Stealing a ring that the person you are into is wearing on the right finger.

Questions to friends or relatives

Either through a printable ring sizer or by taking assistance of a local jeweler.

And keep in mind, most engagement rings are resizing at no charge, so you would not have to worry too much about a bit of inaccuracy.

Budgeting Smartly

There is one stereotype which says that the more expensive the ring, the better it is. Not true.

Look at what is important to your partner the most; sparkle, design or stone size.

You can think of lab-grown diamonds because they are of superior quality and size at a cheaper price.

Get smart in your shopping by making choices that are either a compromise of the 4 Cs with what is important to you as an individual.

At Free Chérie Diamonds we live by the concept that beauty must not be compromised. Your budget is either high search or low key, however, we assist you in coming up with a meaningful piece which will last forever.

Custom Design It

Custom design is the way to go in case a 100 percent unique item is what you seek. Our master craftsmen are able to assist you:

Depending on the 4 Cs, select the diamond of your preference.

Use family heirlooms of stone or imagery.

Design something unique that indicates your love story.

Custom rings have gained a lot of popularity especially among couples seeking diamond engagement rings that would have unique style and come with personal meaning.

Your Ethical Brilliance Experts, Trust Free Chérie Diamond

Selecting the best diamond engagement ring may be daunting, however, when in the knowledge of choosing a diamond ring of the 4 Cs, you can be sure of your choice.

At Free Chérie Diamonds, we sell high-quality ethically-sourced and lab-grown or natural elements, dream mines as each of our diamonds is carefully selected to be of high quality and shining. Our personalized service and self explanatory information enables you to find a ring which does not only look beautiful; it is a memorable one too.