How does your diamond engagement ring platinum rate for quality?

Before you purchase diamond engagement ring platinum, be sure to have it looked at by a professional. White gold engagement rings vary in quality and value, and there may be information that you need to know before deciding which carat or cut to purchase.

You will find that there is a big difference between cheap white gold engagement rings and beautiful custom made diamond engagement ring platinum.

You can puchase radiant diamond engagement ring platinum at a low price, if you know what to look out for. This page will help you in your search for engraved white gold engagement rings, and other unique styles and cuts.

Diamond certification

The first rule of thumb when you buy diamond engagement ring platinum, or white gold engagement rings, is to check for diamond certification. There are set standards for diamonds that you should know about.

Educate yourself on the different types and ratings of diamond engagement ring platinum.

Gemological Institute of America (GIA)

• Shape cutting and style
• Measurements of dimensions in millimeters
• Weight to the nearest hundredth of a carat
• Depth and width relative to the diameter
• Appearance of the table and culet facet

Serving as the International Gem and Jewelry Industry’s highest credentials, the GIA also looks at the range of girdle thickness, grades of polish, clarity and color, symmetry, fluorescence, and other diamond characteristics.

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Clarity Plot

The clarity plot is determined by viewing gems and diamonds under a microscope. By doing this, the gemologist finds:

• Map of gem size
• Position of inclusions

American Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL)

Another excellent grading system is the AGSL, which utilizes a 0 to 10 scale to rank each diamond. A grade of 0 is the most rare and desired, and 10 is the least desirable.

Here is an idea of what details are looked at when ranking diamonds:

• Cut grade
• Color grade
• Clarity grade
• Carat weight

The AGSL will also comment on the shape and style of a diamond, providing a profile and a diagram. Depth, table percentage, plot and crown pavilions, all help to reveal any inclusion marks on the diamond.

Fluorescence

The fluorescence of a diamond is also taken into account when grading and assessing diamonds. Diamond fluorescence is scaled as the following:

• Inert
• Faint
• Medium
• Strong
• Very Strong

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