“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in a diamond.” -Mae West Have you always wanted to invest in some loose diamonds but never knew where to begin? Here are some tips on what to look for when buying diamonds.

GIA Certification

The Gemological Institute of America provides certification for genuineness and quality. There are many advantages to this as GIA also provides a full report on everything you would ever need to know about a diamond from carat weight to clarity and everything in between. Apart from the usual details, here are some of the things that you should look for in a GIA report.

Fracture Filling

Fracture Filling improves the appearance of low-clarity diamonds by applying refractive materials like epoxy to fill into the fractures on a diamond. The material adds very little to no weight to the stone and has a refractive index that closely matches that of diamonds. Moreover, it is very hard to detect. Avoid buying fracture filled diamonds at all costs. GIA refuses to certify any fracture filled diamond as genuine.

 Made-up Clarity Grades

Some companies make up certain clarity grades to improve the sales of their diamonds. For instance, they might sell an I1-grade diamond as and SI3-grade stone. SI3 is not a real grade and might fool people into thinking that an I (Included) diamond is a SI (Slightly Included) diamond. Stay wary of such fraudulent practices while shopping for loose diamonds.

Learn about the 4Cs

Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight – the four most important aspects of a diamond's worth. Developed by the GIA, the 4Cs method of assessing diamonds is now a universally accepted standard. This provides the opportunity for customers to be aware of what they are purchasing. Keeping in mind these things and with the proper research, you should be able to make educated purchases. Buy high quality GIA-certified loose diamonds from Van Scoy Diamonds at the most approachable prices. If you're in Greensboro, North Carolina, pay a visit to the Van Scoy Diamonds jewelry store on West Wendover Avenue. Expert jewelers are always available at the premises, in case you need some critical advice. You can choose from a large selection of loose diamonds and rings designed by experienced designers who've been in the industry for over 50 years. You also get six month interest free layaway on every purchase. Additionally people from High Point, Jamestown, Asheboro, Lexington, Winston Salem, Burlington, Summerfield, Oak Ridge, Kernersville and Reidsville, NC will also find the most reasonable prices at the store. For more information visit  - Van Scoy Diamonds   Save