How a Diamond's Clarity affects the Sparkle of a Stone

With the brightness or radiance of a diamond being determined by its clarity the rule of thumb when making a diamond purchase, is to find a brilliant stone but not to buy something that looks like it could be a fake. Because cubic zirconium is flawless and can look very impressive its luster can be mistaken for an actual diamond, however with a small flaw in the diamond the genuine article can always be found when looking at real gems and those that have been manufactured in a lab.

As the color of a diamond will also vary from a brilliant white or clear stone to yellows and browns the color of a diamond is something that should also be considered when making a purchase. Although size and shape are relevant to the different costs associated with a diamond, it is the diamond clarity and color that influence the brightness of the stone and make it something that is desirable for a woman to want to wear. Being graded on a numeric and alphabetical scale the best diamonds are those at the beginning of the alphabet which have a low corresponding number assigned to them.

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