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How to buy small loose diamonds on a budget?

So you've been dreaming of owning a diamond for a while now. Maybe you want it for a special occasion or just want to make your entry into the captivating world of diamonds. But the high price of the rock is keeping you out of the game? There is a way out of this tricky situation - start small with a loose diamond. It will not burn a hole in your pocket but will still give you the bragging rights of a real diamond. But, it’s important to understand a couple of parameters that determine the quality and price of a loose diamond. So, here are some tips that will help you find your new favorite loose diamond under your budget

1. Color grades are not everything

A diamond's color is graded on a scale that starts with the letter D, the whitest shade, and then each subsequent letter depicts more yellowish shades. But this feature is not highly distinguishable to the naked eye. So, you don’t need to spend an extravagant amount on a D & E-colored diamond. Just see yourself after what shade the diamond starts to look yellow and choose the letter from the above color grades.


2. Cut down on the size

A diamond's color is graded on a scale that starts with the letter D, the whitest shade, and then each subsequent letter depicts more yellowish shades. But this feature is not highly distinguishable to the naked eye. So, you don’t need to spend an extravagant amount on a D & E-colored diamond. Just see yourself after what shade the diamond starts to look yellow and choose the letter from the above color grades.

3. Prongs are your diamond's best friend

Prongs hold the diamonds at the center of the rings. The job of the prongs is to keep the diamond secure, but in the case of budget diamond shopping, they can act as concealers of any blemishes or inclusion. Diamond inclusions are the non-diamond materials that get trapped during their formation process. This helps you make a good bargain for blemished or visible inclusion diamonds, which you can later fix with the prongs.

4. Mount the diamond on a white metal

Shopping for a diamond with a lower color grade can save you serious money. But what if you can increase the whiteness of your diamond? Yes, it’s very much possible. You can use non-reactive metals like platinum or white gold to make the surrounding design of your diamond jewelry. Your diamond will then reflect the light of these shiny metals and appear of higher color grade.

So apply these tips when you go hunting for that precious diamond of yours, and most importantly - enjoy the process. At Classic Grown Diamond, we have curated a wide collection of loose small diamonds, loose lab grown diamonds, loose manmade diamonds, loose solitaire diamonds & fancy shaped diamonds call us on +1 212 221 3667 or submit an enquiry at sales@classicgrowndiamonds.com today.

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