Diamond Jewelry: Eternal Beauty

There's nothing like a diamond for adding sparkle into your life.

Whether it's a diamond engagement ring, a diamond ring for any reason, or a diamond necklace, all of these pieces of jewelry make a real impact when they contain diamonds.

But now the hard question. How do you chose a diamond? And what is the best way to buy diamond jewelry.

The first thing to consider is whether you want to buy a natural or a synthetic diamond. A natural diamond is, as he name implies, natural, in that it has been mined from the earth. A synthetic diamond is one that has been produced in a laboratory.

Natural diamonds are far more expensive than laboratory-produced diamonds. This is due to the cost of mining them, shipping and cutting. So if budget is a real concern, then it might be a good idea to stay away from natural diamonds.

However, if the diamond is for something extremely special such as an engagement ring, it might be better to handle the expense. A woman might not feel particularly flattered when she finds that her engagement ring contains a fake diamond.

A way around this problem is to buy a small real diamond, rather than a larger synthetic.

Not that there is anything wrong with synthetic diamonds. The quality and look of synthetic diamonds has never been better. Particularly noteworthy is moissanite. This a very bright synthetic diamond, which many people love precisely because of the extreme brightness.

Some people say it is too bright, but it's all a matter of taste. Synthetic diamonds may be good for the larger pieces of jewelry, when the cost of natural diamonds may well be prohibitive.

The next thing to consider is color. Many people don't know that diamonds are available in many colors other than the standard textbook "white". Other diamond colors include pink, yellow and green.

Pink diamonds are expensive, and along with the other colors have become popular recently. A colored diamond can really attract attention but without being gaudy.

And when it comes to buying, look no further than the internet. Jewelry bought online can be much less expensive than jewelry bought in a traditional store. This is because online jewelers have far fewer overheads, such as the cost of a prime retail location, and can pass these savings on to the customers.

The best online jewelers will supply a diamond report, which gives all the scientific details about the diamond. They also offer a full money-back guarantee, which gives you the opportunity to have the diamond checked by a professional gemologist.

By: Hazel Smith