The
monetary value of a diamond is not part of the
information offered by its certificate. EGL’s certificates are like a passport – they present
essential information about the diamond such as
the 4 Cs.
EGL’s diamond appraisals value
the diamond according to various market considerations.
These reliable and trustworthy appraisals are
the surest way of placing a monetary value on
your diamond.
Size doesn’t necessarily
count…
What color is the diamond? What inclusions does
it have? Does the shape suit you and the setting
you are considering for it? Does it catch the
light? What is the quality of the cut or polish?
Not only are these aspects equally important when
you want to choose a diamond that suits you, they
are also equally important when it comes to assessing
the worth of any diamond. Of course, a large stone
is appealing, but don’t let this factor turn your
attention away from the other important aspects.
Color – before your very
eyes!
You will enjoy looking at your diamond every day,
in natural conditions – not under the microscope.
So the color of the stone, which can be seen without the aid of any instrument, is one of the most important factors to
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consider together with good proportions, and is more important than inclusions (clarity) which are usually invisible to the naked eye.
Inscribing
your diamond
You’ve
bought your diamond, you’ve chosen the ideal setting
– now you want to make it truly your own. Inscribing
is an extremely popular way of personalizing a diamond
– offering the ultimate in a truly unique treasure.
An inscription carried out by EGL does not reduce the value of the diamond – on the
contrary, it is an original and imaginative way
of adding the perfect message to the one you love.
For more information about this exciting possibility,
see our page on laser inscription.
It’s all a matter
of personal taste
The
worth of a diamond should not be ignored, and the
quality of the stone, as outlined in the EGL certificate, is certainly an important factor. But
in your attempts to balance all the factors and
advice concerning diamonds, don’t forget the most
important point: do you like it? Does it suit you
and the jewelry for which it is intended? The diamond
you see with your own eyes is what counts – nobody
will be checking your diamond with a microscope
as you tread the red carpet! |