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International Diamond Center
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(727) 572-6323
3696 Ulmerton Rd.
Clearwater FL
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International Diamond Center
YOUR Diamond Specialists!
 Our missions is To Be The
Leading Jeweler Serving The Wants, Needs, And Desires Of Diamond Customers
With Quality, Value, And Integrity.
We are Your Leading Jeweler
serving the wants, needs and desires of diamond customers. We offer an
amazing selection of diamonds, remarkable designer lines and custom bridal
pieces not available elsewhere. Visit us today!
All IDC’s sale associates
are Certified Diamontologists trained by the Diamond Council of America
and most of them carry other credentials in gemology and specific diamond
training earned through courses offered by well recognized educational
associations.
Knowing that buying a diamond can be confusing; IDC’s sales associates
take the time to explain to you what makes one diamond worth more than
another and help you make an intelligent decision, formed by facts, mixed
with a little bit of emotion in a casual, friendly and fun atmosphere.
The IDC showrooms has an
extensive and competitive Diamond Bridal Department, where a selection of
hundreds of Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and European
Gemological Laboratory (EGL) graded loose diamonds can be instantly paired
with a platinum, yellow gold or white gold setting to create the perfect
union of diamond and mounting.
International Diamond Center
The 5 C's -
Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat Weight, Certification
Diamond Color
The color of a diamond has the second biggest impact on the price, after
carat weight. Did you know that diamonds come in pink, yellow, blue, green
and red as well as white?
When discussing the topic of color in diamonds, you need to differentiate
between “colorless” diamonds and “fancy color” diamonds.
Grading “colorless” diamonds involves deciding how closely a stone’s body
color approaches colorlessness. Most diamonds have at least a trace of
yellow or brown body color. The reason colorlessness is most highly valued
is that diamonds in these ranges act like prisms, separating white light
passing through it into a wide spectrum of colors. The more transparent
the diamond, the wider the spectrum of colors. Chemical “impurities” (such
as nitrogen boron) in the diamond will filter out some of the colors which
in turn reduce the “fire” effect when light bounces back out of the
diamond and into your eyes. Other than “fancy colors”, colorless diamonds
tend to be more valuable. Rare colors such as blue, pink, purple, or red
tend to be very expensive…and very beautiful.
If a diamond does not have enough color to be called fancy, then it is
graded in a scale of colors ranging from Colorless to Light Yellow, “D”
through “Z”. A diamond with a “D” color is considered to be colorless. If
the color is more intense than “Z”, it is considered fancy. A fancy yellow
diamond fetches a higher price than a light yellow diamond.
Most solitaire diamonds are graded "loose" which means umounted. They are
examined by trained professionals to differentiate diamonds with the
smallest traces of color. Once a diamond is mounted on a ring, even the
trained professional cannot always tell the difference between, say a “D”
color and an “E” or “F” color diamond!
Common Diamond Buying
Mistakes
BUYING A DIAMOND WITHOUT AN
IMPARTIAL INDEPENDENT GRADING REPORT.
Some jewelers, who grade
their own diamonds, consistently over-grade the quality of their diamonds.
In too many cases, what may seem to be a bargain, is actually over-priced.
Subtle differences in quality can mean a tremendous difference in value.
Wherever you buy your diamond insist on certification by an independent
laboratory. The grading report shows you all of the characteristics,
measurements, and disclosure of any treatments which enhance the
appearance. You should also get a mapping or “plotting” of the diamond to
show its internal characteristics. DON’T BUY ANY DIAMOND FROM ANY-ONE
WITHOUT GETTING AN INDEPENDENT IMPARTIAL LABORATORY GRADING REPORT.
WEARING A DIAMOND THAT IS
NOT INSURED.
Diamonds, even though they
are the hardest substance known to man, can chip or crack in normal use. A
sudden blow can chip or crack a diamond. Your diamond should be insured
against loss, theft, mysterious disappearance and breakage. Many
homeowners insurance policies do not offer this coverage. Ask your
insurance agent if the policy that they are offering owners all of these
possibilities.
BUYING A DIAMOND BASED ON ITS “PERFECTION” ONLY.
It’s important to choose a diamond that “makessense”based on what you can
see with your naked eye and what you can afford to spend. A diamond’s
value is determined by its rarity. Color, cut, clarity and carat weight
are the rarity factors. The highest grades in each of these categories are
the most rare and valuable and, of course, larger and higher carat weights
demand much higher prices. Your jeweler will give you expert guidance in
how to make an intelligent choice and select a diamond based on its
beauty, brilliance, quality and affordability.
CHOOSING A DIAMOND BASED ON ITS QUALITY GRADES ALONG WITHOUT CONSIDERING
THE WAY THE DIAMOND HAS BEEN CUT AND POLISHED.
You can choose a diamond with high quality grades, but if it has been cut
and polished improperly, it could be as dull and lifeless as apiece of
glass. A diamond that doesn’t sparkle is a bad choice. Your jeweler will
show you how to choose a diamond that will catch the light and release its
fire in a blaze of dazzling colors.
BUYING A DIAMOND FROM A JEWELER WHO DOESN’T TAKE THE TIME OR HAVE THE
KNOWLEDGE TO EXPLAIN AND SHOW YOU WHAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING AN
INTELLIGENT CHOICE.
Be sure to select a store where the employees are well versed and trained
in Diamontology. The proper qualifications have titles: Graduate
Gemologist, Certified Diamontologist and Registered Jeweler are some of
the titles that show a certain level of achievement in the study of
Diamontology.
BUYING YOUR DIAMOND FROM A JEWELER WHO DOESN’T CLEARLY SHOW YOU THE
DIAMOND UNDER THE PROPER CONDITIONS.
To enable you to clearly see subtle differences in a diamond’s color, cut
and clarity you must be able to see it magnified ten times. A small
magnifying glass is very difficult for the average person to use. Jewelers
have stereoscopic micro-scopes that they use to look at diamonds. Insist
that the jeweler shows you your selection under his stereoscopic
microscope. He should “plot”all of the tiny inclusions or markings hidden
inside the diamond. The microscope also makes the body color much more
visible and it’s easier to see whether or not the diamond has been
properly proportioned. The jeweler should also permanently, positively
register and identify the diamond using “plotting” or “meas-uring”and in
some cases a gem print machine, which takes a photograph of the
reflections of the diamond’s facet structure.
BUYING YOUR DIAMOND FROM A JEWELER WHO DOESN’T GIVE YOU A WRITTEN SERVICE
WARRANTY ALONG WITH A CLEAR WRITTEN GUARANTEE OF QUALITY.
Many jewelers supply you with a “pretty piece of paper” that looks like a
written warranty. However, read it carefully! Be sure it contains a clear
refund policy. Be sure it tells you exactly what services will be offered
free of charge in the future. Read the appraisal carefully and make sure
that it contains all of the proper details as to the quality of the
diamond that you have purchased.
THINKING YOU ARE GETTING AN UNBELIEVABLE BARGAIN
Many people shopping for a diamond in several stores come up with the
store that is offering them an “unbelievable bargain.” Diamonds have a
very clear cut market value at the wholesale level. No jeweler will ever
knowingly sell a diamond below that established level. In most cases you’d
just be getting a “cheaper” diamond at a lower price. And that’s not a
bargain!
GETTING A DIAMOND OF LARGER SIZE AND LOW QUALITY BECAUSE YOU CAN’T AFFORD
A BETTER ONE.
Your jeweler will help you establish an easy payment plan to help you
stretch your budget to afford a better diamond. You should consider
spending about 21/2times your monthly salary. Remember, a diamond
engagement ring is a symbol of love. She’ll have it for the rest of her
life and may even pass it along to your children and grandchildren. That’s
why quality is important when choosing your diamond. A simple, easy
payment plan can make your job of selecting the right diamond much easier.
BUYING YOUR ENGAGEMENT RING FROM A STORE THAT DOESN’T SPECIALIZE.
All jewelry stores sell diamond engagement rings. However, you will get
the best choices by shopping in stores that specialize in diamonds,
especially diamond engagement rings and wed-ding bands. You might have to
shop ten or twelve conventional jewelers just to see the selection that a
specialist can show you.
International Diamond Center
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for visiting International Diamond Center Clearwater FL
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