Some Basics On Blue Diamond Rings

Diamonds for a Blue Diamond Ring have been around for a long time and as they say, diamonds are forever. So what can be done to keep them fresh and appealing? Exclusivity is of course one way. These days a new trend catching up in diamond jewelry is that of buying colored diamonds. Diamonds come in different colors and hues due to the presence of lattice defects and also impurities. One such color is blue.

Like other diamond rings, you can buy your ring in various styles, settings and cuts. Wondering which cut to go for? The cuts that bring the best in colored diamonds are round brilliant cut, oval cut, princess cut and radiant cut. You can have your diamond ring in any cut, but since this is one diamond that has a high flaunt value, most people prefer their blue diamond ring in a prong setting as this setting exposes a major part of the stone.

There are several things one needs to keep in mind when buying a blue diamond ring. Like colorless diamonds, the 4Cs apply here also but with a little difference. While carat measurement for a colorless and a blue diamond will be same, the cut, clarity and color will be taken differently. The cut of a blue diamond should impart maximum possible brilliance to the stone and hide any flaws at the same time. Unlike white/colorless diamonds, clarity is not a deal breaker in case of colored diamonds, but it is important nonetheless. Purity and saturation of color is important for brilliance and fire.

Saturation is nothing but how rich the stone is, in this case, a blue diamond. A richer/ deeper color will increase the cost of your blue piece substantially. Also look for undertone. This can enhance or kill the stone. If an undertone makes the color more intense, it is a plus point and adds to the value but anything which decreases the vividness is a big no-no as it will decrease the value of the stone and consequently the attractiveness of your blue diamond ring. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, blue diamonds are even more so!

Getting engaged? Profess in style – with an exquisitely carved blue diamond ring, guaranteed to impress.