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A good understanding of diamonds is necessary before you begin shopping. We've put the basics together here to help guide you. Learning about diamonds is really learning about the "four Cs" of diamonds - cut, clarity, color and carat weight. These are the criteria jewelers use when grading diamonds, and they're the ones you'll need to understand to find the right diamond for you.

Diamond & multi-color sapphire earrings
Rows of multi-colored Sapphires is magnificently showcased by rows of diamonds in these 14kt white gold earrings with omega backs. Earrings have approx .39 ctw diamonds, 1.59 ctw multi-color sapphires & measure 1/2 by 7/8 long.

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14k gold Diamond & Pink Tourmaline Earrings
Bezel-set Pink Tourmalines brilliantly come to life surrounded by Diamonds in these 14k gold earrings with omega backs. Approx 1.55 carats of Pink Tourmaline & .04 ctw diamonds.

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Cut is probably most important if you're on a budget. You can make up for low color (J to L) and clarity (SI - I1) if the stone is well-cut -- which, I am pleased to say, all Mondera stones are.

Many people favor so-called "Ideal cut" stones. These are beautiful stones, but it's ultimately a question of taste. Ideal cuts typically have more fire, but less brilliance, than the best non-Ideal stones. It all depends on what you like.

If you do want to buy an Ideal cut, buy one with an American Gem Society Diamond Quality Document (AGS DQD) with a cut grade of zero (highest rating). That way you know the stone is really "Ideal." Because if just one factor is off, you don't have an Ideal stone. If you are going to buy into the Ideal concept, go with it all the way.