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1 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold
SKU: 100209
Retail Price: $2,243.75
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An all time classic earring. This diamond hoop earring features round brilliant cut diamonds on the front side of the earring. Utilizes a common prong setting for the diamonds but this design shows up like a channel setting. This hoop earring features a locking mechanism with the post.
| Gold Karat | 14K White Gold | | Diamond Total Weight | 1 Carat | | Stone Type | Natural Diamond | | GIA Color | I/J | | GIA Clarity | SI2/I1 |
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| FL, IF |
Flawless, Internally Flawless: No internal or external flaws. Internally Flawless: No internal flaws. Very rare and beautiful diamonds. |
VVS1,
VVS2 |
Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification. An excellent quality diamond. |
VS1,
VS2 |
Very Slightly Included: Inclusions are not typically visible to the unaided eye. Less expensive than the VVS1 or VVS2 grades. |
SI1,
SI2 |
Slightly Included: Inclusions are visible under 10x magnification, and may be visible with the unaided eye. A good diamond value. |
| I1, I2, I3 |
Included: Clarity Characteristics are visible with the unaided eye. |
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| D |
Absolutely colorless. The highest color grade, which is extremely rare. |
| E |
Colorless. Only minute traces of color can be detected by an expert gemologist. A rare diamond. |
| F |
Colorless. Slight color detected by an expert gemologist, but still considered a "colorless" grade. A high-quality diamond. |
| G-H |
Near-colorless. Color noticeable when compared to diamonds of better grades, but these grades offer excellent value. PriceRock.com uses diamonds in this category. |
| I-J |
Near-colorless. Color slightly detectable. An excellent value. |
| K-M |
Noticeable color. |
| N-Z |
Noticeable color. |
The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. There is no single measurement of a diamond that defines its cut, but rather a collection of measurements and observations that determine the relationship between a diamond's light performance, dimensions and finish. Most gemologists consider cut the most important diamond characteristic because even if a diamond has perfect color and clarity, a diamond with a poor cut will have dulled brilliance.
The width and depth can have an effect on how light travels within the diamond, and how it exits in the form of brilliance.
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Too Shallow: Light is lost out the bottom causing the diamond to lose brilliance.
Too Deep: Light escapes out the sides causing the diamond to appear dark and dull. |
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Ideal cut: Represents roughly the top 3% of diamond quality based on cut. Reflects nearly all light that enters the diamond. An exquisite and rare cut. |
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Very good cut: Represents roughly the top 15% of diamond quality based on cut. Reflects nearly as much light as the ideal cut, but for a lower price. Pricerock.com uses diamonds in this category. |
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Good cut: Represents roughly the top 25% of diamond quality based on cut. Reflects most light that enters. Much less expensive than a very good cut. |
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Fair cut: Represents roughly the top 35% of diamond quality based on cut. Still a quality diamond, but a fair cut will not be as brilliant as a good cut. |
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Poor cut: This includes all diamonds that do not meet the performance standards of a fair cut. These diamonds are generally deep and narrow or shallow and wide and tend to lose most of the light out the sides and bottom. |
Once you've determined what cut, color, and clarity grade you're looking for in a diamond, it's easy to determine the carat weight of diamond that will fit within your budget. To choose the best carat weight of diamond, consider her style, the size of her finger, the size of your setting, and your budget.
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If you have a set budget, explore all your options and you'll find that there is a wide range of diamond carat weights and qualities available in your price range. |
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If your recipient is very active or not used to wearing jewelry, she may find herself bumping or nicking her new ring. Consider a smaller size diamond or a setting that protects a larger diamond from getting knocked against doors and counters. |
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Also keep in mind that the smaller the finger, the larger the diamond will appear. A 1½-carat diamond solitaire looks much larger on a size 4 finger than a size 8. |
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If you have already chosen a setting, make sure you choose a diamond to fit. Look for the diamond size specifications of your setting. |
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Finally, if a large carat weight is important to you, yet you're working within a budget, consider a diamond with a good cut, SI1–SI2 clarity. |
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