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Blue diamonds are very hard to come across and they have been much sought after for many centuries. Blue diamonds can be found in countries like South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil and India. The Kollur deposits in India are world famous for its discovery of the 112-carat great blue diamond. This diamond was given the name Hope Diamond after it was cut into a 45.52 carat diamond.

Boron which is a natural occuring chemical element causes the blue tint in blue diamonds. The shades of the blue diamond vary because of the tinting of the blue chemical element. That is why blue diamonds are found in shades of ocean blue, sky blue and ice blue. Ice blue diamonds have a minimal tint whereas sky blue diamonds have a darker tint. The darkest of all is the ocean blue diamond which is deep blue in color due to its rich tint.

Ice blue diamonds are very expensive as they begin with a white polished diamond. On the other hand, ocean blue diamonds begin with a brown diamond shape and hence are medium priced.

Below are some tips for choosing a blue diamond: -
1) You must first decide how important the original color of the diamond is. Gems that have are originally blue in color are rare and hence are very expensive. Most diamonds are artificially processed using various temperature and pressure conditions. These processes are allowed as they do not degrade the value of these stones.

2) Determine how much you are willing to spend before you go shopping for blue diamond jewelry. Prices can fluctuate a lot depending on the variation of shade or tint color. Sometimes the price can be very high. Do not be surprised. Compared to colorless diamonds, color diamonds such as blue are much more costly.

3) Decide whether you want to buy jewelry like a necklace or ring or loose stones.

4) Decide where you want to do your shopping. Authorized dealers generally charge more compared to discount sellers but these dealers have all the proper certificates which some discount sellers do not have. Also, you can be sure that products sold by authorized dealers are genuine and authentic. With discount dealers it is better to get your gems appraised by an independent jeweler before making your purchase.

How to View and Choose a Blue Diamond

1) View the diamond in various lighting conditions. Dealers prefer to present their items in ideal lighting conditions. Ensure that the jewelry matches your skin tone by getting a mirror and placing it against your side.

2) Blue diamonds come in many shapes. Different shapes reflect light differently. For example, a round and square cut diamond reflects more light compared to a rectangular cut diamond.

Finally, a stone’s value is determined by how brilliantly it projects its color tone. The more it can project its color, the higher its value. These gems are very hard to come by and are the finest piece of diamonds. Over time your investmet will definitely grow as the demand for blue diamonds are always increasing.

Don’t Get Scammed Buying Diamonds Online

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With all of the potential for scams concerning loose diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems – as long as you are careful.

First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to making a purchase from a local jewelry store. The most common reason is price. Due to low overhead costs, online jewelers and wholesalers are able to offer lower prices. However, you must be careful – sometimes a price that is too low is a sure indication of a scam.

The vast selection is one of the ideal things about buying online. When shopping offline, you are limited to the selection in the stores in your general area. Online, there are no limits. Be very careful when you decide to fork over all that cash to someone who you just met!

Before shopping, learn as much as you can about diamonds – especially cut, color, clarity and carat weights. When you are knowledgeable about diamonds, it will be harder for a con artist to rip you off. Once you know more about diamonds, you will be ready to start shopping.

Take your time. Don’t purchase the first diamond that you see that interests you. Instead, look for similar diamonds on sale. Finding the lowest prices would have to be done while doing some comparison shopping. Once you have found the lowest price, start doing your investigation. You know about synthetic diamonds, you’ve found a diamond that you love, and you’ve found the lowest price – but you are still quite a ways away from actually purchasing that diamond!

Ask about the seller’s credentials, such as professional jewelry associations that they belong to. View and print the seller’s return, refund, and upgrade policies. Also inquire about additional services, such as settings and mountings, sizing, and free shipping. Do a search for customer reviews on this particular company around the Internet. Also check with the BBB Online to see if there have been any complaints.

Ask for a diamond grading report from an independent laboratory such as GIA, HRD, EGL or AGS. You should see this before making a purchase. Finally, use a reputable escrow service for high dollar diamonds – preferably one that will have the diamond appraised while it is in their possession. The seller sends the diamond to the escrow service, and you send the money to pay for the diamond to the escrow service. The escrow service has the diamond appraised, sends the diamond to you, and sends the money to the seller. This is the surest way to protect yourself…again, make sure that you use a reputable escrow service!