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Diamonds are forever, the saying goes,
but only if some care is devoted to their
choice. Before selecting a diamond ring, an
engaged couple should take the time to learn
as much as possible about this most popular
of,, all symbols of everlasting love, says the
diamond information centre. '
The agency suggests that the couple first
consider buying a ring witha solitaire set-
ting, not only because of the esthetic effect
of the single gem but because of its practical
• value.- With a solitaire, the price is solely,
determined by the size of the centre stone.
• When buying, four factors should be con-
sidered — carat weight, color, clarity and
cut
Carat This is the mit of weight used for
diamonds. The word carat is derived from -
the carob seeds which were used in balance
scales in ancient times. There are 100 points
in a carat, thus a diamond of 27 points
•weighs slightly more than a quarter carat.
The average rough diamond weighs less
than a carat. Because the larger stones are
rare, they have a greater value per carat.
Color —A diamond may be any color, but
most diamonds are white, with a hint of col-
or. Completely colorless diamonds are rate,
hence more valuable'. Like a prism, a cut
•and polished diamond breaks lig,ht into
every color in the spectrin.
• Clarity — Most diamonds contain natural
imperfeetions, spots or bubbles formed
when the carbon was crystallized millions of
years ago.- Where such "inclusions" do not
interfereMateriailY: with the passage Nof
light through the Stone, they do not affect its
beauty; "Pie fewer the inclusions, the more
valuable, the tdiamond. Extremely rare is
• the glawlesd diamond – one that shows no
iniPerfectiOnsto the trained examiner using
10,power magnification.
— The diamond's beauty depends on
the Way it reads to light for brilliance;and
reflection (or the twinkling effect). The
"cut" relates to the may the facets are Plac-
ed to handle light formaximum beauty.
' While a diamond is the hardest substance
known to man, it may lose some of its lustre
from the daily use of lotions, powders and
soaps. Here . are some cleaning methods
recommended by the diamond information
centre: • •
•• Detergent bath. Prepare a stall bowl of
warm suds with any of the mild liquid
detergents used in the home. Inunerse dia-
• mond ring and brush gem, with' an eyebrow
brush, then transfer it to a wire tea strainer
•and rinse under warm running water. Pat
• &y with a softline -free cloth.
• Cold water soak. Make A half-and-half
solution of cold water and household eat-
monia in a cup. Soak diamond ring 30
• minutes, then remove and tap gently around
the back and front of the mounting with an
eyebrow. brush. Swish ring in the solution
once more, then remove and drahi on tissue
paper.
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better way to start than with an extra-
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Sweep sidetresses off the face with a
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and secure at the beck of the head with bob-
by pins. •. •
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your wedding day.