Diamond Bracelet

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A diamond bracelet is an exquisite gift for that someone special in your life. Hundreds of varieties are available online, in stores and exchanges. With a diamond bracelet, you can’t got wrong when you make a purchase.

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How much to spend

This is a no-brainer. Buy as much as you can afford, even if you have to stretch the budget a bit to do so. Both ladies and men love diamonds, but nothing pleases a spouse more than a gift of diamonds. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. While the sentiment will be appreciated, there is something to be said about cost Vrs return. In general, the more you spend, it’s safe to say that you’ll receive greater amounts of appreciation. And while gift certificates may be OK for a guy to receive, if you’re buying a CD player, certificates probably would not be the best choice for that significant other in your life. Choosing a bracelet yourself, will mean a great deal. This doesn’t exactly prove your love, but it’s kinda close. This applies no matter who your special friend is. We all appreciate gifts. And diamonds can be appreciated forever.

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Prices

The cost of a diamond bracelet is directly related to the 4Cs which you can read about in How to Buy Diamond Earrings. A reliable source of diamond costs information is the Rapaport Diamond report published weekly providing prices based on carat, clarity, and color, but not cut.

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Watch out for scams

Be wary of retailers who whip out the Rapaport report and claim you’re getting a diamond priced below standard trade value. Not so. The “Rap” sheet is an industry standard reference for diamond merchants. Diamond cut can affect the final price for any diamond jewelry. But cut has nothing to do with base price. Can you say “Slick Willie the used car salesman?” Same tactics. Remember you have the final answer to any retailer claiming to have the best and brightest on the cheap. If they talk cheap cuts you can walk.

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Types

Diamond bracelets are available in a variety of styles from simple wristbands to intricate chain-link designs. Some diamond bracelets also feature the dangling Italian charm style diamond settings. Base metal straps are made from silver, white gold, yellow gold or platinum. White gold is a popular setting because it brings out the luster of diamonds. Bracelets made from white gold and yellow gold are less expensive than those made with platinum. When choosing gold as your base material – be sure to ask for a certificate of authenticity on karat content. Twenty-four karat gold is purer than 18 karat gold and also more expensive. In general the more detailed the design, the more expensive.

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Always authenticate your diamond bracelet purchase

Always insist on a warranty for the bracelet you buy along with a certificate of authenticity for the diamonds used in the bracelet preferably from theGemological Institute of America or the American Gem Society. Sometimes even the merchants buy sub-rated materials unwittingly.

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