Eiseman Jewels Northpark Dallas

From the ring of your dreams to the absolute perfect fit, you'll find it at Eiseman's.

At Eiseman Jewels, integrity, reliability and relationships play a vital role in providing you with the comfort of a well-informed, well-supported diamond buying experience.

Because no two diamonds are alike, our expertise will take the guesswork out of an otherwise difficult and confusing decision where there are so many variable to consider; information is abundant, but often inaccurate.

What are the four C's and why are they important?

The four C's - cut, clarity, color and carat - is the most commonly-used criteria for selecting a diamond. The following information will provide you with a general overview; however, we strongly encourage you to speak personally with one of our experts who can fully explain the importance of each in making your decision.

Cut.

The cut of the diamond, which refers to its proportions, significantly impacts its brilliance and is the single, most important factor in the appearance of the stone. According to our diamond specialists, it is also an area where people need the most education, since there are many common misconceptions.

Interestingly, the cut is the only one of the four C's not influenced by nature. Based on precise mathematical formulas, the way a diamond is cut directly influences its ability to internally reflect light under ideal circumstances, light rays from all sides are bent towards the center of the stone and reflected back through the top.

Put more simply, when each facet of the diamond is cut and shaped with precision, it provides maximum luster and brilliance. If, on the other hand, a diamond is cut too deeply or the cut is too shallow, light can be lost, affecting both the look and the value of the stone. Poorly cut stones will appear dull or have dark spots. This explains why size is not the only determining factor in how much a diamond costs.

How unusual are ideal cut diamonds? With their exact symmetry—58 perfectly placed facets—these stones represent the very finest (and most valuable) in the world. We invite you to visit our store to see for yourself how cut affects a diamond's overall beauty, luster and brilliance.

Cut vs. shape. A common misconception.

The actual cut of the diamond refers to its mathematical proportions. Shape, however, is determined by how the stone is cut from the diamond "rough" from which it was mined. Diamonds shapes includes round (the most popular, as well as the shape of an ideal cut diamond), princess, radiant, pear, triangle, asscher, emerald, heart, marquise and oval.

While we at Eiseman Jewels can help you find the perfect quality cut stone, the shape you choose is solely a matter of personal preference. Once again, we encourage you to talk to us to view an assortment of diamonds to find exactly the one you want.

Clarity

A diamond's clarity is determined by any internal imperfections resulting from when the stone was formed, as well as any external irregularities. Performed under 10X magnification, look for what is known as inclusions—tiny flaws that may appear like feathers, crystals, cracks or cloudy areas. Logically, clarity is graded by the size, number, location and type of inclusion found in the stone.

All diamond laboratories use the same system to grade clarity, ranging from FL-IF (flawless, no visible inclusions) to I1 (imperfect, just visible to the naked eye). Our experts can show you how this affects the overall look and value of your diamond.

Color

When referring to color in this context, it means the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. Determined by nature, color is a result of the composition of a stone and will not change over time.

Diamonds are graded on a professional color scale established by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), ranging from D-E-F. the highest grade and most colorless, to S-Z, stones with a light yellow or brown cast. Because truly colorless diamond (D) are extremely rare, they are also the most valuable. Before making a decision, you'll want to work with an Eiseman professional to compare a variety of diamonds within these grading areas.

One important note: The colored diamonds so popular in today's fashion world do not apply to this rule. Ranging from pink and bright yellow to blue and red (the most rare), you'll want to choose these for their own unique beauty and style. Click here for more on Fancy Colored Diamonds.

Carat

A carat is the unit of measurement used to weigh a diamond. One carat is divided into 100 units, each called a point (a half carat stone can also be described as weighing 50 points, or .50 ct.).

As a general rule, a larger carat stone is more valuable than one with a lower carat weight; the exception is, if a stone is poorly cut, it may weigh more, but actually be worth less. To make sure you're receiving the best value for your investment, you'll want to speak with one of our diamond professionals.