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Dont worry, youll still haveplentyof blood on your hands!
It could be that theyre more traditional.
It could be that they hate Zimbabwe.
Mainly, how it’s possible for you to get the prettiest diamond for the best price!
Now, you probably have a few of questions.
Namely, What do the Four Cs mean?
and, What is an Angolan diamond mine?
Well answer the first part!
Clarityrefers to the number and size of the diamonds imperfections.
Some diamonds appear flawless to the naked eye, but have minor imperfections under magnification.
This is an excellent way to save money on a ring!
If it looks good, why look any deeper?
Why look beyond the surface of this beautiful diamond and learn the horrifying truth?
This sparkle is the most subjective aspect of the diamond and is difficult to analyze.
But just because something is difficult doesnt mean we should ignore it, right?
At least, not when it comes to diamond prettiness!
The less color in the stone, the more valuable it is.
Funny how diamonds mimic so much of society!
A diamond with a D rating is completely clear and considered perfect.
Interestingly enough, there are no A, B, or C ratings.
Finally,Caratrefers to the size of the diamond.
Large stones are very rare, so price increases exponentially with size.
At the same time, flaws in the diamond will become more obvious, so bigger isnt necessarily better.
Now that you know your Four Cs, how do you apply them to diamond buying?
Obviously, you cant buy a perfect diamond.
Theyre incredibly rare and expensive.
Plus, it would be strange to call anything perfect that puts weapons in the hands of African warlords.
You might be one of those people who valuesclaritymore thancolor.
The only thing left now is to pick a shape.
Wed suggest a heart!
Emily Axford and Brian Murphy are the creators and stars of the showHot Datefor the cable online grid Pop.
They both appear on TruTVsAdam Ruins Everythingand were staff writers for CollegeHumor.
