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In today's world, being different or unique does not hold the negative connotation that it used to hold. People thrive on their diversity and their "quirks" and like to stand out. This can be reflected in their hairstyle, their dress and yes...even their jewelry. For this reason, certified loose diamonds are becoming incredibly popular and a viable alternative to traditional pre-made rings and bracelets.

Next, when considering your purchase. Think about the mounting. Are you classic, bold or leading edge contemporary? We all have a personal style and we recommend to take a moment and think about your style and how you want that reflected in your jewelry purchase. And believe me - you will have plenty to choose from no matter which category you select.

Before you start swiping your hard-earned money away, do some research about the jeweler as well. Ask your family, relatives or friend who have purchased from the dealer. Online forum is a good place to ask around and there are plenty of sites that review on jewelry store online. Give the jewelry store a visit or call their hotline, talk to their staffs and decide for yourself if you are comfortable with the store.

CTW stands for carat total weight and as the name suggests it is the sum total of the Carats in all the diamonds on the ring. Your fabulous ring may only have .5 Carat in the large diamond and 1.5 Carat in all the smaller diamonds put together, giving it a total carat weight of 2 Carat (ctw).

In Kmart's fine jewelry sale are 1/7ct. t.w. diamond earrings sets for $69.99, 1/8 ct. t.w. certified jewelry online earrings in 14 k gold with secure screw backs for $39.99 and diamond hoop earrings starting at only $29.99.

Cut. This is a very important factor in the appearance of the stone. Dullness or dark spots in the spot appear because of poor cutting. Well cut stones look brilliant and fiery when the stone's quality is sensible. The round diamond has the most desired brilliance. Then again, you may want to choose stones considering weight, size and shape of your whole hand, clarity, and color. The round brilliant cut hides the stone's flaws.

Grab attention with the beauty of a center piece displayed in our extravagant collection of diamond pendants. They also look fantastic among all other diamond jewelry when you wear in your delicate neckline. The size of the diamond can be dependent on your priority. If you wearing a simple dress then you can go for small piece of diamond with princess cut, radiant cut or heart shape.

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