eBay Singapore's Diamonds Buying Guide
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When shopping for diamonds and diamond jewellery on eBay Singapore, know how to evaluate the quality of each diamond. Four standard measurements are used by the experts to compare and evaluate diamonds: Cut, carat, clarity, and colour. Once you get to know the four Cs, you'll be able to make informed tradeoffs based on your style, preference and budget. eBay Singapore has a great selection of diamond rings, diamond earrings, diamond pendants and more. Start shopping for diamonds now on eBay Singapore!
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Know Diamond Cuts and ShapesDiamond shapes vary from traditional round brilliant cuts to marquise cut, pear cut, heart cut, oval cut, emerald cut, princess cut and more. Your choice should reflect the tastes of the person who will be wearing the jewel.
A well-cut diamond reflects light to maximise the stone's brilliance. There are three different Cut components:
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Determine Diamond Carat WeightThe size of a diamond can be measured in carats or points. Larger diamonds are rare and therefore prices rise accordingly as carat weights increase. If your major shopping concern is high carat weight, a moderate downgrade in carat size (e.g. 0.05) can save you a lot of money and still look beautiful. 1 Carat = 100 Points = 200 milligrams
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Study Diamond ClarityMost diamonds contain inclusions (tiny mineral traces or flaws) that are often invisible to the naked eye. A diamond's clarity is measured by both the amount and severity of these inclusions. Because flawless diamonds are very rare they are also more expensive. Often, eBay Singapore sellers will refer to the industry letter grading to describe the clarity of larger, solitaire diamonds. For example, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) uses the following grading scale for clarity:
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Consider Diamond ColourAlthough most diamonds appear white to the naked eye, they all include trace amounts of yellow colour, with the most valuable diamonds falling in the colourless range. However, a deeply coloured diamond such as a brilliant canary yellow diamond can actually cost more than its colourless counterpart. Fancy diamonds, otherwise known as Z+ diamonds, are available in a variety of colours including deep yellow, green, pink, orange, red, blue, and black.
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Maintain Your DiamondsAlthough diamonds are the hardest naturally-occurring substance on Earth, they still can chip. Choose your setting wisely when shopping for diamond jewellery. Four-prong, six-prong, and low-profile channel or bezel settings are more apt to protect your diamonds. Also, prevent your jewels from bumping into one another by storing jewellery pieces individually in soft cloth pouches. Clean your diamondsUnclean substances like dust and skin oil can cause your diamonds to lose their sparkle so take protective measures:
Regularly ask your jeweller to ensure your diamonds sit tight in their settings to help prevent stones from falling out. Jewellers can also clean diamonds and gemstones with steam or ultrasound, although ultrasound can worsen internal fissures or flaws. | |
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Jewellery Shopping ChecklistBuying jewellery can be an extremely fun and rewarding process, but it’s important for buyers to be consumer savvy as well. Buyers should read thoroughly through the listing description of jewellery items, before committing themselves to a purchase.
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Find Diamonds and Diamond Jewellery on eBay SingaporeOnce you know what type of diamonds you want, go to the Jewellery & Watches portal and start searching for items on eBay Singapore.
If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, or save a search on My eBay and eBay Singapore will email you when a match becomes available. | |
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Buy with ConfidenceBefore making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay Singapore and PayPal protect you.
Know your purchaseCarefully read the details in item listings.
Know your sellerResearch your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.
Buyer protectionIn the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay Singapore and PayPal are there for you.
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Need More Help?Visit our help pages or start a thread on one of our Community Discussion Boards - If you have a quick question that needs answering, try posting it on our community Answer Centre - there's bound to be a seasoned eBay Singapore veteran with just the information you're looking for! | |
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Legal DisclaimerBuying Guides are intended merely as a guide or review for members when considering what products or services they may be interested in bidding on or purchasing. eBay does not make, and nothing in these Buying Guides is intended to constitute, any warranties, guarantees, representations or assurances about the accuracy of the information or content contained in these Buying Guides. Furthermore, eBay does not make, and nothing in these Buying Guides is intended to constitute, any warranties, guarantees, representations or assurances about the nature or performance of the products or services appearing in the Buying Guides. Content, trademarks and brands referred to and contained in the third-party links provided are the property of their respective owners, and eBay has no control over and accepts no responsibility for their content. eBay is not affiliated with nor does it endorse the use of any particular product or service. | |
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