The other day, my soon-to-be-married niece showed me her engagement ring.  Bringing the diamond on her finger close to her face, then holding it far away, gently rocking her hand as she enjoyed its beauty, she proudly told me how her friends often complemented her about her diamond.  I was quite impressed to see that she really knew how to look at and enjoy her diamond.

Take the time to look at your diamond in such a way.  A diamond's high transparency is unique, unlike glass or zirconia, and it has a dazzling strong brilliance.  Note the rainbow of dispersion it emits when light strikes it, and how the mosaic pattern of these colors changes like a kaleidoscope as the diamond moves.  This is the beauty of a diamond.  You'll realize that a diamond's beauty does not lie in 4C grades such as color or clarity.  If one doesn't understand this beauty, all they can get from buying even an expensive diamond is the self-satisfaction and pride of owning a diamond, which would be a waste of such a treasure.

The essence of a diamond's value lies in wearing it and enjoying its beauty, feeling the comfort it brings, and being able to pass it on to future generations.  By recognizing the allure of this creation of nature and being able to enjoy it, you will no doubt discover the true value of your diamond that you may not have noticed until now.