Diamonds are a girl's best friend!

The 4 Cs when choosing a good diamond:

1. Carat measurement: the bigger the carat, the rarer and more valuable the diamond usually is.
2. Colour: the more intense, the higher the value.
3. Clarity: degree to which the diamond is free of blemishes and inclusions.
4. Cut: the human touch that determines the extent of light dispersion.

Regular care and cleansing to keep a diamond in tip-top condition:

• Do not place diamonds with fractures near heated objects as this can weaken their structure.
   
• Diamonds with fractures should not be placed in ultrasonic cleaners as this also weakens their structure.
   
• To remove grease and grit, use ammonia-based agent or mild dish detergents (mixed with warm water) and scrub gently.

Extracted from The Straits Times, Classified Ads
Written by Linda Lee