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The ABCs of Select ing Your Diamond On your first date, you might have felt slightly awkward, but by the sec- ond you were laughing and holding hands, and within a short time you began feeling more and more comfortable with each other until a special intimacy had grown be- tween you and it seemed natural that you would be married. As wonderful as those days af new love and planning a life together are, says the Jewelry In- dustry Council, don't be in such a daze that yau make the wrong decision when buying a diamond. The engagement ring is flot as easy ta select as it is ta wear, and though each stone may seem luxuriaus and elegant ta the inex- perienced shopper, each diamond is actually di fifer- ent. Because diamonds vary in quality, you should purchase yours from a reputable jeweler who can offer expert advice. But, it is equally essential that you know the "four C's" as they are referred ta by Ring Are" jewelers-cut, color, clani- ty and carat weight which will help you judge the quality af the gem that is to bring you a lifetime of happiness. Cut refers bath to the shape of the diamond-be it the popular, round bnil- liant, the rectangular em- erald, pear, heart, oval, or boat-shaped marquise- and to the skill and preci- sion of the cutting. To re- lease maximum brilliance, a diamond must be cut according ta strict stand- ards. A full cut diamond has 58 facets: 33 above the girdie or auter edge and 25 below. A perfect cut refers flot to the number of facets (that is standard), but ta their angles and the pro- portions of the stone. Believe it or flot, diamonds are so hard that it takes several days ta cut and polish a one carat stone. Color is thought by some ta be the most im- partant determinant af diamond value. The ideal diamond is crystal clear as a raindrop. But, such ~Four C's" stanes are rare. Most are tinged with yellow or brown. And, while this tinge might detract from the diamond's value, it usually doesn't diminish the stone's spectacular sparkle. CIarity refers ta the dia- mond's internai quality. A flawless diamrond shows no "inclusions" when viewed under ten power magnificatian. Ninety- nine per cent af diamronds aver hall a carat have somne flaws. They range fram a tiny white spot ta dark carbon spots, nicks, cracks, or cloudy areas. Like a slight tinge of colon, inclusions leçisen a diamand's -va'ue but seldomn detract irom their beauty. Ask your jeweler ta let you look at somne diamonds under his ten power loupe. You will be able ta see the small specks that make each stone duf- ferent and unique. CaratY of course, is the measure oi the weight af the diamond. A carat equals l/142nd ai an ounce, or twa hundred milligrams. Each carat is divided into 100 points, thus a ½/ carat diamond weighs 50 points. The word "carat" co'rnes from the carob-sePIwhich was sa unifarm in weight that it was used ta weigh dia- monds. If there are one large and several smaller stones in a ring, ask your jeweler for the exact weight ai the majar stane, rather than total carat weight. Every point affects value. FREI, PRESS BRIDAL SUPPLEMENT. PAGE 9 Bridai Registry Can Be Helpful Bridai gift registries, fr' vailable in many depart- rnent and jewelry stores, of- fer you an invaluable ser- vice at wedding time. about your personai prefer- ences and lifestyle, the con- sultants can help you select patternis and styles that will keep you happy over the years. PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING is indeed a labor of love for both the happy bride-tobe and the mother of the bride. Make a check list of ait those littie details that help to make a wedding day memorable. in additian, bridal regis- tries help ensure that you re- ceive gifts that you really need, and save you the time it takes§ ta run araund from stare ta store, exchanging duplicate gifts. A UNIQ UE JDDING GIFT Looking for something different to give the happy couple? Pine Ridge Cabie TV offers the best in home entertain ment with enough variety to suit any taste. You can arrange for the newlyweds to have the choice offered by our 26 TV channel service and the selection available on our 22 station fm service. Cali our office appreciated. for details. Give the gift of cable tv, it will be Pline ridge 5923 cable tv 5923 a division of canadian cable systems (ont.> Itd. THE ALL-IMPORTANT CHOICE-Buying her engagement ring is a momentous occasion for most young couples, the Jewelry Industry Council reports. 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