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Step 1
Discover the light and dark shades of pinks. As defined by the diamond trade industry, from lightest to darkest, these include: fancy light, dark, intense, deep and vivid. Colors fainter than fancy light would not be considered high quality.
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Step 2
Get to know the hues of pink. Often, a second color enriches a pink diamond, resulting in combinations such as orange pink, lilac pink or brownish pink.
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Step 3
View a variety of loose pink diamonds to gauge their color shades and intensities, so you'll have a scale to work with as you choose.
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Step 1
View pink diamonds for your initial reaction to color and brilliance. Set aside your favorites for comparison.
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Step 2
Assess the clarity of stones under magnification and different lighting. Occlusions, or natural cracks, may add character but detract from brilliance. You'll have to decide which of these aspects is most important to you.
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Step 3
Note whether the cut of a diamond is appropriate for the type of setting you desire, or ask the jeweler if that stone may be recut.
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Step 4
Consider your final impression of a diamond--that is, how color and clarity are additionally informed by cut or a setting, if it has one.










