b Knowing how to purchase a diamond is the first knowledge with which to be gifted. The four C’s apply when choosing the soon-to-be best friend. Cut refers to the process of how the stone is created. The facets and the shine are directly dependant on the cut of the stone. Clarity refers to the brilliance of the diamond- most diamonds have flaws, the visibility of which denotes the value. The fewer flaws indicate a higher priced and more precious stone. Color is vital in that the colorless diamonds are the most treasured; the more reflection off of a colorless background the higher brilliance and value. And lastly, the Carat weight is how the stone is measured. Larger stones are rarer and therefore exponentially expensive to their size.

Diamonds have become the symbol of love- in the form of an engagement ring to embody eternal union of two spirits. Diamonds have become a symbol of fame- when Jennifer Lopez received the 5 carat pink diamond from Ben Affleck, inquiries and interests inundated refineries with the search for a similar stone. Diamonds are a symbol of fortune- the size, cut, clarity and weight of each precious stone can drive wallets into the thousands if not millions; but each precious cut is precisely indicative of one’s affluence whether those details are realized or not. Diamonds have become the grandest apology- flowers and candies are too passé for the modern world it seems. One’s mistakes can only be properly rectified with jewelry to propose forgiveness. The bigger the mistake? The larger the consequence. Let’s hope it is more about the thought that counts in this case.