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Diamond Tips
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Learn About Diamond Shapes - (Shop for Diamonds)
We look for the same high quality standards to all of our diamond shapes in our product catalogs. We have brought together an exceptional collection of traditional round diamonds and we also offer the finest non-round, or "fancy-shaped", diamonds available. All of our Diamond partners will Certify diamonds are graded by the GIA or AGSL to have FL-SI2 clarity, D-J color, and Ideal, Very Good, Good, or Fair cut. You will also find Signature Diamonds that are the finest quality diamonds available, and your will find them in round, princess-cut, Asscher-cut, and emerald-cut shapes. More
Learn About Diamond Certification
Before purchasing a diamond, you should expect to review a copy of its certificate as proof that it has undergone an unbiased, professional examination.
What is a Certificate?
A diamond certificate, also called a diamond grading report, diamond dossier®, or diamond quality document, is a report created by a team of gemologists. The diamond is evaluated, measured, and scrutinized using trained eyes, a jeweler’s loupe, a microscope, and other industry tools. A completed certificate includes an analysis of the diamond’s dimensions, clarity, color, polish, symmetry, and other characteristics. Many round diamonds will also include a cut grade on the report. More
Learn About Diamond Clarity
Clarity refers to the presence (or absence) of impurities, blemishes or other identifying characteristics within a diamond. Clarity characteristics are what make every diamond completely unique. There are no two diamonds that will have exactly the same inclusions in the same location. There are five factors that determine how a major laboratory like GIA or AGSL will assign a clarity grade to a specific diamond. More
Learn About Diamond Cut
A diamonds cut is not only about its shape, but how effectively the stone can return light back to the viewer's eye. A well-cut diamond will appear very brilliant and fiery. Poorly cut stones can appear dark and lifeless, regardless of color or clarity. More
Learn About Diamond Carat Measurement
Carat is a term that refers to the weight of a diamond. Before the twentieth century, diamonds were measured by using the carob seed that is small and uniform and served as a perfect counter weight to the diamond. It is those original carob seeds which are the origin of the word carat we use today. More
Learn About Diamond Color
When shopping for a diamond, it is generally preferred to have the least amount of color possible. Diamond color is divided into five broad categories. More
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