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| Diamond Cut |
| A diamond’s 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; while more poorly cut stones can appear dark and lifeless, regardless of color or clarity. Read More |
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| Diamond Color
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| 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. Read More |
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| 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. Read More |
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| Diamond Certificate |
| A certificate is a blue print of a loose diamond.
Wholesalers, retailers, and consumers alike know a certificate as either a diamond grading report or diamond dossier. A certificate will tell a diamond’s exact measurements, weight, cut and overall quality. Read More |
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| Carat Weight |
| 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.
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