Pearls
The beauty and magic of pearls have been a source of fascination and desire since their discovery in ancient times. Viewed as magic charms, symbols of purity ... Read More...
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Diamond Millimeter Size to Carat Weight Conversion Chart
Below is a chart that will help you approximate diamond weight for 3 popular cuts including round, square and oval. Although weighing the stone on a goo... Read More...
How To Identify Gemstones
The Importance of Gem Identification:
Every gemstone in the world holds its own unique beauty, rarity, and identity. Gem identification is a proces... Read More...
Gemstone Weight Estimation Chart
This is a guide on how to estimate the approximate weight of a gemstone based on its length to width ratio.
Round
Diamond: Average diameter² x... Read More...
Birthstone Guide
Just about everyone knows what his or her birthstone is. Why is that?
Probably because people still enjoy the folklore associated with the traditio... Read More...
How to Spot a Fake Diamond
How do you know if your rock is real? There are synthetic stones that can pass for a diamond long enough to fool the unsuspecting buyer: CZ (cubic zirco... Read More...
Diamond Weight Estimation Chart
This is a guide on how to estimate the approximate weight of a diamond based on its length to width ratio.
Round
Diamond: Average di... Read More...
Diamond Shape Guide
Round Shape Diamond:In the artistic language of every culture, the circle speaks of harmony and balance. In the language of love, the circle says "forever."... Read More...
What Makes a Diamond Sparkle?
There are four aspects of a polished diamond that directly relate to the stone's optical and physical properties. These factors are luster, brilliance, ... Read More...
What is the Best Diamond Cut?
What's the prettiest color or the most attractive flower? There's just no correct answer to a question that has so many variables and is so subjective. It’s exa... Read More...
Angles and Proportions
The shape of a diamond is important, but even more critical is the way the facets are arranged on the stone and the angles and proportions they create.
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Color
Did you know diamonds aren't completely colorless?
When most people think of diamonds they think of a colorless stone. Although most diamonds appear colorless ... Read More...
Clarity
First things first:
No matter what you've heard, read, or been told by your best
friend - clarity is NOT a measurement of a diamond's beauty. Really, it's not... Read More...
Carat Weight
Just like all gemstones, the weight of a diamond is measured in carats. A carat is a metric unit of measurement that is exactly 1/5 of a gram (0.20). That means... Read More...
