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...
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Weights and Measures
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...
Diamond Conversion Chart
Round Diamonds Carats to
Millimeters (Plus or Minus 10%)
Use these charts to convert your MM Size in Diamonds to Carats. Some of our digital micrometers will ... Read More...
Wire Size Chart
Wire Size Chart
**Remember that this is a close approximation. Screen resolution and monito... Read More...
Wire Gauges and Tempers
Wire Gauges: In reference to wire gauge sizes, the larger the number, the smaller the diameter of the wire. The most commonly used sizes for wire wrapping ar... Read More...
Seed Bead Sizing
Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different than millimeters. The most popular school of thought of the sizing of seed beads states that the s... Read More...
Inch to Millimeter Conversion Chart
**Remember that this is a close approximation. Screen resolution and monitor size will affect how you view the chart... Read More...