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Designing the Modern Cut Diamond 5.03

Designing the Modern Cut Diamond 5.03

Why diamond's refractive index is so important.

Designing the Modern Cut Diamond 5.03

Why diamond's refractive index is so important.

CARAT WEIGHT: Carat Weight Measurement 4.01

CARAT WEIGHT: Carat Weight Measurement 4.01

Carat weight is a weight measurement used for diamonds (and most other gemstones), which resides in the metric system, whereas that 5.00 carats is 1.00 gram. 1.00 carat would be...

CARAT WEIGHT: Carat Weight Measurement 4.01

Carat weight is a weight measurement used for diamonds (and most other gemstones), which resides in the metric system, whereas that 5.00 carats is 1.00 gram. 1.00 carat would be...

Strong Blue Fluorescence and Color Effect

Even though medium and strong blue fluorescence generally do have a negative effect on diamond value, it may also affect the appearance of the color face-up in a mounting or...

Strong Blue Fluorescence and Color Effect

Even though medium and strong blue fluorescence generally do have a negative effect on diamond value, it may also affect the appearance of the color face-up in a mounting or...

Avoid Color Grading Errors

Is it possible to have the appearance of an "H" color in a mounting and removing the diamond only to find a "K" color?

Avoid Color Grading Errors

Is it possible to have the appearance of an "H" color in a mounting and removing the diamond only to find a "K" color?

One Possible Mistake

This scenario of miscalculations of buying a mounted diamond will cost the buyer a profit but hopefully will have illustrated a valuable lesson.

One Possible Mistake

This scenario of miscalculations of buying a mounted diamond will cost the buyer a profit but hopefully will have illustrated a valuable lesson.

Hidden Surprises

Intentional and unintentional deception is rather common when it comes to hiding characteristics of a diamond in a mountming.

Hidden Surprises

Intentional and unintentional deception is rather common when it comes to hiding characteristics of a diamond in a mountming.