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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.

Possible Mounted Diamond Loss

Possible Mounted Diamond Loss

Buying mounted diamonds (without reliable reports), include the risk of over-grading color, over-grading clarity, unseen damage and hidden measurements for an accurate carat weight estimate.

Possible Mounted Diamond Loss

Buying mounted diamonds (without reliable reports), include the risk of over-grading color, over-grading clarity, unseen damage and hidden measurements for an accurate carat weight estimate.

Mounted Diamond Buying Negatives

Mounted Diamond Buying Negatives

Buying mounted diamonds without reliable reports, is much more risky than buying loose.

Mounted Diamond Buying Negatives

Buying mounted diamonds without reliable reports, is much more risky than buying loose.