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The first thing I always explain when talking about color is that the differences between any two consecutive grades is very subtle and is often indistinguishable to the untrained eye. When looking at diamonds, you should not get overly focused on one specific color grade to the exclusion of grades near to it. The second [...]
The first thing I always explain when talking about color is that the differences between any two consecutive grades is very subtle and is often indistinguishable to the untrained eye. When looking at diamonds, you should not get overly focused on one specific color grade to the exclusion of grades near to it. The second [...]
When considering the clarity of a diamond, I always begin with the advice that you do not want to have any inclusions that are easily visible to the naked eye. In practice, all flawless, VVS and VS diamonds will be “clean” to the naked eye. Most SI1 round diamonds and some SI2 round diamonds will [...]
The clarity of a diamond refers to the presence of “inclusions,” or imperfections, in its crystal structure. Nearly all of the world’s diamonds have inclusions of some kind, and the clarity scale is used to denote the degree to which those inclusions are present and visible within the diamond. In higher quality diamonds, the inclusions [...]
Buying a diamond engagement ring can be a scary process for a man. But with the proper education and guidance it doesn’t have to be. Before you get started, here’s a list of 5 important things you must know. 1) Find Out What She’s Hoping For First and most important question – what shape diamond [...]
