About Diamonds
 What Is A Diamond
Diamond is a form of carbon that crystallizes in the crystal system of highest symmetry known as the cubic system born hundreds of miles underneath the surface of the earth. more...The Diamond Market
There are fewer than 200 or so companies or people authorized to buy these rough diamonds from De Beers. These "sightholders" tend to meet in Antwerp, Israel, London, and New York. more... What Makes A Diamond So Special
The word diamond alone conjures up a thousand images: rare, precious, desirable, beautiful, sparkling tokens of love. Created deep within the core of the earth more than 3 billion years ... more... Rough Diamonds
Diamonds that first come out of the mines and make to the trading tables are often uncut and unpolished these diamonds are considered to be diamonds in the rough. more... Diamond Grading
Introduction To The 4Cs
Before you start looking for a diamond, you want to have all of the necessary information thats available to you, afterall knowledge is power. With this guide you will understand the four Cs of a diamond - cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. more...
Diamond Grading | Cut
Many people confuse cut with the shape of a diamond. Most diamonds are cut round with a full 58 facets, and a good cut, or make, has more scintillation, more sparkle. more... Cut Related Terms
The best cut diamonds reflect light back to the eye evenly in the face-up position. Here no dark areas are visible. more... Diamond Grading | Carat
Caratage means CARAT, the measurement used to weigh a diamond. One Carat= 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. 142 carats adds up to one ounce. Carats are further divided into points. more... Diamond Grading | Clarity
Clarity refers to the presence of any identifying characteristics on and within the stone. more... Clarity Related Terms
Terms used in the gemology business related to the clarity of diamonds. more... Diamond Grading | Color
The absence of color gives a diamond its great value. If any colour is detected, even slight, the diamonds value is depreciated. more... Diamond Shapes
The most traditional shape is the round brilliant diamond. This is the choice of many and the first image that comes to mind when diamonds and diamond rings come to mind. more... Note On Fancy Cut Diamonds
Some examples of Fancy Cuts and brilliance achievements are, with round diamonds, a total depth percentage in the upper 50s or lower 60s. more... Diamond Facets
The faceted section of the diamond above the girdle is the Crown. more... Diamond Buying Guide
Wholesale Diamonds
Consumers that have done their research will discover that there is such a thing as wholesale diamonds, and those diamonds can most likely be found sold over the internet. more...
A Guide to Building an Engagement Ring 
This guide is made especially for guys--for two reasons. First, men are usually the ones who buy engagement rings... more... Diamond Prices and The Rap sheet
The Rap sheet is a bi-monthly price guide that comes out to show how diamonds are currently priced, it’s an internationally recognized list and diamonds are bought and sold for a percentage of, or percentage back of the list price. more... Treated Diamonds
You decide if this
is an option for you. Some treatments can provide a solution to the cost of
a diamond, making it more affordable. Your jeweller should disclose any treatments
or enhancements... more... Education Importance On Purchasing A Diamond
Knowledge is Power! Find out as much as you can before making your purchase on a diamond. The more educated you become, the better price, and higher grade diamond you will receive. more... How To Shop For A Loose Diamond
While shopping around for a loose diamond at any jewelry store or online diamond dealer be sure to ask each dealer for a 10X loupe so that you may properly examine the interior of the diamond under magnification. more... How To Examine A Diamond
How to properly view a diamond internally When contemplating purchasing a diamond you should ask the jeweler for a 10X corrected eye loupe in order to properly examine the diamond. A stereoscopic binocular microscope with dark field illumination set at 10X is better still but not essential. more... Jewelry Negotiation Precautions
When it involves large sums of money, a consumer cannot be as impulsive. So if the jeweler detects certain emotions or facts, they may take advantage of your situation. Be sure not to show these signs when negotiating with the jeweler. more... Avoid Buying These Diamonds
If purchasing a modern round brilliant cut diamond be on the lookout for a table that appears very dark. This is a result of the pavilion or lower section of the diamond being cut too deep. more... Precautions Before The Final Sale
When you have come out with your choice of loose diamond make sure that the jeweler selling you the loose diamond specifies the following on the bill of sale. more... Buying Fancy Cuts - Precautions
Excessive weight may be saved on the diamond by having the diamond bulge.. more... Is Your Diamond Certified
There are several
Independent Laboratories out there. The most well-known is GIA, the Gemmological
Institute of America. more... Glossaries and Definitions
Diamond Glossary
A diamond is crystal made up of 99.95% pure carbon atoms arranged in an isometric, or cubic, crystal arrangement. It is this unique arrangement of the carbon atoms that makes diamond look and behave differently from other pure carbon minerals such as graphite... more...
Gem Glossary
Emerald is the most valued of all precious stones. The emerald is a type of beryl with a signature color ranging from pale green to the highly sought-after dark velvety green. Elements of chromium in the crystal produce the color, while inclusions in the stone create what is called the jardin, or garden, of the emerald... more... Precious Metals Definitions
Karat is the measurement for the fineness and purity of gold
and gold alloy, as expressed by a number (e.g., 24 karat, 18 karat, 14 karat).
In appraising gold jewelry... more... Tips on Diamond Rings
Detecting Her Likes And Dislikes
Although most women would love to have a large diamond, remember that a larger
diamond also creates the illusion of power, wealth and influence. more...
Engagement Ring Budget
Engagement Rings, is one of the most common Diamond purchases. We examine how to budget to buy an engagement ring. more... Rings For Fingers
the only type of person who can look good in a large pronged setting, in which the diamond sticks out from the ring. more... Selecting A Ring Setting
There are as many innovative, magical and contemporary ring settings out there as there are traditional, ageless classics for diamonds. more... Diamond Security
Reasons To Have Your Jewelry Appraised
The appraisals for your diamond ring and other jewelry items are required by the insurance company in order that they may specifically cover your items of jewelry against all risks and hazards. more...
Approaching The Appraiser
purchase the diamond loose so that you may have it independently appraised with the understanding that you may return the diamond for a full refund if you are not satisfied with the independent appraisal. more... Diamond Insurance
How to get your diamond insured and information on diamond insurance. more... Diamond and Jewelry Care
Jewelry Care Basics
Learn the proper ways to clean and take care of your diamond jewelry. more...
Fine Jewelry Care and Cleaning Tips
To keep your jewelry clean and ready to wear. Use a smooth soft 100% cotton cloth to gently wipe each piece of jewelry clean of make-up and skin oils after each wearing. Always use 100% cotton since paper, polyester, and coarse fabrics often contain wood fibers or synthetics, which impart fine scratches. more... Colored Gemstones
It would
be impossible to enumerate all of them in this tutorial. However, there are some
general care and cleaning rules which apply to all colored gemstone jewelry. more... Platinum
Platinum jewelry can be cleaned the same way you can other fine jewelry... more... Diamond Cut Grade Charts
AGA Rules for Determining Cut Grade
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Round Brilliants Cut Chart
more... Princess Cut Chart
Princess Cut Chart more... Emerald & Radiant Cuts
more... Pear Heart Oval Marquise Shapes
Pear, Heart, Oval, Marquise Shapes Diamond Cut Charts more... Ideal Cut Diamonds
Ideal Cut Diamonds
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Diamond Technologies
Sarin Technologies
Sarin Technologies is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced planning, evaluation, and measurement systems for diamond grading & gemstone production. more...
Gemprint
Gemprint™ is the computerized identification system for diamonds. Like a fingerprint, every diamond has a unique visual signature. No two diamonds are alike. Gemprint™ utilizes a low intensity laser to capture a diamond’s unique ‘sparkle pattern’. more... The Ideal-Scope
The Ideal-scope is based on a principle discovered by Mr Okuda in the 1970’s. A 10x lens with a hot red / pink reflector in front of the diamond has a central viewing hole.. more... Firescope
Mr. Taruhiro Tamura was so changed by his experience with the FireScope® that he left his former world of business behind, switching to the world of diamonds. more... Brilliance Scope Viewer
GemEx Systems has created a countertop "Viewer" that can help any customer see the difference a diamond's light performance™ makes. more... Branded Diamonds
Branded Diamonds
Branded Diamonds, such as the Hearts and Arrows pattern diamonds... more...
Famous Diamonds
Introduction To Famous Diamonds
Some of these famous diamonds are incredibly large, after being
cut and polished they achieve sizes of two hundred plus carats with the greatest
possible fire or brilliance any master cutter can possibly achieve. more...
Hope Diamond
More notorious than any other diamond.
The Hope was once owned by Louis XIV and was officially designated the blue
diamond of the crown. Stolen during the French Revolution... more... The Cullinan Diamond
This 3,106 carat diamond is the largest gem diamond ever found. It was discovered in 1905 at the Premier mines in South Africa by Frederick Wells, a mine superintendent. more... The Kohinoor Diamond
According to some sources, the Koh-i-noor diamond was found in the Godavari river in central India 4,000 years ago. Tradition associated with it states that its owner will rule the world, but that to possess it is dangerous for any but a woman. This may have been a delicate piece of flattery to Queen Victoria, who once owned the gem. more... Star Of Africa Diamond
One of the most famous diamonds is the Great Star of Africa, weighing 530.2 carats, which was cut from the world's largest rough diamond, the Cullinan I. The historic Cullinan diamond... more... The Regent Diamond
Found on the Kistna River, India in 1701, this 410 carat stone originally known at the Pitt. The diamond was sold to Thomas Pitt who sent it to England to have it cut and polished. more... The Kimberly Diamond
Originally a 490-carat rough, this champagne
colored stone named after the Kimberly Mine in South Africa, was cut to 70 carats
in 1921 more... The Centenary Diamond
Discovered at the Premier
Mine, in July 1986. The 'Centenary' diamond weighed 599.10 carats in the rough.
Together with a small select team, master-cutter Gabi Tolkowsky took almost
three years to complete its transformation into the world's largest, most modern-cut,
top-colour, flawless diamond. more... Taylor Burton Diamond
For Elizabeth Taylor's fortieth birthday in 1972 Richard Burton gave her a heart-shaped diamond set with rubies in a pendant. "I would have liked to buy her the Taj Mahal," he remarked, "but it would cost too much to transport. This diamond has so many carats, it's almost a turnip." Then he added, "Diamonds are an investment. more... The Star Of Sierra Leone Diamond
Shown in the rough above, this diamond
is the third largest ever found, and weighed almost half a pound in the rough. more... Excelsior Diamond
The diamond weighed 971 old carats, equivalent to 995.2 metric carats. It possessed the marvellous blue-white color characteristic of the finest Jagersfontein diamonds more... The Tiffany Diamond
The largest golden diamond known today is cut in a unique cushion shape. It was given 90 :facets, 32 more than the standard brilliant cut... more... The Arkansas Diamond
Discovered on a farm near Searcy, Arkansas
in 1926, this is the third largest diamond ever found in the United States. more... THE Hortensia Diamond
This peach colored stone was named after Hortense de Beauharnais, Queen of Holland, who was Josephine’s daughter and the step-daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. more... The Jubilee Diamond
Many gemologists believe the Jubilee is the most perfectly cut of all large diamonds. more... Eureka Diamond
As one of the first major diamonds found in South Africa, this stone had been appropriately named. In 1867, a boy found a pebble near the banks of the Orange River. more... The Oppenheimer Diamond
This almost perfect yellow crystal was found in the Dutoitspan Mine, Kimberly, South Africa in 1964. more... The Sultan Of Morrocco Diamond
Very little is known about this diamond. In 1969, Cartier’s lent this blue-grey diamond... more... The Kahn Canary Diamond
Unearthed in Crater of Diamonds State Park, near Murfreesboro, Arkansas in 1977, the Kahn Canary is considered to be an unnofficial symbol of the state. more... The Great Chrysanthemum
This pear-shaped diamond was cut from a 198.28 carat brown rough supposedly found in South Africa in 1963. more... Dresden Green Diamond
This almond-shaped stone is the largest apple-green diamond known. more... Transvaal Blue Diamond
This blue pear shape was cut from a rough found in the Premier Mine more... The Idols Eye Diamond
A flattened pear shaped stone the size of a bantam’s egg. another famous diamond that was once set in the eye of an idol before it was stolen. more... Gemology Studies
Gemology
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