All About Diamonds

Today we’re going to talk about lab-grown diamond clarity. But first things first. Are lab-grown diamonds real diamonds in the first place? How can their clarity be inspected if they do not have the same chemical composition as natural diamonds, to begin with?  The short answer is yes! Lab-grown diamonds are just as real as […]

Color is the most momentous characteristic of gemstones. It’s what makes the first impression—be it natural or lab-grown gemstones. But how do you evaluate color? And, more specifically, how to evaluate lab-grown diamond color? “Colors answer feelings in man…” – John Sterling. Is it then, a part of Nature’s grand design to make gold give

Natural diamonds are rare, hence very expensive. But people’s appetite for these lustrous stones is unquenchable. So Man, as inventive as he is, came up with synthetic diamonds to give them a cheaper alternative. And they caught on. In fact, in 2018, it was estimated that about 1.5% of all diamonds sold in the United

You do not wish to get ripped off when purchasing that engagement ring that costs a fortune. Especially if it’s for your dearly beloved, right? So you need to learn how to read and understand a diamond certificate, such as a GIA certification.   For the majority of people, this is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase and diamond

When you go out to shop for a diamond engagement ring, it may never occur to you that the sparkling stone that catches your fancy is graded according to Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) 4Cs – carat, color, clarity, and cut. Carat, color, and clarity are inherent characteristics of the stone, but “cut” is what

What’s the buzz about oval cut engagement rings? A lot! And that is an understatement. First, oval cut engagement rings are the current fad. Aficionados say they are basically the perfect diamond. Second, they are less expensive than round-cut diamonds. Third, they make your ring finger look slim and slender. Finally, they appear huge compared