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Craft, care, and how to choose well
Diamond Education
Why Two Diamonds of the Same Carat Cost Different
Carat weight is only one of several things that decide a diamond's price. This guide shows why two stones of the same weight can sit far apart in cost.
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How to Set a Diamond Jewellery Budget That Works
A good diamond budget is a total, plus a plan for where the money goes. Here is a step-by-step way to set one and spend it on what you will notice.
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Solitaire vs Cluster Diamond Jewellery: Which to Choose
A solitaire puts the focus on one stone, while a cluster groups several smaller ones to create a bigger look. Here is how they compare on style, cost, grading and care.
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Diamond Ring Settings: Prong, Bezel, Halo and More
The setting holds a diamond and shapes how it looks. Here is a guide to the common settings, what each does well and what to consider for daily wear.
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Diamond Fluorescence Explained: Should You Worry?
Fluorescence is a glow some diamonds show under ultraviolet light. In most stones it has little effect on appearance. Here is when it matters and when it does not.
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Diamond Cut Grades Explained: Excellent to Poor
Cut is how well a diamond's facets and proportions work with light. It has more effect on sparkle than any other C. Here is how grades work and what to ask for.
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Diamond Clarity: VS, SI and VVS and Which to Choose
Clarity measures tiny natural marks inside a diamond. Many of them cannot be seen without magnification. Here is how the grades work and which one to pick.
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Diamond Colour Grades D to Z Explained
Diamond colour is graded from D, which is colourless, to Z, which has a visible tint. In jewellery, the difference between neighbouring grades is subtle. Here is how to choose.
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Carat Weight vs Diamond Size: What You Actually See
A carat measures weight, not size. Two diamonds of the same carat can look different. This guide shows how weight, millimetres, shape and cut work together.
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Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Pear, Emerald, Cushion
Shape is the outline of a diamond, and it changes how the stone looks, sparkles and sits on the hand. Here is a plain-language tour of the popular shapes.
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How to Read a Diamond Certificate Step by Step
A diamond certificate is easier to read than it looks. This guide goes through each section in order, so you know what matters and what to ask.
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Diamond Certificates: IGI, GIA, SGL and What They Mean
A diamond certificate is an independent grading report. It describes the stone, not its price. Here is what the main laboratories issue and how to use the report.