A beginner’s guide to diamond clarity
All diamonds are rated on four variables — cut, clarity, color and carat weight — that are utilized to ascertain their general quality and, finally, their selling price. The universal …
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Paula Crevoshay exhibition invokes wonder in Los Angeles
Then head into the Natural History Museum to find The Art of the Jewel: the Crevoshay Collection — a kaleidoscopically vibrant feast for the eyes which transforms raw minerals to …
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Softly does it: the allure of unusual coloured diamonds
From the swirling gases and forces at work deep within the entire body of the youthful world, millions of years back, nature generated diamonds in a variety of color mixes. …
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The allure of unusual coloured diamonds
Some of the most memorable gems The Jewellery Editor team saw at Paris Couture Week were De Beers’ Master Diamonds in unusual hues, from Fancy Dark Brown Yellow to Fancy …
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Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry:Reviewing White Flash
Disclosure: Please note we may generate revenue through the links/ads on this page and throughout this site. That said, we do NOT accept paid reviews and take great pride in …
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Pear Cut Diamonds
This Will Make Her Smile The pear brilliant cut combines the characteristics of the modern round brilliant cut and the marquise cut to create a sparkling gemstone resembling a teardrop. …
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What to Take Note of When Selecting Emerald Shaped Diamonds
Emerald-cuts have big stepped surfaces which can highlight even the most minor flaws in the diamond’s structure. Whether you are are buying a loose diamond in person or via the …
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Positive And Negative Bowtie Effects in Oval Diamonds
Most ovals exhibit a bow tie effect which can be observed as dark areas across the center of the stone. This phenomenon is created as a result of pavilion facets …
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Why “Chevrons” in a Princess Cut Diamond Make a Difference
In a diamond, the number of facets it is polished with has a direct relationship to its reflecting capacity. In the case of round cut diamonds, the most important factor …
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Cut Grading By Different Labs – GIA vs AGS
In the industry, AGS (American Gem Society) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) are considered to be 2 of the most reliable gemological labs in the world. Interestingly, they were …
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