Jewelry Education

What Is Diamond Fluorescence, and Does It Change the Stone
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What Is Diamond Fluorescence, and Does It Change the Stone
One diamond in three glows blue under ultraviolet light, and most owners never find out. Fluorescence is the line on a grading report sold as a flaw, a bonus and... Read more
What Is a Certified Diamond, and When the Report Matters
What Is a Certified Diamond, and When the Report Matters
Two round brilliants, same weight, same white, same price bracket. One arrives with a grading report from an independent laboratory, the other with a salesperson's word. This guide reads the... Read more
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How Diamonds Are Graded
How Diamonds Are Graded
A diamond grade is a standardized reading of a stone's quality, taken by an independent laboratory and recorded on a report that travels with the diamond. This 101 guide explains... Read more
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Diamond Clarity Guide: How to Read Grades and Buy Smart
Diamond Clarity Guide: How to Read Grades and Buy Smart
Clarity is the most overpaid-for of the 4Cs. The grade reflects what a gemologist sees through 10x magnification, not what you'll see standing across the room. This guide explains the... Read more
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What Are the 4Cs of Diamonds? The Complete Buyer's Guide
What Are the 4Cs of Diamonds? The Complete Buyer's Guide
The 4Cs are the language every diamond speaks - cut, color, clarity, and carat. Learn exactly what each C means, which matters most for the way a stone actually looks,... Read more
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