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    Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Cushion and Beyond
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    Diamond Shapes Guide: Round, Oval, Cushion and Beyond
    Diamond shape is the first decision most engagement ring shoppers make - and the one that shapes everything that follows. This guide compares the ten most-asked shapes, explains how each... Read more
    What Is Carat Weight? The Diamond Measurement Most People Misread
    What Is Carat Weight? The Diamond Measurement Most People Misread
    Carat measures weight, not size. Most diamond shoppers get this wrong the first time. This guide explains what carat actually measures, why two 1-carat stones can look very different on... 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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    November’s Wonderfully Warm-Hearted Birthstone: Citrine
    November’s Wonderfully Warm-Hearted Birthstone: Citrine
    Citrine is any quartz crystal or cluster that is yellow or orange in color. Although, often cut as a gemstone, citrine is actually somewhat rare in nature. Citrine is one... Read more
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    Shapes
    Shapes
    The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various... Read more
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    Carats
    Many people equate the term carat with the size of a diamond, and as carat size increases, so will the carat weight. But the operative word there is weight. Carat refers to the weight of a diamond and is equal to roughly 200 milligrams which is less than a ¼ of an ounce. A carat can also be broken up into 100 points. So ¾ of a carat is also 75 points. Read more
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