Beginner Guides to Diamonds
The ABCs and 123s of diamonds. This is the foundational information you’ll want to read to learn to choose the best diamond for your style and budget.
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The ABCs and 123s of diamonds. This is the foundational information you’ll want to read to learn to choose the best diamond for your style and budget.
(5 Articles)
The most highly valued diamonds have no color. The more color a stone has (yellow or brown), the lower the grade. However, yellow or brown diamonds that make it past the Z grade instantly go up in price. Those diamonds have enough color to be considered “fancy,” along with pink, green, and blue diamonds.
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The quality of the cut of a diamond is both the most important factor in a diamond’s beauty and its most complex. Learn more about how a diamond’s cut quality impacts beauty and price.
(6 Articles)
Confused about diamond clarity? Inclusions, tiny crystals and other features within gemstones, may be difficult to see and identify. Some inclusions may add interest or have no impact on value. Others may negatively affect not only a diamond’s optical performance but also its structural integrity.
(11 Articles)
Prices go up as diamond carat weight increases. However, prices increase exponentially rather than incrementally. Certain carat values called “magic numbers” mark the points where diamond prices jump.
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Learn how the different fancy cuts compare, and the pros and cons of different diamond cuts. Plus, learn the average costs and sizes for different diamond shapes at different carat weights.
(11 Articles)
Learn what your options are for ring metal, diamond-setting-type and overall style. There are pros and cons to consider from price to wearability.
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Lab-made diamonds are becoming popular choices for engagement rings and other jewelry purchases. There are also some fantastic natural and lab-made gemstone alternatives to diamonds. Learn all about your options.
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Interested in ethically sourced materials for your engagement ring? Learn about mining and supply chain issues as well as your options lab-made and diamond alternatives.
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What makes diamonds so expensive? And who decides how much they cost? Diamond prices often seem mysterious. Learn what controls diamond prices so you can make the best decision for your engagement ring.
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For online shoppers, the search parameters and options for diamond rings can be overwhelming. Simplify your search for diamonds online while staying within your budget.
(5 Articles)
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