Diamonds • Precious Gemstones • Jewelry • Gemology

Superlatives used to describe diamonds them don't even compare to actually gazing into a high quality, well-fashioned diamond.

Briefly the 4 "C"s

• Carat .. 1 carat = 1/5 gram
• Clarity .. is about 10X loupe visible inclusions
• Color .. coloration of crystal
• Cut .. symmetry - proportion - finish
• more about the 4 "C" s

Just for men - straight talk about buying her engagement diamond

Peering beyond the smoke and mirrors to get a glimpse at synthetic diamonds

Determine your diamond standards. Do you have a strategy for buying your diamond? No? Set out a strategy well in advance buying strategy.

Fancy color diamonds. When color raises the price .. coming eventually

Settings are much more than just pretty. Look at the functions of a setting

If a diamond is so hard, how do they cut them? Some often frustrating attempts to explain technical .. cutting diamonds