Color plays a crucial factor in a diamond’s visual appearance, value, and overall cost. While many people may focus on aspects like carat weight or clarity, color has a significant impact as well.
Category Archives: Diamonds 101
Diamond Face-Off: Emerald vs. Radiant
Emerald and radiant cuts are two popular yet distinct diamond cuts, each offering unique qualities and appeal. To help you choose between them, we’ll explore the defining characteristics of each cut.
Diamond Face-Off: Marquise vs. Pear
When it comes to choosing the perfect shape for your engagement ring, the marquise and pear are both popular choices. We’ll explore the characteristics of both to help you decide which one best complements your personal style and preferences.
GIA vs. IGI Diamond Grading
When searching for the perfect diamond, quality is crucial. Leading organizations like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have established strict grading protocols, ensuring consistency and reliability in diamond evaluation.
Carat Weight vs. Appearance
You may have heard the term “bigger is better” and, in some cases, that may be true. However, when it comes to purchasing a diamond, it’s important to keep in mind that carat weight is not exactly equivalent to its visual appearance.
Diamond Face-Off: Oval vs. Radiant
Oval shapes and radiant cuts are the two most popular shapes of the last several years. Since the two are fairly different in appearance, choosing between them could be difficult. We’re here to break down each cut and see how they compare and contrast.
Diamond Face-Off: Round vs. Cushion Comparison
Cushions and rounds are often considered sister shapes, but these two brilliant cuts have several distinct differences. Here’s a comparison: Cushion vs. Round.
Guide To Fancy Shapes & Cuts
You’ve probably heard the term “fancy cut” or “fancy shape” when shopping for a diamond, but might not know what that means exactly. In the simplest terms possible, “fancy” shapes refer to everything that isn’t round.
Lab Diamonds: Benefits and Differences
With the rise in popularity of lab diamonds in the market, there has been a lot of debate about the benefits and differences between them and natural diamonds. We are not here to push one over the other, we simply want to make sure everyone is educated on the facts.
Unique Diamond Cuts
The way a diamond is cut unlocks a whole new dimension of sparkle, fire, and personality. While the round brilliant will forever be the quintessential staple shape, a captivating array of unique cuts awaits discovery. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of unique diamond cuts.
Diamond Face-Off: Cushion vs. Radiant
Cushions and radiants may appear similar at first glance, but these two brilliant cuts have have a few distinct differences. How do these shapes compare: Cushion vs. Radiant.
All About Yellow Diamonds
Like color gemstones, diamonds come in all sorts of fancy colors–most popular being yellow. While colorless diamonds are the traditional choice, the second most popular option for diamond center stones is a yellow diamond.