Category: Diamonds

Popular since the 1980s, radiant is the first angular shape that has a complete brilliant-cut facet pattern. It is also one of…

Admired for their long lines and dramatic half-of-mirrors effect, emerald cut diamonds are fashioned in a unique manner known as step cut…

Cut quality is probably the most important characteristic of a diamond as it is the defining feature to maximize your stone’s brilliance,…

Every diamond is unique. However, all diamonds share certain structural features. Diamond anatomy determines its proportions, brilliance, dispersion and scintillation.  Having a…

Have you ever wondered if the diamond you have received from your ancestors is genuine? Let’s see if it is possible to…

While many of the basics of how to buy a diamond apply to all diamond types, they vary a bit among the…

The terms single cut and full cut are relatively unknown among the buyers, so deciding between them is not usually a major…

The terms “diamond size” and “carat weight” are often used interchangeably; however, these two terms actually refer to different characteristics. Let’s see…

It is not a secret that the colour grade is one of the most important characteristics of a diamond, significantly affecting its…

Diamond buyers often compare Asscher and princess cuts when they think of a square looking diamond. Although these two cuts share some…

While many of the basics of how to buy a diamond apply to all diamond types, they vary a bit among the…

There are many methods to tell if a diamond is real or fake, but most of them are not 100% reliable. However,…