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Choose a Style

Choosing the right style for your diamond ring is purely a matter of personal taste. In addition to the many shapes diamonds themselves come in, there are many setting styles to choose from at Diamond, from the more traditional and classic, to the more modern and fashion forward. Some rings have only a center stone (called a solitaire),

 

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Diamond Glossary

Don't know a culet from a pavilion when it comes to diamonds? Don't worry. We've put together a comprehensive glossary to help you understand these sometimes-technical terms. Just click the first letter of the word you're looking for and you'll get a clear, concise definition.

 

Mon May 16 2005
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Diamonds - Care & Cleaning

Since your diamond is a valuable investment, you’ll want to take proper care of it to make sure it does indeed ‘last forever’. This section contains some basic tips to help keep your diamond looking its best.

 

Mon May 16 2005
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Set a Budget

The next step in finding the right diamond is to set a budget. Just like any other purchase, it will help if you have at least a range in mind. How much is the right amount? Well, you’ve no doubt heard the two-month’s salary guideline. But remember, it’s a very personal decision only you can make. In the end, you can feel confident that

 

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Understanding Carat Weight

A diamond’s weight is measured in what is known as a ‘carat’, which is a small unit of measurement equal to 200 milligrams. Carat is not a measure of a diamond’s size, since cutting a diamond to different proportions can affect its weight. (The word ‘Karat’ is used to express the purity of gold, and is not used in relation to

 

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Understanding Clarity

Another vital grading characteristic in diamonds is their clarity. This refers to the number, position and size of the inclusions that occur naturally inside diamonds. The fewer and less obvious the inclusions, the more valuable the diamond. Here is an illustration that shows the clarity grading scale that has been established by the

 

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Understanding Color

The most important thing to know about color when it comes to diamonds is, in general, the less color a diamond has, the more valuable it is, all other factors being equal. Diamonds are found in nature in a wide range of colors, from completely colorless (the most desirable trait) to slightly yellow, to brown. So-called ‘fancy

 

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Understanding Cut

The only one of the 4Cs that is within our control is a diamond's cut. Cut is the result of a craftsman’s skill in transforming a rough diamond into a breathtaking gem. A diamond has facets that allow light to enter it, become refracted, and exit in a rainbow of colors. So it follows that a better cut diamond does a better job of dazzling us

 

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