diamond education

Lab Grown Diamonds The technology for  Lab Grown Diamonds is short for chemical vapor deposition.  The process to grow CVD synthetic diamonds has increased significantly over the past few years.   Furthermore, this new technology is responsible for improving synthetic diamond techniques that can produce a high-quality near-colorless synthetic lab grown diamond. These Two samples over 3 carats were found by GIA...

Cushion Cut Diamonds If you are a fan of the classic look or have seen a celebrity wearing a ring with one, the historic cushion cut diamond shape is for you.  Cushion cut diamonds were at one time the most popular diamond shape.  At that time, the cushion cut diamonds were cut by hand.  The result often being a poor...

Emerald Cut Diamonds Well made Emerald Cut Diamonds are a rectangular shape.  Additionally, they come in with step cuts along the pavilion.  With straight line facets.  Furthermore,  in order to increase stability and prevent breaks.  For example, the corners on emerald cuts are usually faceted and shaped. Emerald cuts usually have a large surface table.  With the long step cuts and...

ALROSA Diamond News In ALROSA Diamond News the company has come to terms with the Angolan national diamond company Endiama.  Also, they intend to develop the African nation’s biggest kimberlite mine. For example, it is an estimate that the project could be worth $35 billion.  Also, it is speculated that the potential could likely be more than that.  Additionally, this...

Diamond Trading Diamond trading was slow in May.  Some hold high expectations for diamond trading at the JCK trade show.  However, some are concerned about the scheduling of the event.  As it is held during the weekdays.  Suppliers are trying to hold onto polished profits during diamond trading.   Rough diamond prices rose 1% to 2% during De Beers auction...

Diamond Sales Decline Diamond sales fall for the Dominion Diamond Corporation. The corporation reported a 21% decrease in sales during the year ending on January 31. The diamond sales decline was a result of two of its lower quality diamond mines located in Canada. Despite the lackluster sales from the previous year, the company expressed a positive outlook for the...

One should consider an overall budget when purchasing a ring. Depending on your jeweler, you should be able to choose the quality used in your ring, therefore knowing the quality of your small diamonds are paramount when making this decision. While purchasing a center diamonds, the important factors that are should always be considered are the color, clarity, cut, and carat weight of your diamond center stone.

The Pink Star diamond was cut from a rough stone weighing 132.50 carats. After the diamond was cut and polished it weighed in at 59.60 carats. The color grade is a phenomenal strong hue of pink, defined officially as fancy vivid pink.

1-800 Loose Diamonds maintains an extensive inventory ranging from .01-20+ carats. Furthermore, 1-800 Loose Diamonds entire inventory listed is privately owned. Located in the Los Angeles Jewelry District 1-800 Loose Diamonds has access to thousands of wholesale dealers not open to the public.

GIA standards and cutting diamonds are two separate entities that are symbiotic.