DIAMOND CUT
Take a diamond ring and tilt it back and forth in the light. You see those sparkles and flashes of light? That’s the life and beauty of a diamond. That’s what we crave. That’s what [Read More…]
Take a diamond ring and tilt it back and forth in the light. You see those sparkles and flashes of light? That’s the life and beauty of a diamond. That’s what we crave. That’s what [Read More…]
In their purest form, diamonds are all white by nature. White color doesn’t actually mean that the diamonds are physically white in color (like a piece of paper), but that they are colorless, or have [Read More…]
Diamond clarity is all about the amount of flaws and imperfections (called inclusions and blemishes) that a diamond has. The less flaws (or clarity characteristics), the cleaner the stone, the higher the clarity, quality and [Read More…]
The 4C’s of diamonds was devised by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) way back in 1949 to help jewelers and the diamond industry gain some consistency over diamond grading standards. The 4C’s are 4 main [Read More…]
10 Grand? Savings? You bet… It’s so easy to save that much money on diamonds (and in this case BIG diamonds), if you shop and compare before you buy. Companies like James Allen and Blue [Read More…]
The 4C’s of diamond grading are: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight! These 4C’s are what determine the quality of the diamond and the price. These 4C’s are what most of America uses to evaluate [Read More…]
WELCOME TO THE ULTIMATE DIAMOND GUIDE Let me introduce myself, I’m Richard Scott, certified diamontologist and gemologist. I’ve had over 30 years of experience in diamonds, selling, training and management. I’ve written 2 wonderful books [Read More…]
Let’s Play a Game… I’ll show you diamonds, magnified, close-up (at 20x magnification), and your job is to determine the quality. It’s a great way to test your ability to judge a diamond’s features. The [Read More…]
Engagement Ring Shopping? I’m here to help… Because people get so misguided, so misinformed, and some, well some just don’t know what to look for. Until now! For this post will be a real eye-opener [Read More…]
Look at your Jewelry… Do you see tiny diamonds in your rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and even watches? And I’m talking small-small here (Not 1/4 carat, or even 1/5…) I’m talking hard-to-see itty-bitty diamonds. The [Read More…]
Buying a loose diamond? Looking for a grand stone of exceptional quality? (and not wanting to learn all the technical info associated with diamond knowledge?) Then this is the post to read For I’ll give [Read More…]
Think you know the 4 C’s? Think you understand all about the Grades and Ranges? Want to Test that Knowledge? This Quiz is all about the 4 C’s of Diamonds. If you’ve been reading my [Read More…]