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How Are White Diamonds Graded for Color?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

According to the GIA, “a chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue, like a drop of pure water.

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Unconventional Engagement Rings for the Daring Bride-to-Be

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Does the standard diamond solitaire make you yawn? Perhaps you’d like something a little more daring—or at least more closely matched to your unique style.

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Posted in bezel setting, choosing an engagement ring, color, custom jewelry, diamonds, engagement rings, raw diamonds, unconventional engagement rings, unique engagement rings, untraditional engagement rings

Diamonds 101

Posted on December 08, 2011 by Barbara Polinsky | 1 Comment

Every diamond is as unique as the individual that wears it and weighing the pros and cons of a particular stone can be confusing.  Here's a quick overview of the 4C's 

CUT

The most identifiable of the four C's and the only grade that humans actually play a role in influencing. The cut of a diamond does not only refer to the shape but the facet design, finish and proportions of the diamond. A diamond that is well cut will radiate light and brilliance because the facet angles are optimum. Vintage diamonds can be an exception to this rule.

COLOR

The color of a diamond refers to the hue and saturation of the intensity or lack of color in a diamond. Color is graded in shades of yellow, brown and gray and comes from different levels of nitrogen below the surface of the earth; little to no nitrogen produces colorless diamonds. High levels of nitrogen produce yellow and brown hues. Color is graded in letter classifications from colorless (D-E-F), near colorless (G-H-I-J) and degrees of yellow and brown (K to Z). Some of the most rare colors occur in fancy, vivid shades of yellow, pink and even blue.

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