education: Diamonds 101

Diamond Shape diagram

Diamonds 101: Shape

The shape and outlines of a diamond play a large part in their appearance. While round diamonds have long been popular, new and modern shapes ...
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Carat Comparison chart

Diamonds 101: Carat

Carat is used as a measurement of the diamond size (in weight). A metric “carat” is defined as 200 milligrams. Carats are subdivided into 100 points ...
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Diamond Clarity chart

Diamonds 101: Clarity

Practically all diamonds contain naturally occurring internal characteristics called inclusions. The size, nature, location and amount of inclusions determine a diamonds clarity grade and affect ...
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Diamond Color examples

Diamonds 101: Color

Many diamonds, although they appear colorless, actually have a slight yellow or brown tone. As these tones become more apparent, the rarity and the cost ...
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Cut Anatomy of Diamond

Diamonds 101: Cut

Cut Grades A diamonds Cut Grade is critical to the beauty of the finished piece. Diamonds that are designed, cut and finished by a knowledgeable ...
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