Category Archives: Diamond Dictionary
4 Easy Ways To Tell If You Have A Real or Fake Diamond
Imagine you’re strolling down a sidewalk and your eye catches the sparkle of something that appears to be a diamond… could this be your lucky day?! Is it real and how can you tell? The best thing to do is … Continue reading
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Diamond Dictionary: Ideal Cut Round Brilliant Diamonds
When a round brilliant diamond has been cut to “ideal” proportions by a master cutter, it is a splendor to behold. The Ideal Cut Diamond describes a round brilliant diamond that has been cut to exact and mathematically proven proportions. … Continue reading
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Diamond Engagement Ring Trends for 2013
Every year brings a fresh wave of trends in engagement ring styles. Sometimes the number of options out there can be dizzying (in a good way). The two most important things to keep in mind while ring shopping, are the … Continue reading
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Cushion Cut Diamonds: Antique, Brilliant and Modified Brilliant Cuts
Cushion Cut Diamonds: Antique, Brilliant and Modified Brilliant cuts and the difference between them So your girlfriend has mentioned she wants a cushion cut diamond engagement ring… now you’re ready to start looking for the perfect ring, right? Not necessarily… … Continue reading
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Choosing Platinum or White Gold for your Engagement Ring
Knowing the differences between white gold and platinum is essential when deciding between the two metals. After you’ve chosen your diamond and your setting, showcasing its brilliance with a metal that will best allow it to shine is the next … Continue reading
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Diamond Dictionary: What is an Emerald cut diamond?
One of the most classic diamond shapes is the emerald cut. Emerald cut diamonds are either rectangular or square cut stones with beveled corners and step-cut facets. The underside of an emerald cut diamond is called the pavilion and has layers, called … Continue reading
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Diamond Dictionary: Asscher Cut Diamond
One of the most elegant and timeless diamond shapes is the Asscher cut. Nearly 110 years ago, the Asscher cut was designed and patented by Dutch diamond artisan Joseph Asscher. His brother, Abraham Asscher, furthered their company’s fame in 1903 … Continue reading
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Diamond Dictionary: Fancy Colored Diamonds
Colored diamonds relate to white diamonds as a Ferrari might relate to a BMW… magnificent, exotic and different. Natural colored diamonds exist in a rainbow of colors and intensities. Less than one percent of the thousands of diamonds graded by … Continue reading
How to Buy a Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
First developed in the early 1900′s, the Cushion Cut diamond shape has soared in popularity over the past decade. The modern day cushion is a descendant of the Old Mine Cut. When cut properly, a Cushion Cut diamond can be breathtaking … it’s … Continue reading
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