What is “magic size”?
Weights such as 0.5 carat, 0.75 carat, and 1 carat are considered “magic size”. Visually, there is little difference
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Weights such as 0.5 carat, 0.75 carat, and 1 carat are considered “magic size”. Visually, there is little difference
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The modern carat system started with locust beans. Early gem traders used small, uniform beans as the weight for
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The depth of the pavilion is the length from the bottom of the girdle to the curette, and
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Small crystals can be trapped inside the diamond during formation. As the crystal grows, the atomic structure can become
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As with color scales, GIA’s clarity grading system was developed because jewelers used potentially misleading terms such as
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No. Diamonds that are naturally colored outside the normal color range are called fancy colored diamonds. FTC does not provide
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Before GIA generalized the D to Z color grading scale, all systems were roughly used. Classification by A, B,
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The world’s most acclaimed authority on diamonds and colored stones is called GIA. Three to six separate gemologists evaluate
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Certificates are known by wholesalers, retailers, and consumers as diamond grading reports or diamond dossier. The certificate states the
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All loose diamonds, rings and jewelry listed on our website are sold with a 100% Money Back Guarantee. Designing
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