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People often evaluate diamonds based on how much sparkle they provide. While choosing a diamond this way is perfectly fine, the diamond’s sparkle isn’t the only aspect of the diamond’s light performance – one of which is scintillation. So, what is diamond scintillation? Diamond scintillation refers to the flashes of light emitted from various facets…

Certifying your diamonds might seem like a load of bureaucracy when you get into it – and that may as well be true when you don’t know what you’re getting into when you start the process. But if you know the differences between the certificates and the institutions that give them out and validate your…

When shopping for diamonds, a certain amount of people will make the diamond’s size – and, in turn, its weight – their number one priority. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a larger-looking stone.  Chances are, you’ve heard about diamond carat weight, but can you measure diamond weight in grams? The answer is yes; you most…

Buying a diamond can be pretty overwhelming. After you get through all of the basics regarding diamond 4C’s, there’s still one more thing you should take into consideration – understanding the difference between a diamond appraisal and diamond certification. So, diamond appraisal vs. diamond certification, which one is better? The truth is neither is better…

Cubic zirconia appears similar to diamonds, sometimes to a miraculous extent. But while they might shine bright, there are a few flaws that remain hidden out of sight – at least at a glance.  How is cubic zirconia formed? Could the average individual even spot the difference between real diamonds and CZ? How do they…

Diamonds are the rarest and most valuable among all gemstones. However, they have varying levels of desirability – and are accessible in varying numbers. As a result, their worth and prices vary significantly from one stone to the next. Your most effective tool when buying diamonds is information.  Diamonds are the most popular precious stone…

When people think of diamonds, a few characteristics come to mind first – such as clarity, cut, size (often confused with carat weight), and color. There are some less known – but no less critical – features that should be added to the list.  You’ve probably heard about luminescence in the animal kingdom – but…

It’s easy to understand why diamond stud earrings have been fashionable since the late 1800s. They have a remarkable ability to switch between subtlety and glitz – you can wear them from day to night, with pants or ball gowns.  But how do you pick the perfect earrings? Are diamond earring setting types so important? …

When shopping for diamonds, you’ve probably come across all sorts of terms that describe their clarity. One of these terms is LC, so the question is: What does LC mean in diamond? In essence, LC is short for loupe clean, and it’s sometimes used to refer to diamonds with the best clarity grade – IF…

For nearly 2000 years, the word “Golconda” brought to mind images of prosperity, wealth, and, more importantly, diamonds. Golconda Fort was a trading center that has seen many large and beautiful diamonds.  But you might still be wondering: Which diamond was found in Golconda Fort? As a matter of fact, several diamonds originated from Golconda,…