Diamond Education

Diamond pendants are one of the most popular diamond jewelry items on the market.  They are easily customized, fun to personalize, can range from quite affordable to overwhelmingly extravagant and are frequently unisex.  While there are ...

Diamond Necklaces range from simple to extravagant.  Because of the number of diamonds that are needed to create a diamond necklace, a diamond necklace is typically a significant financial investment.  Of course, a diamond necklace is an ...

There is a world of diamond jewelry out there.  If you are a first time diamond buyer, it’s most likely that you are shopping for fine jewelry inlaid with diamonds.  Many rookie diamond jewelry buyers aren’t quite sure what they are ...

There are a number of reputable gemological laboratories founded abroad that provide consumer education, laboratory certification and engage in advanced gemological research.  The European Gemological Laboratories USA (EGL USA), European ...

The American Gem Society (AGS) established its diamond grading laboratory services in 1996 and have since been esteemed for their rigid grading techniques and uncompromising standards. The AGS Laboratories (AGSL) offer several state-of-the-art ...

The Gemological Institute in America (GIA) was established in 1931.  It was founded to invest in gemological research, to provide education and laboratory services and to protect every diamond and gemstone consumer. In the 1950s the GIA ...

What is a Pave Setting?Pave settings always hold a number of diamonds or gemstones.  These stones are seated in individual cavities imprinted into a metal base and secured by little metal beads or small prongs.  Gems are set every closely ...

What is a Side Stone Ring Setting?A side stone setting refers to a design in which a center diamond is flanked by two or more decorative stones. These side stones can either be matching diamonds or brightly colored gemstones such as rubies or ...

What is Diamond Cut? The cut of a diamond has the most impact on its overall appearance.  Rough, uncut, unpolished diamonds typically appear dull, lifeless and plain to the naked eye.  The cut of a diamond is what unleashes its ...

What is Diamond Clarity? As diamonds form deep within the earth at extreme temperatures and harsh pressures, minerals, air, and other substances can get trapped within. The diamond may also acquire tiny cracks, breaks or fissures. Internal ...