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About Diamond Weights

Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight.
One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a
diamond is referred to as four grains, this
also means that it is a one carat diamond.
The word Carat comes from the word carob.
A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the
Mediterrane...

Choosing The Cut of A Diamond

There are many different cuts of diamonds
to choose from. The cut essentially refers to
the shape that the diamond is cut into �
unless you are in the diamond or jewelry
business, but this shape has a great impact
on the much the diamond sparkles.

The m...

Colored Diamonds

Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage
these days. Gemologists have developed
new ways to create versions that are
affordable for the average person - by
treating less desirable diamonds. These
less desirable diamonds are treated with
irradiation followed by intense...

Diamond Brands and What They Mean

Diamonds are one of the few products that
simply cannot be �branded.� Even though
there are different cuts, different grades, and
different values placed on each and every
diamond in existence, no diamond is any
specific brand � just as gold is not a sp...

Diamond Certificates

A diamond certificate is also known as a
Diamond Grading Report. This report comes
from the Gemological Institute of America
(GIA), and you should require this report
when you are purchasing a diamond.

With a diamond certificate, you can verify
the color, cut, ca...

Diamond Grading Reports

You�ve been told that having a certificate or
a diamond grading report is important, and
as a responsible consumer, you get one �
unfortunately, you probably won�t understand
a word of what is on that diamond grading
report, unless you are a jeweler.

On the co...

Diamond Scams

When it comes to diamonds, there are
numerous scams to avoid. Most scams are
minor, but there are some major ones that
come up from time to time concerning the
buying and selling of diamonds. Scams
occur simply because most people who buy
diamonds � for whatever reasons ...

Famous Diamonds

Among the most well known diamonds is the
Hope. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond
is currently on display at the Smithsonian.
The legends of the ill-fortune and curse
bestowed on the possessor of the Hope
Diamond are many. This diamond was
donated to the Smithson...

How to Care for Your Diamond

Caring for a diamond takes more than
occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever,
but they can be damaged if you are not
careful. By learning how to properly care for
your diamond, you will ensure that your
diamond is indeed forever.

First, you should take...

How to Clean your Diamonds

Through our day to day movements our
diamonds get smudged and soiled. Even
when we are not wearing them, they collect
dust. Lotions, soaps, our natural skin oils,
can cause film and grime on diamonds
and inhibit their brilliance.

Want to keep that Brill...

How to Sell A Diamond

There are many reasons why you may want
to sell a diamond that you own. Perhaps
you�ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped
for cash. The reasons why don�t really matter
� getting the best possible price is what
counts! The way to obtain the best price
for the di...

Insuring Your Diamonds

Insuring a diamond takes a bit of thought,
planning, and shopping around. Diamond
insurance isn�t like purchasing car insurance.
It is quite different. Depending on the state
that you live in, there are basically three
different types of policies that will cover
...

Selecting Diamonds

Diamonds are graded for certification by
laboratories using grading criteria. Four of
these criteria are critical to understand when
making a diamond purchase or investment.
Known as the �Four C�s� these criteria are:
color, cut, clarity and carat.

Color is the r...

Synthetic Diamonds

The first synthetic diamonds were produced
by General Electric in 1954. A synthetic
diamond is basically a rock that has the
durability, refractive index and hardness of
a natural diamond � but it is made by man.
A synthetic diamond should not be
confused with stimu...