It may surprise you to know that in many ways a diamond is no more than a pretty piece of coal. In terms of geology, diamonds and coal are almost exactly the same apart from two key differences. The first being the differing ways the carbon atoms are arranged and the second being the way […]
It may surprise you to know that two separate diamonds which are equal in weight, proportion and clarity may vary significantly in price, on the same date, with an equal grading report date and the same mark up date. But, this may still be so.
If you visit a jewellers shop or search for diamond […]
One way of deciding the quality of a diamond is to look at its clarity rating. Rating a diamond by clarity is done by looking at the diamond’s appearance and noting any inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions can be tiny cracks in the diamond which may make it appear milky, they can also be foreign objects […]
When choosing a diamond, one of the most important things you will need to consider is the carat weight. The carat weight is very important because it is the most significant factor in determining the value of a diamond. For example, a two carat diamond ring will cost approximately three times as much as a […]
Whether you are buying a diamond necklace, diamond earrings or any other piece of diamond jewellery, you need to make sure that you are fully aware what you are paying for. One of the fundamental aspects of this process is to access the clarity of the diamond in question.
When we speak of a diamond’s clarity, […]