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Different Shape of Diamond

Baguette Shape A rectangular shaped diamond with step like facets. If the two longer sides taper inwards, it is known as a ‘tapered baguette’. Cut Aswell as referring to the quality of craftsmanship of a diamond, cut also refers to a diamond’s shape.

July 3, 2011  Tags: and Heart shapes., Different Shape of Diamond, Marquise, oval, Pear, Round Brilliant Ideal Cut  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Where do diamonds come from?

Until the 18th century, India was the only supplier of diamonds in the world. Diamonds were discovered in Africa in the early 19th century and subsequently became the largest producer worldwide, relying on Zaire for industrial diamonds and South Africa for gem quality diamonds. Since the early 80′s, Australia has been producing the most diamonds [...]

July 3, 2011  Tags: Africa, Australia, diamonds, india, South Africa  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Diamond Certificates

Diamond Certificates are invaluable documents that show in detail a diamond’s credentials. They provide a unique fingerprint of a diamond which is a source of vital information to the trained gemologist, jeweller or consumer. A diamond certificate will contain a complete quality description of the diamond and will include information on shape, weight, clarity, fluorescence, [...]

July 3, 2011  Tags: Diamond Certificates, Gem Trade Laboratory  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Diamond Care

Although diamond is the hardest material on earth, without proper care and attention, it is susceptible to damage. A good setting will prevent most damage, but reasonable care is essential to ensure you can enjoy your investment for many years. Storage It is best to store your diamond jewellery separately. For example, using a cloth [...]

July 3, 2011  Tags: Chemicals, Diamond Care, Diamond Cleaning, Regular Check up, Storage  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Diamond:Rough to Polished

A diamond is found naturally in the rough form. It looks much like a crystal and lacks any real lustre. The true brilliance and fire of the stone is only unlocked after a number of processes described below. These processes can all be performed by different specialists. Marking: The first step in diamond cutting is [...]

July 3, 2011  Tags: crystal, diamond cutting, Diamond:Rough to Polished, polished diamond  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Method of Cleaning Diamonds

Diamonds, including earrings, pendants, and rings, are often the most valuable pieces of jewelry in an individual’s collection. Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain that value, because a dirty diamond will appear yellow and cloudy, diminishing the stone’s brilliance and sparkle. Since color and clarity are two of the factors used to determine a diamond’s [...]

July 2, 2011  Tags: how to clean diamond, how to clean diamond at home, Method of Cleaning Diamonds, Professional Cleaning of diamond  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

Diamond Grading & Diamond Grading Reports

Diamond grading is carried out under independent strict laboratory conditions by a fully qualified and vastly experienced gem trades laboratory grader. Never fall into the trap of thinking that an in-house jewelry store laboratory is the same thing or as good as an independent grading laboratory, it’s not! There are various inspections undertaken on a [...]

April 26, 2011  Tags: A.G.S Diamond Grading Reports, diamond clarity, Diamond Color, Diamond Grading, diamond grading chart, diamond grading companies, diamond grading labs, Diamond Grading Reports, gia diamond clarity, gia diamond color, gia diamond grading, gia diamond grading chart, gia diamond grading scale, gia diamond grading system, gia diamond pricing  Posted in: Activities   No Comments

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