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Diamond Carat Guide: Size vs. Quality

Diamond Carat Guide: Size vs. Quality

Diamond carat weight measures mass, not size. Why prices jump at round numbers, how cut and shape change how big a carat looks, and what to weigh before buying.

Diamond Carat Guide: Size vs. Quality

Diamond carat weight measures mass, not size. Why prices jump at round numbers, how cut and shape change how big a carat looks, and what to weigh before buying.

Salt & Pepper Diamonds Explained

Salt & Pepper Diamonds Explained

Salt and pepper diamonds are natural diamonds chosen for their inclusions. What the flecks are, how these stones are priced, and how to pick one by eye.

Salt & Pepper Diamonds Explained

Salt and pepper diamonds are natural diamonds chosen for their inclusions. What the flecks are, how these stones are priced, and how to pick one by eye.

Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

Shop for a diamond with confidence. Our guide covers the 4Cs, diamond shapes, vintage cuts, certifications, and practical tips for every budget

Understanding the 4Cs of Diamonds

Shop for a diamond with confidence. Our guide covers the 4Cs, diamond shapes, vintage cuts, certifications, and practical tips for every budget

Vintage Diamond Cuts: Old European, Old Mine & Rose

Vintage Diamond Cuts: Old European, Old Mine & ...

How Old European, Old Mine, and rose cut diamonds differ in sparkle, height, and era, and how to evaluate one without a modern cut grade.

Vintage Diamond Cuts: Old European, Old Mine & ...

How Old European, Old Mine, and rose cut diamonds differ in sparkle, height, and era, and how to evaluate one without a modern cut grade.

November Birthstones: Citrine & Topaz

November Birthstones: Citrine & Topaz

November’s birthstones, citrine and topaz, are like a burst of sunshine on a crisp fall day - radiant, warm, and unapologetically vibrant. 

November Birthstones: Citrine & Topaz

November’s birthstones, citrine and topaz, are like a burst of sunshine on a crisp fall day - radiant, warm, and unapologetically vibrant. 

Peridot: Gemstone Guide for August Birthdays

August Birthstone Peridot: Meteorites & Mistake...

Peridot is August's birthstone. How Georgian and Victorian jewelers used it, where the best stones are mined, and what separates a good peridot from the rest.

August Birthstone Peridot: Meteorites & Mistake...

Peridot is August's birthstone. How Georgian and Victorian jewelers used it, where the best stones are mined, and what separates a good peridot from the rest.