Diamond Table and Depth: Ideal Percentages by Shape
When people shop for a diamond, the conversation usually starts with carat weight, color and clarity. Yet the factor that decides wheth...
What is Diamond Symmetry? Grades, Flaws & Value
Diamond symmetry is a measure of how precisely a diamond’s facets are shaped, aligned and positioned relative to one another. It is a c...
Old Mine Cut vs Old European Cut: Full Comparison Guide
Old Mine Cut and Old European Cut diamonds are both antique precursors to the modern round brilliant, but they are not the same cut. Th...
Diamond Cut Grades: Complete Chart & Buying Guide (2026)
A diamond cut grade tells you how well a stone was cut to return light — not what shape it is. The GIA scale runs Excellent, Very Good,...
Diamond Resale Value: What You Actually Get Back
Diamonds are marketed as forever — but almost every buyer eventually wonders what their stone would fetch if they sold it. The honest a...
What is Diamond Fire? Full Guide to Diamond Sparkle
Tilt a well-cut diamond under a restaurant light and, for an instant, it throws off a spark of red, blue, or green before flashing back...
AGS vs GIA: Which Diamond Certification Should You Trust in 2026?
When you're comparing loose diamonds or finished jewelry from two different sources, the grading report attached to each stone is often...
Types of Diamond Inclusions: The Complete Guide
Look closely at almost any diamond under magnification and you'll find something inside it: a tiny crystal, a wisp of cloud, a hairline...
Diamond Shapes Guide: 10 Types Explained
When you start shopping for a diamond — whether it's a natural stone, a lab-grown diamond, moissanite, or cubic zirconia — the first re...
Diamond Clarity Chart: A Complete Buying Guide (2026)
Of the Four Cs — cut, color, clarity, and carat — clarity is the one buyers misunderstand most. It sounds like a simple pass/fail purit...
