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Diamond Clarity

The clarity of a diamond is a grade of the amount of inclusions within the diamond and also the types. In general terms, the better the clarity grade the less chance of you being able to see any inclusions with … Continue reading

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Making a Bespoke Engagement Ring

There are already a huge array of options for the potential diamond engagement ring buyer just including popular stock models. However, there is always the option of creating your own design of ring, and the advancement in technology encompassing metallurgy, … Continue reading

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How To Buy Diamond Engagement Rings Online

Following the trend with prospective engagement ring buyers to move into the digital word in search of a better diamond at a better price. Many online suppliers offer the chance to see your ring before final payment is made, but … Continue reading

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Filigree Designs

A filigree ring is a ring that is characterised by intricate often ornamental designs. They are usually very delicate patterns that require incredible skill to cast accurately and therefore they can cost more due to labour costs. They are often … Continue reading

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Diamond Production: Where Do They Come From?

Diamonds have been mined on a mass-production scale for many years and there are in total 35 countries in the world where sizable diamond stocks have been found. Diamond is only found in Kimberlite which is a volcanic rock. Volcanic … Continue reading

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Testing For Fake Diamonds

The advent of new technology that allows synthetic diamonds to be created relatively quickly and relatively cheaply has not only led to the prospect of further industrial uses for diamond (as CPU heathsinks or semi-conductors for example), but also to … Continue reading

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Off-Certificate Diamond Factors

Go to any online diamond company that keeps an online inventory and compare prices for diamonds of the same colour, clarity, cut and carat. There will be a difference between two stones that on paper are exactly the same, but … Continue reading

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Diamond Rings And The Colours Of The Rainbow

The colour of a diamond that was sought after till a few years ago was white or colourless. Now however, coloured diamonds have also become quite fashionable and you see that there are a number of celebrities who love to … Continue reading

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Wedding Ring: Plain Band No More

If you had said wedding rings and styling in the same breath, the previous generations would have laughed. A wedding ring for them was functional and what style was there in a band of gold? And the world keeps turning … Continue reading

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Engagement Rings And Wider Bands

Traditional engagement rings were supposed to have a huge diamond and a slim yellow gold band. Today, while a huge diamond is something everyone would love to have, they are looking at wider bands. People probably thought that a narrow … Continue reading

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