by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
Diamonds come in every color of the rainbow. The body color of a white diamond can range from colorless to light yellow. As one of The Four “C”s of judging diamond quality, color refers to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds. As a rule, the...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
Clarity, one of The Four “C”s of judging diamond quality, refers to the presence of surface or internal flaws within a diamond caused during its formation or the cutting process. Diamond Blemishes When the marks occur on the surface, they are known as...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
Common Carat Weights and Corresponding Points The term “Carat” refers to the weight of a diamond. This measurement is one of The Four “C”s used to determine diamond quality. Carats are also the measure of weight for most gems, with one Carat...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
How Do You Choose The Right Shape Diamond? When most people think of diamonds, what comes to mind is the modern round brilliant cut – and with good reason. Many experts consider this the “ideal” shape for a diamond because it maximizes a...
