by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Selecting A 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 stone’s sparkle. According to the Diamond...
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | Featured, From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
How To Select The Right Diamond We have put together our wealth of knowledge on diamonds to help answer many of our customer’s questions. Educating yourself on the basics of diamond purchasing can help ease the possibly overwhelming and frustrating buying process....
by D. Cole Jewelers | Aug 13, 2013 | From The Experts, Selecting A Diamond
The Key To A Diamond’s Brilliance Like most gemstones, diamonds require cutting and polishing. The skill of a diamond cutter is required to unlock the extraordinary and unique beauty of a diamond. Many gemologists believe this is the most important –...
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...
