Today I’m going to take a look at one of the “4 C’s” of how diamonds are graded. For those that aren’t aware, diamonds are ranked in 4 main categories or groupings - cut, color, carat and clarity. Today I want to have a close look at one of the biggies – clarity.
The clarity grading scale ranges from IF (the best) down to I3 (the worst). As a whole, there are 10 different categories that a diamond can be given.
Clarity refers to how many “inclusions” that are found in the stone. In a nut-shell, inclusions are small blemishes or… Continue reading Looking at the grading of diamonds - let's talk about clarity!
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Colored Gemstones Facts and Families:
Gemstones are very attractive even from afar. For women, a simple dress prepped with beautiful gemstones can turn something simple into something elegant. The brightness of the colors from within these gemstones possesses a trigger to provide a different splash of energy to its wearer. Claims have it that these gemstones have therapeutic effects too.
Based on color variety, a person is defined by what they choose. Experts say that if you’re the red type of person, you are considered passionate and loving. Others say that this type of color represents anger and fury. Thus… Continue reading Gemstones and their Brother Stones
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The emerald cut engagement ring is steadily growing in popularity with individuals from all walks of life including the rich and famous. One of the reasons for this new trend is classic rectangular shape makes it a perfect blend of classic elegance and polished modern sophistication. The emerald cut as the name implies was specifically developed for emeralds, allowing this relatively hard stone to be cut without causing breakage due to the many natural occurring inclusions. It was found that the only way this could be accomplished is by using a stepped approach with rounded corners, leaving the… Continue reading The New Classy: Emerald Cut Diamonds
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How to Value Loose Diamonds – Natural Gemstones And Opal
