Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

By checking a diamond’s clarity it becomes possible to find out the level of the imperfections that are present in the diamond. Diamonds are extracted from deep within the surface of the earth and so they come with their own set of inbuilt birthmarks known as inclusions as well as blemishes that mar the diamond’s surface. Rarely does a diamond have none or very few birthmarks and those that do are obviously purer and bound to be very expensive. Four Factors To find out about a diamond’s purity there are four factors that need to be taken into account: cut… Continue reading Diamond Clarity Information: Please Follow The GIA’s International Diamond Grading System

If you are someone who is in the market for a diamond engagement ring, then you’re probably planning a proposal in the near future.  First off – Congrats!  Getting engaged is an exciting time in your life and is something that every woman has envisioned since she was a child.

Time for the crucial part of the process – hunting for an engagement ring!  Many guys think that this is the hardest part of proposing.  Everyone knows that a diamond is a girl’s best friend!  Unfortunately, most guys have never bought a diamond before so they have no… Continue reading Here's How To Save Big Bucks on an Engagement Ring

Today I’m going to have a look at one of the “4 C’s” of diamonds. In case you don’t know, diamonds are graded 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 range for grading clarity goes from IF (the best) down to I3 (the worst). In total, there are 10 grades that a diamond can fall into.

Clarity looks at the number of “inclusions” that are present in the stone. Basically, inclusions are small blemishes or imperfections. These occur naturally when… Continue reading Looking at how a diamond is graded - let's talk about clarity!