As a GIA certified gemologist with over 20 years of experience in the diamond industry, I’m often asked about color enhanced diamonds by customers looking for more affordable diamond jewelry...
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Some couples may find the price tag of high quality, natural diamonds out of reach for their engagement ring or anniversary gift. This is where enhanced diamonds come into play. Enhanced diamonds...
Excellent clarity is one of the most prized attributes in a diamond, hiking up values dramatically as clarity grade improves. Not surprisingly, the demand for high clarity diamonds has led to...
Wondering about buying a VVS diamond, but don’t have a clue what it really means or how much it should cost? Should you buy a VVS diamond or something cheaper for an engagement ring? Well, here...
Like a house, a car, or a stock, diamonds are an investment. Whenever we invest our dollars into anything, we want to be certain that we are getting the value we paid for. That is why diamonds are...
What are VVS, VVS1, and VVS2 Diamonds? How They Are Different?
Shopping for a diamond ring and don't know what VSS stands for? VSS means Very, Very, Slightly Included on the clarity grading scale. VVS points out the level of imperfections in a diamond. VSS...