What Diamonds Are Made Of?

What Diamonds Are Made Of?

Diamonds are considered precious gemstones, but their origins are quite humble. When diamonds are polished for jewelry, they sparkle brilliantly. However, the raw diamond looks very different from its polished state. Diamonds form deep within the Earth under intense heat and pressure over billions of years. The composition and structure of diamonds sheds light on…

GIA Certificate for Diamond

Which Diamonds are Certified?

The diamond trade is flooded with con-artists who take advantage of buyers at every opportunity. The naked eye can spot very little difference between a natural diamond and an enhanced lab made diamond. Diamond collectors and enthusiasts can tell the difference because they have experience but common buyers can not. The seller’s word cannot be…

Who Cuts Diamonds

Who Cuts Diamonds?

When diamonds are originally mined from the earth, they are found in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. In order to be used for jewelry, these must be cut to take advantage of the particular stone’s features and polished for grading and setting. You may wonder just who cuts diamonds from the natural stones…