diamonds

  Buying a diamond is a big purchase. You’ve probably put a lot of thought and time into this decision. Buying a diamond is often celebrating a momentous occasion. It’s meaningful and – let’s be honest – it’s an investment. You want to choose your diamond carefully and spend your money wisely. How can you buy a diamond and feel confident in your decision. Let’s look at where and how you can buy diamonds safely. What kind of research can I do before buying a diamond? Most people don’t buy a diamond on a whim. You need to do a

If you’re shopping for diamonds, you may have heard about laboratory-grown diamonds. Compared to natural diamonds, there are a few key differences you may want to know about the two. Let’s take a closer look at how they differ and more. The development of laboratory-grown diamonds vs. natural grown A laboratory-grown diamond is exactly as its name states: grown in a lab, in contrast to being formed in the earth, as are natural diamonds. The main difference between laboratory grown and natural diamonds is the process of developing them and the time needed for them to form. Natural diamonds may

Did you know that brown diamonds show more flashes of colored light than “colorless” diamonds? If you are in the market for brown diamonds, be sure to ask your jeweler for an AGS Laboratories Colored Diamond Document. It’s a grading report that presents the technical aspects and nuances of colored diamond grading to jewelry buyers with easy-to-understand verbiage and graphics. Brown diamonds will no longer be described simply as “a brown diamond,” but will be communicated visually, highlighting the nuances within the diamond’s color. For example, a diamond with even distribution of brown throughout and hints of orange, could be