Diamonds 101 158 items total July 31, 2024 GIA vs. IGI Diamond Grading When searching for the perfect diamond, quality is crucial. Leading organizations like the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have established strict grading protocols, ensuring consistency and reliability in diamond evaluation. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Behind the Showcase on July 31, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. July 22, 2024 Carat Weight vs. Appearance You may have heard the term “bigger is better” and, in some cases, that may be true. However, when it comes to purchasing a diamond, it’s important to keep in mind that carat weight is not exactly equivalent to its visual appearance. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on July 22, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. July 15, 2024 Diamond Face-Off: Oval vs. Radiant Oval shapes and radiant cuts are the two most popular shapes of the last several years. Since the two are fairly different in appearance, choosing between them could be difficult. We’re here to break down each cut and see how they compare and contrast. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on July 15, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. June 28, 2024 Diamond Face-Off: Round vs. Cushion Comparison Cushions and rounds are often considered sister shapes, but these two brilliant cuts have several distinct differences. Here’s a comparison: Cushion vs. Round. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on June 28, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. May 24, 2024 Guide To Fancy Shapes & Cuts You’ve probably heard the term “fancy cut” or “fancy shape” when shopping for a diamond, but might not know what that means exactly. In the simplest terms possible, “fancy” shapes refer to everything that isn’t round. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on May 24, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. April 24, 2024 Lab Diamonds: Benefits and Differences With the rise in popularity of lab diamonds in the market, there has been a lot of debate about the benefits and differences between them and natural diamonds. We are not here to push one over the other, we simply want to make sure everyone is educated on the facts. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 24, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. April 15, 2024 Unique Diamond Cuts The way a diamond is cut unlocks a whole new dimension of sparkle, fire, and personality. While the round brilliant will forever be the quintessential staple shape, a captivating array of unique cuts awaits discovery. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of unique diamond cuts. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 15, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. April 7, 2024 Diamond Face-Off: Cushion vs. Radiant Cushions and radiants may appear similar at first glance, but these two brilliant cuts have have a few distinct differences. How do these shapes compare: Cushion vs. Radiant. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on April 7, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. March 31, 2024 All About Yellow Diamonds Like color gemstones, diamonds come in all sorts of fancy colors–most popular being yellow. While colorless diamonds are the traditional choice, the second most popular option for diamond center stones is a yellow diamond. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101, Trending Now on March 31, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. February 22, 2024 Antique Cuts: Old European Cut vs. Old Mine Cut Rounds and Cushions are old diamond cuts. However, the brilliant faceting patterns that are popular today were not the original way these diamond shapes were cut. Originally known as Old European Cuts and Old Mine Cuts, the evolution of these two antique cuts is quite similar. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on February 22, 2024 by Bailey Gossett. December 26, 2023 Diamonds 101: The Princess Cut Princess cut diamonds are true squares; they are the only popularized shape with pointed corners whereas most other shapes have rounded corners or cut corners. Is this royal shape the center stone for you? Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on December 26, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. October 23, 2023 Diamond Face-Off: Modified Brilliant vs. Antique Cushions Unlike other gem cuts, cushions have more than one popular type of cut: the Modified Brilliant Cut and the Antique Cushion Cut, also known as the Old Mine Cut. Modified brilliant cushion cuts have always been one of the top five most popular options for engagement rings, but in the last year, antique cushions have slowly been moving their way up. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 on October 23, 2023 by Bailey Gossett. Items 1 to 12 of 158 total Page:123...14