Diamonds and Love on Valentine’s Day

A heart made of diamonds

The day of love and romance, known as Valentine’s Day, is a much celebrated day in the Western part of the world. Because of the widespread Western culture, many people from all corners of the globe have adopted the love tradition. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to push through with proposals, anniversaries, and love … Read more

The Essentials About Diamond Clarity

The stone's clarity is graded by GIA.

When you hear “diamond clarity”, take note that it refers to blemishes or inclusions inside or outside the diamond. Gemologists heighten the clarity of diamonds through enhancement processes. Through methods such as fracture filling and laser drilling, a natural diamond that has imperfections can be free of them. Important Terms to Consider Girdle – narrow … Read more

Dos and Don’ts of Purchasing and Caring for Clarity Enhanced Diamonds

The beauty of clarity enhanced diamonds is mesmerizing.

People who are fond of buying jewelry find clarity enhanced diamonds extremely appealing. These diamonds are natural diamonds. They have just gone through chemical or mechanical processes that eliminate their blemishes (flaws on the diamond’s surface) and inclusions (flaws inside the diamond). The said processes improve the clarity of the stone. Any buyer on a … Read more

Quick Tests for Spotting a Genuine Diamond or a Fake Diamond

The hunt for real diamonds

Who wouldn’t want to purchase a genuine diamond? With advances in the diamond industry, it is unfortunate that fake diamonds are commonplace already. Of course, there are also fool-proof means now to determine if the diamond is real or fake. Anyone can be fooled into mistaking a gemstone for a diamond if that person is … Read more

Basic Information About HPHT Diamonds

HPHT diamonds

Making HPHT diamonds is a controlled scientific process. HPHT or “High-Pressure High Temperature” is a method that uses HPHT to premature diamonds or diamonds that are not crystallized fully when they have been freed from hot, active volcanoes. It is meant to finish what was started by Mother Nature by giving 70,000 atmospheres to the … Read more

Need-to-Know Essentials of Clarity Enhanced Colored Diamonds

Clarity enhanced colored diamonds

Contrary to what most believe, clarity enhanced colored diamonds are REAL diamonds. They are not synthesized in a covert laboratory somewhere. Usually, these diamonds start as clear and colorless in their raw form.  Then, they are subjected to a color enhancing process using HPHT (high temperature, high pressure) or irradiation. Many prefer clarity enhanced diamonds … Read more

What You Should Know About Fracture-Filled Diamonds

A fracture-filled diamond ring.

When you hear “fracture-filled diamonds”, it means that the cracks or fractures of the diamonds have already been filled to improve and bring back their lost brilliance. Even if fracture filling provides such an enhancement, fracture-filled diamonds are usually less durable and less valuable. History In 1982, Zvi Yehuda developed the fracture filling process in … Read more

Caring for Your Clarity-Enhanced Diamonds the Right Way

While natural diamonds are well-cared for by the best jewelers who manufactured them, the sparkle of clarity-enhanced diamonds remains obscured by dust and gunk. Those who purchase these enhanced diamonds usually don’t know how to care for their stones properly. Knowing more about clarity-enhanced diamonds will give you more appreciation of the precious stones. It … Read more

What Makes Synthetic Diamonds Different from Natural?

Synthetic or Natural Diamonds

Identifying the differences between synthetic and natural diamonds is easy. You just need to focus on the environmental impact and the cost of the stones. It is true that these synthetic stones are identical to natural ones. They have the same fire, quality, stand-out colors, beauty, hardness, and timeless brilliance. Yet, buying a synthetic diamond … Read more

Natural Diamonds and Clarity Enhanced Diamonds: What’s the Difference?

Enhanced diamond

Making a purchase of loose diamonds can be a long-term investment. It is always best to select diamonds that retain their value for a long time. Are you thinking about purchasing a clarity enhanced diamond? Take note of the treated diamond’s value and quality. Also, consider the things that contribute to these traits. Doing so … Read more

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