Guide to Buying Diamonds
All you need to know about buying diamonds
You've heard so much about diamonds, seen movies about them,
probably own one, or know someone who does. But how much really do you know about diamonds? How do you go about
buying them? What's important to know before you start shopping for a diamond?
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Artificial Diamonds
Difference
It can be very
hard to spot the difference between an artificial and a mined diamond, unless you are an
expert. But one big difference between the two is the
price.
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Buying Diamonds Online
Strange as it seems, with all potential online
and diamond scams, diamonds can be purchased online without any problems, as long as you are
careful and follow these tips.
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Common Diamond Scams
Most people don't know that much about
diamonds, making them easy targets for diamond scams. Find out what are some of the more common
scams.
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Diamond Brands Meaning
Diamonds have different cuts, grades, and
values, but as natural products they cannot be branded. However, diamond brands are based on who
owns them.
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Diamond Cuts and Shapes
Natural diamonds are, well, not very
pretty when they're
mined. But after they're
cut, they become a thing of beauty. Learn about more popular diamond cuts.
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Diamond Grading Criteria
To make an informed diamond purchase, you need
to understand diamonds grading. Known as the "Four C's", this criteria is based on the: colour, cut, clarity, and
carat grading.
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Diamond Grading Scale
When you purchase a diamond, you usually get a
Diamond Grading Report with it. But do you understand what that grading report says? Get some
answers.
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Diamond Mining Methods
As opposed to synthetic diamonds, natural
diamonds are mined from the earth. Two methods are used to mine diamonds - pipe and alluvial
mining.
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Diamond Weight in Carats
Just about everyone knows that weight of a
diamond is measured in carats. But do you know what carat is and how it came about in use for
weighing diamonds?
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Diamonds Clarity and Grade
It's important to understand the clarity of a
diamond before you buy one. Learn about diamonds clarity scale, based on presence or absence of
diamond's flaws.
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Diamonds Insurance Types
There are three different types of diamond insurance: actual cash value, agreed value, and
replacement value insurance. Learn about each one of these.
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Diamonds Through History
The first ever discovery of
diamonds was recorded in India
3,000 years ago. Diamonds have had fascinating history, from mythical and health purposes, to
beauty and value.
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Fake or Real Diamond?
It's generally hard to determine if a diamond
is real or not. But there are steps to take to avoid buying a fake diamond. Follow this brief guide
to recognizing fake diamond from a real one.
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Fancy Color Diamonds
Gemologists have developed new ways to treat
less desirable diamonds with irradiation and intense heath, resulting in much sought-after colored
diamonds.
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Fully Bonded Diamonds
Only about 5% of all jewellers sell bonded
diamonds. Learn why the extra
expense is well worth paying for bond diamonds, which come with certain
guarantees.
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GIA Diamond Certificate
When purchasing a diamond, you should require a
diamond certificate. This is known as Diamond Grading
Report, issue by GIA - Gemological Institute of America.
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Guide to Buying Diamonds
A lot of thought and considerations must go
into buying a diamond. A number of factors has to be weighed before you purchase your diamond,
including the 4 Cs.
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Most Famous Diamonds
Usually associated with wealth and celebrity,
there have ben many famous diamonds. From one of the best known Hope Diamond, to the likes of
Taylor-Burton diamond.
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Selling Your Diamonds
There are several ways to go about selling your
own diamonds, as well as steps to take before you do, the most important of which is getting your
diamonds appraised.
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Synthetic Lab Diamonds
General Electric was the first
company to produce synthetic
diamonds in 1954. These days it is the Gemesis Corporation that produces best synthetic diamonds.
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Why Diamonds are Rare
One of the things that makes diamonds so
valuable is their rarity. Over two hundred tons of ore must be mined just to find one small
diamond. This makes diamonds very rare.
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Origins of
diamonds
The above articles will answer your questions and provide you
with the essential information about diamonds. Learn about history of diamonds, where they're found, why they're so
rare and valuable, how to purchase them, how to care for your diamond, and much more.
The
word "diamond" comes from the ancient Greek word adámas, which means unbreakable. If the
diamond has imperfections and some tiny flaws, it could break or disintegrate.
One
of enduring diamond myths is that diamonds and coal are the same, with diamonds being made from pressurized coal.
This is now true.
It
is true that both coal and diamonds are formed from carbon, under the Earth's surface. But the carbon that forms
diamonds is much more pure, and it takes much more heat and pressure to create diamonds. This is what makes them
unique and rare.
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Diamonds come in different colours and shapes, after
they're cut
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