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DIAMOND
FACTS | DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE |
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Diamond
Color | Diamond Clarity | Diamond Weight | Diamond Cut| Diamond
Fluoroscence | Diamond Certificates |
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Diamond Certificates:
A certificate is a "blueprint" of a diamond, it tells you
the diamond's exact measurements and weight, as well as the details
of its cut and quality. It precisely points out all the individual
characteristics of the stone. Certificates also serve as proof of the
diamond's identity and value. |
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Note that a
certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate
describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary
value on the gem. |
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There are
many diamond labs that issue certificates, but the Gemological
Institute of America (GIA) and the European Gemological Laboratory
(EGL) are the two most widely regarded and recognized diamond grading
labs in the world. All Sndgems diamonds featured in our Diamond Store
are certified by one of these two labs. Click here to see an
interactive version of a GIA grading report. |
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There are
many diamond grading labs in operation, many of which produce their
own grading reports. Different labs have different grading standards,
and some labs will be more lenient with their standards than others.
Sndgms sells only only GIA- or EGL-certified diamonds, as these labs
have consistently demonstrated their commitment to standards that are
high as Sndgems. If you do elect to buy a diamond elsewhere, always
ask for credentials of the certifying lab. |
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Diamond
Clarity |
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Diamonds that
are absolutely clean are very much in demand and are therefore the
most expensive. View Details. |
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Diamond
Cut |
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In its natural
state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of
a master craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. View
Details. |
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