Diamond Cut Quality: How It Affects Sparkle More Than Anything
Cut is the most important of the 4Cs by a wide margin. A G-VS2 Excellent-cut diamond outsparkles a D-IF Good-cut...
Diamond Color Chart: Understanding D Through Z Grades
Here is the short version of the diamond color chart. For most buyers, a G or H diamond looks just...
Diamond Clarity Chart: The FL to I3 Scale Explained
Diamond clarity grades the tiny inclusions inside a stone, ranked by the GIA from Flawless (FL) down to Included (I3)....
Cushion Cut Diamonds: How to Choose the Perfect One
If you're already leaning toward a cushion cut diamond, here's the short version: pick it for vintage character and a...
Eternity Bands: Full vs Half, and How to Choose
Most people land on this page deciding between two things: a half eternity band with diamonds across the front, or a...
Every Diamond Shape Compared: Round, Oval, Cushion & More
Ten diamond shapes account for nearly every engagement ring sold, and they are not interchangeable. Each one trades sparkle, size,...

