Sophia - 8 carat diamond rings

January 7, 2020

The Asscher Cut was first introduced in 1902 by the Asscher Brothers of Holland. This cut peaked in popularity in the 1920s and then made a comeback in 2002, exactly a hundred years after it was first introduced. The modern Asscher cut came with cut modifications that gave the shape better light performance than the …

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December 3, 2019

The weight of a diamond is normally given in carats. The term carat originated in ancient times when gemstones were weighted against the carob bean. Each bean weighed about one carat. In 1913, carat weight was standardized internationally. One gram is 5 carats, and one ounce is about 142 carats. The weight of small diamonds …

8 Carat Diamond Shapes

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July 21, 2019

Resembling a rain drop, a pear shaped diamond can technically be considered a combination of a round and marquise diamond. It is rounded on one end and pointed on the other. Like the marquise and oval cuts, a pear shaped diamond can be slim or wide. The ideal length to width ratio of a classic …

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March 11, 2019

Fluorescence in a diamond is caused by tiny boron particles ( in technical terms) which glow or emit a blue light (usually) when exposed to UV lighting. In most cases, fluorescence will not cause any noticeable effects to a diamond. However, they may actually make some lower colors (I, J, K, L, etc.) appear to …

8 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond ring

8 Carat Diamond Shapes

Diamond carat weight

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8 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Ring

8 Carat Diamond Shapes

Diamond fluorescence

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