Diamond Education

If you have your heart set on purchasing an 8-carat diamond ring, you will quickly realize that there is a significant variance in costs. What you will find for an 8-carat diamond price tag is dependent on many elements. One thing to know is that ‘more affordable’ options can be just as stunning as those …

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When looking at engagement rings, the choices are endless. From size and color to cut and clarity, there is no limit on the selection available. While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, that does not mean bigger is always better.  Although there are some massive diamond rings on the fingers of celebrities today that will …

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You don’t need to be an expert in diamonds to be an informed consumer. While the art and science of the diamond trade has many intricacies, only a small part of it is relevant to any given purchase. This Diamonds 101 guide will provide a comprehensive overview of any terms you may encounter when researching …

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What is an idealscope? Based on an early invention by professor Kazumi Okuda from the 1970s, the IdealScope is a tool that evaluates a diamond’s cut using colored reflectors. It is basically a 10x magnifying lens with red-reflecting material, between which a diamond is placed. It contains a viewing hole in the center so that …

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Diamond beauty at the intersection of cut quality and light performance Maybe you recall seeing a diamond from across the room that made your jaw drop. It exuded more sparkle, more fire than any other you had seen before. You weren’t imagining its beauty, Not all diamonds are created equal. Sarine Light precisely measures the …

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What is ASET? ASET (Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool) was developed by The American Gem Society (AGS) as a means for evaluating a diamond’s interaction with light. It is the only diamond cut grading tool endorsed by the scientific community, as it critically examines a stones optics by 3-dimensionally evaluating light performance in all 58 facets. …

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Cut is considered by many to be the most important “C.” When looking for the center stone for an 8 carat diamond ring, we recommend that you select the best cut quality you can. A poorly cut diamond, no matter how great its color and clarity is, will not compare in sparkle and flicker to …

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What are hearts and arrows? The term “Hearts and Arrows” (H&A) refers to the 8 hearts and 8 arrows that are visible from the top and bottom (respectively) of a round brilliant diamond with a high cut quality. Though there is no official industry standard for hearts and arrows, there are several things one can …

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The color of a diamond refers to the tone and saturation of color, or the depth of color in a diamond. The color of a diamond can range from colorless to a yellow or a faint brownish colored hue. Colorless diamonds are rarer and more valuable because they appear whiter and brighter. The Color Grade …

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Clarity describes the presence or absence of inclusions within the diamond and blemishes on its surface. These slight birthmark type indications make every diamond unique. However, they can also affect the beauty and value of the diamond. These natural birthmarks are often referred to as inclusions. The fewer inclusions a diamond has, the rarer and …

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