My Engagement ring is rated as VVS1 – but I see inclusions – HELP!?
I was recently given a 1.66 carat princess cut diamond ring. On the GIA Grading report, it states it as VVS1 which is:
“Very, Very Slightly Included: Very difficult to see inclusions under 10x magnification.”
My problem is that I can visibly see tiny 'cloudy' inclusions with my naked eye, let alone 10x magnification!
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Diamonds or pearls?
Both diamonds and pearls are very beautiful and make lovely jewellery gifts. When considering either, it is worth knowing some important points about both before you make your purchase.
About Diamonds
Diamonds were formed about 70 million years ago – due to their hardness, strength and transparency they have become highly sought after and treasured gem stones.
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Few people know of the Fancy Colored Diamonds, at least many people may not know them by that name. There’re many colors to meet the eye. These rough diamonds become classified, certified, put in categories and go through a grading process. Some of you may know of the famous Blue Diamond or the very expensive Pink Diamond purchased by famous celebrities. These rocks are quite popular with Hollywood Read more…
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You’ve seen the scene a million times: the thieves empty a
hefty bag of loose diamonds onto something dark, and images
of riches dance through your mind. Fortunately for all of
us, buying loose diamonds is not merely the stuff of movies,
but a real and viable option for diamond jewelry buyers in
search of the best choices available for their purchases.
Here’s some of the basics of buying loose diamonds. Read more…
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What are Certified Loose Diamonds? Diamonds accompanied by a grading report are known as certified loose diamonds. The certificate describes the cut, clarity, weight, measurements and other quality and characteristics details of the diamond stone. This certificate provides the basis on which an appraisal can be done however a certificate is not the same as the appraisal. An appraisal estimates the Read more…
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When designing jewelry loose diamonds are the best way to start off. Loose diamonds have a number of advantages over set diamonds.
They can be easily checked for flaws. A diamond laboratory can easily check the quality of the diamond as all sides and the bottom are readily available for inspection and analysis. When a diamond is set then the bottom is often hidden and the prongs or claws can hide Read more…
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