Education

Beyond just the four C's, browse below our comprehensive diamond research and educational articles. Our diamond experts have collectively spent decades in the diamond industry to provide you with free and unbiased advice.

THE FOUR C'S

DIAMOND SHAPES

DIAMOND CERTIFICATES

COLORED DIAMONDS

The Four C's

Diamond Cuts Guide: Overview, Grades, Quality and Price

Diamond Size Chart: Carat Weight Buying Guide (MM to Carat)

A Shocking Fact about Diamond Clarity They Don't Want You to Know

Diamond Color Chart & Buying Guide: Understand Grade Scale

VVS Diamond Buying Guide

VS1 Clarity: Everything You Need to Know

VS2 Clarity: Our Expert Guide

SI3 Clarity: The Reasons You Should Avoid It Completely

SI1 Clarity: The Best Value - Only Sometimes

SI2 Diamonds: Proceed with Caution

IF & FL Diamonds: Not Smart Investments

I2 Diamonds: Not a Smart Buy

I1 Clarity Diamonds: Don't Be Fooled

Diamond Shapes

Princess Cut Diamond: Cut Quality & Engagement Ring Settings

Emerald Cut Diamond: Shape, Quality, Color, and Clarity

Round Cut Diamond Buying Guide

Asscher Cut Diamond Guide

Oval Cut Diamond Guide

Cushion Cut Diamond: Tips for Brilliant Engagement Ring Buy

Marquise Diamond Buying Guide

Pear Shaped Diamonds: What's the Best Engagement Ring Ratio?

Radiant Cut Diamond Guide: Quality, Clarity, Color and Cost

Heart Shaped Diamond Guide: Quality, Clarity, Color and Cost

Diamond Certificates

Why GIA Certification is the Best in Evaluating Diamonds

HRD Certification: What You Need to Know Before Purchasing a Diamond

EGL

GSI Certification: What You Should Know Before Purchasing a Diamond

AGS Certification: Everything to Know Before Buying a Diamond

IGI vs GIA Diamond Certification Process Guide with Tips

Fancy Colored Diamonds

Pink Diamond Buying Guide: Shapes, Shades, Rarity and Price

Argyle Diamonds: Where They're From and What You Should Know

Orange Color Diamond: Everything You Need

Fancy Yellow Diamonds: Pro Guide to Natural Diamond Color

Green Diamonds: Pricing Guide for Shapes, Shades and Rarity

Purple Diamond Buying Guide

Fancy Red Diamond Shapes, Shades, Rarity and Prices

Rare Blue Diamonds: The Pro Color Guide to Natural Intensity Levels

Chameleon Diamonds: Color Changes You Need to Look For

What are Black Diamonds? Detailed Guide

Champagne Diamonds: What You Actually Need to Know

Miscellaneous Diamond

Ethical diamonds: What Conscientious Consumers Need to Know

Why Lab-Created Diamonds are a Poor Value Purchase

Learn How to Calculate Diamond Prices So You Don't Get Ripped Off & Overpay

Hearts & Arrows Super Ideal-Cut Diamonds

Diamond Ring Appraisals: Everything You Need to Know

Diamond Fluorescence: Good or Bad? [Buying Tips Included]

Diamond vs. Moissanite: Why Diamonds Are Worth the Money

Diamond Polish: Grades & Impact on Price

Diamond Symmetry

Clarity Enhancement - Treated Diamonds

Diamond Accents: What You Need to Know

Recycled Diamonds: Nearly Zero Impact Environmentally and Socially

Conflict Free Diamonds: What Are They And Where to Get Them

Cubic Zirconia vs Diamond: The Differences in Quality, Appearance and Value

What is CTTW for Diamonds?

What are Spready (Spread) Diamonds?

Diamond Culet: Everything You Need to Know

The History of Engagement Rings

Gold

14K Gold: Price, Purity and Jewelry Styles

Platinum vs. White Gold vs. Yellow Gold vs. Rose Gold

How to Choose the Right Gold: 10k, 14k, 18k and 24k Compared

10K Gold: Price, Purity, Advantages & Disadvantages

18K Gold: Price, Purity and Jewelry Styles

24K Gold: Price, Purity, Advantages & Disadvantages

10K vs. 14K Gold: Which is Better?

14K vs. 18K Gold: Which Should You Buy?

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