DIAMOND & JEWELRY

Advanced Education

Learn more about Diamond Cut and Performance

Round cut diamond - anatomy

DIAMOND facet
ANATOMY

Learn the roles of the facet groups on a round brilliant diamond.

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Diamond Performance

See examples of brightness, leakage, contrast and fire.

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RECOMMENDED PROPORTIONS

Get recommended proportions for brightness vs. balance vs. fire.

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HEARTS AND ARROWS DIAMONDS

Everything you need to know about hearts & arrows diamonds.

diamond dispersion and fire

FIRE versus DISPERSION

Learn how all diamonds create dispersion, but not all create fire.

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DIAMOND BEAUTY AND EYESIGHT

Do you see more or less of what others see in a diamonds?

Learn more about Engagement Rings

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Engagement ring history

Learn the ancient history and meaning of engagement rings.

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Diamond Setting Anatomy

Bridge. Gallery. Shank. Learn the language of settings.

The CADs!

Engagement Ring Styles

See halo, solitaire, pave, multi-stone styles and more.

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Designer Engagement Rings

Learn the role of designer brands in the bridal jewelry industry

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Average Engagement Cost

Learn national and regional averages and ways to save.

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Engagement Ring Insurance

What's most affordable? What's most practical?

Learn about Diamond Industry Economics

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Diamond Values: An Origin Story

Learn why cut quality has never been a priority for producers.

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The Quality Contradiction

Inconvenient truths about diamond assessment revealed.

Diamond Ratings

Diamond Cut and Ratings Systems

Statistics show >60% of diamonds get the highest cut grade.

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"Ideal Cut" Cautions

Learn about the most abused term in the diamond business.

AGS Ideal Cut

AGS Zero
The Real Ideal

The strict American Gem Society "Ideal" light performance grade.

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Diamond Grading Process

Follow the grading process from intake to certification.

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