Diamond 101 Course
Welcome to Diamond & Jewelry Brokers Online Diamond 101 Course. This educational section was developed to help you, the consumer, in your search for the perfect stone. We understand that purchasing a diamond is a unique and very important experience. We are glad to be along for the ride during this exciting time in your life. Similar to people, there are no two stones in existence that possess the exact same characteristics. By educating yourself with this informational Diamond 101 Course, you can easily decide which characteristics are most important to you, then graciously leave the rest to us.
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Diamond Cut
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Diamond Color
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A diamond’s cut is not only about its shape, but how effectively the stone can return light back to the
viewer's eye. A well-cut diamond will appear very brilliant and fiery; while more poorly cut stones can appear dark and lifeless, regardless of color or clarity.
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When shopping for a diamond, it is generally preferred to have the least amount of color possible. Diamond color is divided into five broad categories. | |
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Diamond Clarity
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Carat Weight
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Clarity refers to the presence (or absence) of impurities, blemishes or other identifying characteristics within a diamond. Clarity characteristics are what make every diamond completely unique. There are no two diamonds that will have exactly the same inclusions in the same location. | |
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Carat is a term that refers to the weight of a diamond. Before the twentieth century, diamonds were
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| carob seed that is small and uniform and served as a perfect counter weight to the diamond. It is those original carob seeds which are the origin of the word carat we use today. | |
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