THE ILA JOURNAL

What are the Ideal Proportions for a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond?

What are the Ideal Proportions for a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond?

While there's no one-size-fits-all formula for ideal proportions, certain guidelines have emerged based on empirical evidence and expert analysis. ...

The Best Guide to Fine Jewelry Care and Cleaning for Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Turquoise, and Tourmalines

Fine jewelry from a designer like ILA not only embodies exceptional craftsmanship and artistic expression but also holds sentimental value. These t...

What is the Difference Between White Gold and Platinum?

If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, you’re probably curious about the difference between white gold and platinum. Both are great options, a...

How to care for your fine jewelry

With proper care fine jewelry can last for generations. Whether you've purchased jewelry from ILA or inherited a precious piece of jewelry, it is ...

Beyond the 4C's

Most diamond buyers know about the 4 C’s when purchasing a diamond. The traditional method of evaluating diamonds was established by the Gemologic...

What is the Best Metal for Men’s Wedding Bands?

One of the first thing that comes to mind after purchasing an engagement is to find your significant other the perfect wedding band. At ILA we ha...

Reading a GIA Diamond Certificate: The Easy Way

A diamond certification is written proof a diamond’s unique characteristics. The three primary institutions that grade diamonds are the American G...

A Closer Look at Diamonds

What are diamonds made of? Unlike every other precious stone, a diamond is the only mineral made of a single element. Diamonds are composed 99.95%...

ILA Conflict-Free Diamonds

Conflict Diamonds At ILA our desire has always been to tell stories through jewelry. Our collections have been inspired by the design sensibilitie...

What are Hearts and Arrows in a Diamond?

First introduced by Japanese cutters, the term “hearts and arrows” is used to describe the cutting of a diamond to ideal optical symmetry. Less tha...

What Are Inclusions In A Diamond?

No two diamonds are alike, but what exactly makes one diamond different from another? Diamonds are valued by the 4Cs- Color, Clarity, Carat and Cut...

List of Natural Diamond Inclusions

The clarity of a diamond is determined by the absence of inclusions and blemishes. Inclusions are the internal or surface reaching characteristics ...

What metal color is the best choice for the color grading of my diamond?

The facets of a diamond often reflect the color from their surroundings. So, the metal color you choose will affect the appearance of your diamond....