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Beyond the 4C's

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....

Lab-Grown Diamond FAQ

Lab-grown diamond are relatively new and gaining popularity, so we have put together an easy to follow frequently asked questions (FAQ) for Lab-Gro...

Common Misconceptions About Diamond Clarity

Clarity is a measure of the absence of inclusions and blemishes in a diamond. Inclusions and blemishes are characteristics of a diamond that have a...

How the shape of a diamond visually affects diamond color

The shape of the diamond can also affect the appearance of color in a diamond. Round brilliant diamonds are considered the best for masking the ap...

Lab Grown Diamonds: Everything You Need to Know

Lab-Grown Diamonds Explained So you are on your way to buy your long-awaited diamond solitaire, and you have heard a lot of different opinions on ...