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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 appearance of a lower color grade. A well-proportion...

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 what kind of diamond to buy. You may have seen a c...

What is the best diamond color grade?

Color is one of the major components of the 4C's of a diamond. It is important to know the basics about diamond color grading before deciding which color grade to buy. Did you know that diamond col...

Does fluorescence affect a diamond's color?

Often, you will come across the question whether diamond fluorescence is good or bad. Before we get to that, let us understand what fluorescence is. Fluorescence refers to the diamond’s tendency to...

The difference between HPHT treated natural & lab-grown diamonds.

There is a wide variety of diamonds from natural and lab-grown to treated diamonds. Since their prices vary a great deal too, it is necessary for someone buying a diamond to understand the differen...

Brilliant Cut vs Rose Cut Diamonds 

Are you considering a rose cut diamond for your engagement ring, or maybe you are curious what the difference is between a Brilliant Cut and a Rose Cut diamond? You’re not alone. Rose Cuts have bec...

Emerald Cut vs Radiant Cut Diamonds

Emerald Cut vs Radiant Cut Diamonds  Are you considering a less traditional diamond for your engagement ring, perhaps something rectangular? You might think the Emerald Cut and Radiant Cut styles ...

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, both sustainably sourced by ILA, the main differenc...

The 4C’s: How to Select the Right Diamond

If you’re shopping for an engagement ring, knowledge of the 4Cs will be extremely helpful in selecting the right diamond for your center stone. So, what are the 4Cs? The 4C's of diamond grading are...

14K vs 18K

What is the Difference Between 18K and 14K Gold? At ILA offers two different karats of sustainable gold: 14K gold for our ILA jewelry collection, and 18K for our made-to-order bridal collection. S...