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What Are Inclusions In A Diamond?

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 ...

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...

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...

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 s...

ILA Home Try-On

Decide from home for free. Bringing our luxury jewelry to you. With our ILA Home Try-On we are rethinking the way people shop for jewelry. Try-on e...

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...

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 m...