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Common Misconceptions About Diamond Clarity

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...

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, b...

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,...

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, ...