We are here to help you source the perfect stone for your project. At the heart of understanding why a diamond costs what it costs is understanding the quality factors that dictate price. All diamonds we source are graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), known for developing the 4C’s.
The GIA Diamond Grading Report includes an assessment of a diamond’s 4Cs – Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight – along with a plotted diagram of its clarity characteristics and a graphic representation of the diamond’s proportions. The GIA Diamond Dossier includes these without the graphical representation of the clarity characteristics. The GIA laboratory issues diamond grading reports for loose, natural diamonds in the D-to-Z color range that weigh 0.15 carats or more.
A lab-grown diamonds (sometimes called man-made or synthetic diamond) is the result of a technological process, as opposed to the geological process that creates natural diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds have essentially the same chemical composition, crystal structure, optical and physical properties of diamonds found in nature. Most lab-grown diamonds are categorized as either high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamonds, depending on the method of their production. Since HPHT and CVD diamonds grown in a laboratory are virtually identical to natural diamonds, differences only become clear when they are analyzed in a gem laboratory.
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Diamonds are remarkably durable, resist scratching (except by other diamonds) and maintain their brilliance over time. But diamonds aren’t indestructible. They can be chipped by a sharp blow, become loose or lost in a weakened setting, or be damaged by contact with other diamonds. Wear diamond jewelry with care; you should always remove your jewelry before certain hand-intensive activity (working out/playing sports, swimming, gardening, cooking, heavy cleaning, etc). Store it in a safe place, preferably in a padded box or soft bag separate from other jewelry. Clean your diamonds by wiping with a lint-free cloth or with warm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush. Have your diamond jewelry periodically cleaned, and its setting examined by a professional jeweler to maintain its beauty and integrity over time.
Gold is a yellow metal, with alloys added to make it rose or white. White gold is not a true bright white color, so it is finished with a rhodium plating. Over time, this rhodium plate will wear off and the piece can get a yellowish tinge. This is an easy fix! Our goldsmiths can re-rhodium your piece and make it look like new!