Diamonds Articles

A great way to learn about Diamonds

You've heard so much about diamonds, seen movies about them, probably own one, or know someone who does. But how much really do you know about diamonds?

Our articles aim to inform you about diamonds history, where they're found, why they're so valuable and rare, how to purchase them, how to look after your diamonds, and much more.

Here are the current articles about diamonds:

• Artificial Diamonds - It can be very hard to spot the difference between an artificial and a mined diamond. One big difference though is the price.  
• Bond Diamonds - Only about 5% of all jewellers sell bond diamonds. Learn why the extra expense is well worth paying for bond diamonds. 
• Buying Diamonds - A lot of thought and considerations must go into buying a diamond. A number of factors has to be weighed before you purchase your diamonds.
• Fancy Colored Diamonds - Gemologists have developed new ways to treat less desirable diamonds with irradiation and intense heath, resulting in much sought-after colored diamonds.  
• Diamond Brands - Diamonds have different cuts, grades, and values, but as natural products they cannot be branded. However, diamond brands are based on who owns them.  
• Diamond Certificate - When purchasing a diamond, you should require a diamond certificate. This certificate is known as Diamond Grading Report, issue by GIA - Gemological Institute of America.  
• Diamond Cuts - Natural diamonds are, well, ugly. But when they're cut, they become a thing of beauty. Learn about more popular diamond cuts.  
• Diamond Grading - When you purchase a diamond, you usually get a Diamond Grading Report with it. But do you understand what that grading report says?  
• Diamond History - The first ever diamond history was recorded in India 3,000 years ago. Since then diamonds have had fascinating history, from mythical and health purposes, to beauty and value purposes of today.  
• Diamond Mining - As opposed to synthetic diamonds, natural diamonds are mined from the earth. Two methods are used to mine diamonds - pipe and alluvial mining. 
• Diamond Scams - Most people don't know much about diamonds, making them easy targets for diamond scams. Find out what are some of the more common scams.  
• Diamond Weight - Just about everyone knows that weight of a diamond is measured in carats. But do you know what carat is and how it came about?  
• Diamonds Rarity - One of the things that makes diamonds so valuable is their rarity. Over two hundred tons of ore must be mined just to find one small diamond.  
• Diamonds Clarity - It's important to understand the clarity of a diamond before you buy one. Learn about diamonds clarity scale, based on presence or absence of diamond's flaws.  
• Diamonds Insurance - There are 3 different types of diamond insurance: actual cash value, agreed value, and replacement value insurance.  
• Diamonds Online - Strange as it seems, with all potential online and diamond scams, diamonds can be purchased online without any problems, as long as you are careful.  
• Fake Diamond - It's generally hard to determine if a diamond is real or not. But there are steps to take to avoid buying a fake diamond.  
• Famous Diamonds - Usually associated with wealth and celebrity, there have ben many famous diamonds. From one of the best known Hope Diamond, to the likes of Taylor-Burton diamond.  
• Grading Diamonds - To make an informed diamond purchase, you need to understand how diamonds are graded. Known as the "Four C's", this criteria is based on: colour, cut, clarity, and carat grading.  
• Mens Wedding Rings - Some grooms today choose to purchase a diamond wedding ring to match the bride's. Others buy diamond wedding band to enjoy the social status that goes with it.  
• Selling Diamonds - There are several ways to go about selling your diamonds, as well as steps to take before you do, the most important of which is getting your diamond appraised.  
• Synthetic Diamonds - General Electric was the first to produce synthtic diamonds in 1954. Nowadays Gemesis Corporation produces best synthetic diamonds.