Diamond & Jewelry Guide

• Guide

  The 4Cs Explained Simply

  Cut, color, clarity and carat in plain English, and how to balance them for your budget.

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• Guide

  Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds

  What's the same, what's different, and how to choose between natural and lab-grown diamonds.

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  A Friendly Guide to Diamond Shapes

  Round, oval, cushion, emerald, pear, marquise and more, and the personality of each.

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  How to Find Her Ring Size (Without Spoiling the Surprise)

  Sneaky, simple ways to figure out her ring size for a surprise proposal.

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  Gold & Platinum: A Friendly Metals Guide

  14K vs 18K, yellow, white and rose gold, and platinum: how to choose the right metal.

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  How to Read a GIA Report

  A section-by-section walk-through of a GIA diamond grading report and how to verify it.

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