Everything You Need to Know About Natural Diamonds Natural diamonds are a thing of beauty. But what are they - and how'd we start using them? Well, diamonds were first traded as early as 4th Century BCE in present-day India. By the 1400s, they became a fashion statement used by Europe's elite. Diamonds remain highly valuable to this day - though you no longer have to be an aristocrat to buy them. As for what they are… That's a harder question to answer. This article will cover how natural diamonds occur, whether they’re rare (or not), and their impact on the environment. We'll also touch on the difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds. What is a Natural Diamond Diamonds are a crowd-pleaser, to be sure, but what the heck are they? (Other than an incredibly beautiful, incredibly shiny rock). A diamond is not only the hardest naturally occurring substance on...

Everything You Need to Know About Lab-Created Diamonds Today’s diamond market offers more options than ever, including lab-grown diamonds, which are crafted through innovative, high-tech methods.  Instead of forming underground over millions of years, lab diamonds are grown in controlled environments using advanced technology. They’re a more sustainable alternative to their natural counterparts and competitively priced, making luxury more accessible without compromising on quality. Are Lab-Created Diamonds Real? The short answer is yes: lab-created diamonds are absolutely real. The longer answer is that there are two types of diamonds: lab-created and earth-mined. They’re identical in brilliance, sparkle, and hardness. In fact, lab diamonds are made of the exact same atoms and have the same physical structure as natural ones. 3.03ct Round Brilliant Lab Diamond The only real difference is how they’re formed. Natural diamonds come from deep within the earth, while lab diamonds are grown in high-tech labs using advanced...

Everything You Need to Know About Pear Cut Diamonds Sometimes called a teardrop diamond, the pear cut has a unique shape that dates back to the 15th Century. Pear cut diamonds are known for their characteristic sparkle, which results from the immense light refraction coming off the large surface area of the stone. Their increased surface area also makes pear cuts appear larger than other diamond cuts of the same carat weight. This means you get more “bling for your buck.” What is a Pear Cut Diamond? The pear diamond has an elongated teardrop shape. It looks like a brilliant round on one end and a marquise on the other and can be cut with varying length-to-width ratios, typically in the 1.3 - 1.7 range. Traditionally, a pear cut has 56 facets (though this can vary). Pear-shaped diamonds are occasionally given anatomical descriptions, including head; shoulder; belly; wing; point (also...

Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Anatomy Learn more about our Diamonds Although each diamond is unique, they all share the same anatomy. This anatomy affects sparkle, perceived size, and everything else that matters about a diamond. This article will go over the eight main components of a diamond's anatomy. Understanding these will help you find quality stones using more than just the 4C's. What is Diamond Anatomy? Each diamond cut (and shape) is unique. However, they are all made up of the same sections. How these sections come together determines how much light enters and is reflected from the diamond. A diamond with good anatomy will have incredible sparkle, and vice versa. A diamond’s cut grade is one way to evaluate the anatomy of a diamond. However, cut grade doesn’t tell you everything. Understanding diamond anatomy will help you pick a better diamond (and might even save you...