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Diamond Enhancement Information

Diamond is celebrated for the purity of its brilliance. Yet within the structure of diamond, we often find impurities, or inclusions, that deflect light, distracting our eye from the radiance we so value. Many of these tiny imperfections are removed when the diamond...

Diamond 4 Cs: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat

All of the Graduate Gemologists on staff were trained by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). It is extremely important to use a reputable grading system when communicating diamond grades. We believe in the integrity of the GIA diamond grading system. This is...

Synthetics Vs. Simulants

The eBay lawsuit prompts me to visit another common problem with Internet jewelry websites in general. It’s the mis-labeling of jewelry and gemstones. One of the most common problems is a misunderstanding of the words "synthetic" and "simulant." Many gemstone...