The words Krupp and Cullinan refer to two of the world’s most valuable and popular diamonds. Have you ever wondered what these gemstones have in common besides their popularity and value? These are Type IIa diamonds, meaning stones without any measurable boron or nitrogen impurities. Therefore, these are chemically pure diamonds. Through a study, the
A GIA diamond grading laboratory recently discovered numerous stones with bogus inscriptions on the girdles. For your information, the girdle runs around a diamond’s edge, between its facets on the lower pavilion and upper crown. It separates the upper section of the gemstone from its lower area. The faceted, bruited (matt) or polished girdle contains
With IMB, the GIA diamond grading laboratory has formed a system, which will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to mostly automate the gemstone clarity grading process of it. The Carlsbad- and NYC-based GIA labs are using the fresh system of clarity grading, and it is likely to be expanded somewhere else. Tom Moses of GIA stated
Not many know about the miraculous diamond which changes color when heated or kept in dark corners- the chameleon diamonds. They are beautiful natural diamonds that change color depending on the external environment they are kept in. If you are planning to buy a diamond soon, it is important that you know everything about these
While you are in the process of buying a diamond ring, you will often come across the term GIA diamond. The jeweler always tells you to buy GIA diamonds. What exactly is a GIA diamond? Most of you might have asked this question. GIA diamond is the short for the diamonds certified by the Gemological
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the most famous among labs that certify diamonds. GIA certification is recognized worldwide and people from all over the world send diamonds to GIA for certification. A GIA diamond grading shows that the diamond was examined by unbiased gemologists who verified all its qualities accurately. When buying diamonds most
Diamonds are an important part of our life as it is used in engagement rings that mark an important event of a person’s life. However, several hidden traps are waiting to snatch them away from you. Diamond switching scams are one among them and it usually happens when you take a diamond to a retailer
Diamond being the strongest metal on the planet, is not just used as a jewelry piece. It is also used for several industrial and operational purposes. Industrial grade diamonds are used in more specialized applications like grinding wheels, saw blades etc. Diamonds are used in high-performance, low-friction bearings in very small mechanical devices for their
There are so many do-it-yourself diamond tests to check whether a diamond is real or not. Some of these tests may even damage your gem. Let’s look at what these tests are and how accurate they are. Loupe Examination for Finding Inclusions of a Stone It is believed that a real diamond will have inclusions
The GIA grading report is the prime credential of the authenticity of a diamond. The GIA diamond grading report comprises an assessment of the color, cut, clarity, and carat weight of the stone. These are the four main characteristics of a diamond, hence called the 4 C’s of a diamond. The grading report certifies it