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GIA Expanding Dossier Size Ranges

Sunday, Mar 29 2009 7:40PM Whiteflash.com - Diamond and Jewelry News,

GIA Expanding Dossier Size Ranges GIA is expanding the carat weight range of diamonds that qualify for Diamond Dossier® service

Diamond Carat Weight Facts

Monday, Mar 23 2009 1:21AM About.com Jewelry / Accessories: Most Popular Articles,

Diamond Carat Weight Facts Diamond shoppers always hear the term 'the Four Cs' and one of the important Cs referred to by that term is carat weight Get the facts about carat weight what it is and how it affects the appearance and price of diamonds

Consumers Want High Carat Diamonds

Sunday, Mar 15 2009 2:58PM Abazias - Diamond News,

Consumers Want High Carat Diamonds Time has progressed to where large carat weight diamonds are in great demand especially when the diamond is considered flawless A recent auction in Africa was proof that any dollar can be paid for a large carat weight diamond when a 2660 carat D colored rough diamond sold for $55000 per carat

Diamond Clarity: Shoppers Buying Guide

Sunday, Mar 15 2009 2:14PM Denny Reinke's Articles,

Diamond Clarity Shoppers Buying Guide Diamond shoppers typically want a diamond that is big bright and has lots of sparkle Yet when they go to the jewelry store the attention seems to be on carat weight color and clarity What is diamond clarity and how does it influence the beauty of t

Understanding Carat Weight

Tuesday, Mar 10 2009 3:21PM Danforth Diamond Blog,

Understanding Carat Weight One of the first questions asked about a diamond is “How many carats is it” And it’s a perfectly appropriate question Of the four graded aspects of a diamond carat weight is the easiest to translate into understandable terms To put it simply bigger equals bigger Carat isn’t a measure of size though Carat or more []

DTC's 8th Annual Shining Light Awards

Friday, Mar 6 2009 12:48PM The Daily Jewel,

DTC's 8th Annual Shining Light Awards
The launch of the eighth DTC Shining Light Awards Collection marked an historic occasion for the first time ever the competition was opened to South Africa’s neighbouring diamond producing countries - Namibia and Botswana making the 2009 Shining Light Competition one that is truly southern African

This new collection is a statement of bold design expression - each piece captivates the imagination and beauty intrinsic to this prized gemstone The overall winning piece of the eighth DTC Shining Light Diamond Design Awards Competition in South Africa was chosen for its contemporary minimalism and unique execution in design Overall Winner designer Bhekithemba Ngema a 2008 Tshwane University of Technology graduate created his ring using 18ct yellow gold and 725 diamonds with a total carat weight of 16 carats provided by sponsor and DTC client Schachter & Namdar

First launched in 1996 the objective of the DTC Shining Light Awards has been to pr ...

Why Diamond Certificate?

Tuesday, Mar 3 2009 10:20PM Diamonds,Loose Diamond India,Diamonds Manufacturer India,Wholesale Loose Diamond,Best Qual,

Why Diamond Certificate

A diamond certificate or a diamond grading report is a laminated document which contains essential data about the diamond This is the most important document in your diamond purchase Certified gemologists of independent laboratories prepare this document Gemological Institute of America- GIA and the American Gem Society Laboratories- AGSL are the two most reputed laboratories providing the diamond grading report or certificate They are reputed for their neutral and consistent diamond grading system This certificate includes color clarity cut and carat weight It also describes the diamond’s shape symmetry polish table and depth percentages fluorescence graining and imperfections and flaws The new GIA certificates also provide grading from Excellent to Poor for cut Above all a detailed sketch of the diamond is included

A diamond with GIA certificate has the ad ...

The 4 Cs you should consider when buying an engagement ring.

Tuesday, Mar 3 2009 1:34PM Buying Diamonds,

The 4 Cs you should consider when buying an engagement ring Below are four of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to buying an engagement ring (1) What carat weight should I consider There are many things to consider when deciding on which carat size is best for you The first and foremost is what your love one desires Is her heart set on []

Carats Of Diamonds

Wednesday, Feb 18 2009 11:13PM Jewelry,

Carats Of Diamonds Many people equate the term carat with the size of a diamond and as carat size increases so will the carat weight But the operative word there is weight Carat refers to the weight of a diamond and is equal to roughly 200 milligrams which is less than a ¼ of an ounce A carat []

Which Is the Most Important of the Four Diamond C’s?

Monday, Feb 16 2009 8:46PM Desert Brilliance Blog | Diamond Blog,

Which Is the Most Important of the Four Diamond C’s The four C’s of diamonds are clarity color cut and carat weight Answering the question of which of these is most important depends on whom you ask For example some people just want the biggest diamond they can get so carat weight is going to be the most important to those people However if []