by franjew | Nov 28, 2017 | Diamonds
Diameter The width of the diamond as measured through the girdle. Table This is the large, flat top facet of a diamond. Crown The upper portion of a cut gemstone, above the girdle. Girdle The narrow rim of a diamond that separates the crown from the pavilion. It is...
by franjew | Nov 27, 2017 | Diamonds
Diamonds do need care to keep them at their brilliant best. A clean diamond not only reflects light better but actually looks bigger than one that’s been “dulled” by skin oils, soap, cosmetics and cooking grease. Diamonds have an affinity for grease...
by franjew | Nov 27, 2017 | Diamonds
Gemmologists and jewellers assess the physical attributes of diamonds using the 4 C’s classification system – cut, carat, colour and clarity. The 4 C’s classification enables the comparison and valuation of diamonds. No one ‘C’ is more...
