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Diamond Imports is one of Australia's largest importers of loose diamonds specialising in excellent and ideal cut diamonds, certified diamonds, wholesale diamonds and diamond engagement rings.Diamond Imports we provide information about buying diamonds that will help guide you to buy the finest quality loose diamonds.

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What are Certified Diamonds?
A certified diamond provides consumers with confidence, security and increases comfort levels while making a decision on which loose diamond to purchase. Before purchasing a loose diamond, you should expect to review a copy of its diamond certificate, as this is your only guarantee of the quality and value of that diamond. Certified diamonds help provide consumer confidence. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 05/08/2008 | Jewelry

What are Diamonds?
Did you ever wonder what makes a diamond so special? Or what a diamond is? Diamonds are a mineral, a natural crystalline substance, the transparent form of pure carbon or nearly pure carbon. Diamonds have extraordinary qualities. Diamonds have a broad colour range. A diamond is the oldest thing you will ever own, probably 3 billion years in age. A diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that diamonds are the hardest substance found in nature Read
By: Diamond Imports | 05/08/2008 | Jewelry

Diamonds: Cushion Cut Diamonds
The Cushion Cut Diamond was an extremely popular diamond shape a century ago. Cushion cut diamonds have a romantic look about them and have once again become extremely popular as a diamond choice especially with Hollywood movies stars and celebrities. Cushion cut diamonds are also sometimes referred to as “pillow-cut” diamonds. Modern cushion cuts are based on the antique cushion cuts, which are a combination of a round and square outline with a softened square or “pillow” shape. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 16/07/2008 | Jewelry

Diamonds: Radiant Cut Diamonds
Radiant cut diamonds come in a wonderful squarish or rectangular cut shape. While not as popular as the other fancy cut diamonds, Radiant cut diamonds are adored by many diamond connoisseurs. Radiant cut diamonds have an eye-catching “kaleidoscope” effect that have more “points of light” reflected within the diamond than any other cut. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 16/07/2008 | Jewelry

Diamonds: Asscher Cut Diamonds
Asscher cut diamonds have a distinctive windmill reflection and wide cut corners that are characterized by a concentric square patterns. The Asscher cut diamond became very popular in Art Deco jewellery and was a forerunner of the emerald cut. Since an Asscher cut diamond produces more fire than you see in a typical step cut diamond it has become extremely popular especially with many Hollywood stars and celebrities. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 16/07/2008 | Jewelry

Diamonds: Princess Cut Diamonds
The princess cut is the most important new cut or shape for diamonds. Princess cut diamonds are the most popular non-round diamond. They have a beautiful brilliance and a modern square shape that accentuates a diamond’s fire rather than its luster. Princess cut diamonds have become a favourite diamond choice for engagement rings. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 16/07/2008 | Jewelry

Diamonds: Diamond Buying Advice
When you start to think about buying a diamond, you naturally will want the best diamond that you can afford and a beautiful stone you will treasure forever. Diamonds can be found in a range of shapes, sizes, qualities & colours. Buying a diamond is not like buying a car which will depreciate over time, they endure generations. When buying a loose diamond, make sure you buy the best quality diamond that is within your budget. Important steps when embarking on the purchase of a diamond. Read
By: Diamond Imports | 15/07/2008 | Jewelry

The Price of Diamonds
Diamonds are cut in a range of shapes, sizes and qualities all of which influence the price. The price of diamonds is also influenced by international market conditions such as exchange rates, supply and demand, fashion trends as well as inflation. Diamonds have been an investment device for several thousand years. What Influences The Price of Diamonds? Read
By: Diamond Imports | 15/07/2008 | Jewelry

What Do Diamonds Cost?
Guys who are ready to ask for a woman's hand in marriage will inevitably attempt to figure out how much money they should spend on a diamond engagement ring. As a general guide grooms usually spend between 10 - 20% of their annual salary on a diamond engagement ring. But where did the idea of two months salary come from? Read
By: Diamond Imports | 15/07/2008 | Jewelry