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Buying Certified Diamonds

A diamond certificate documents the complete quality and description of the diamond, it includes information on shape, carat weight, clarity, fluorescence, colour grade, measurements, proportions and finish grade. A diamond certificate also confirms that the diamond is natural and is not synthetic or man-made. Read

By: Kirsten Katz | 19/08/2008 | Finance

Buying Diamonds Safely

When you start to think about buying a diamond, you naturally will want the best diamond that you can afford. Diamonds can be found in a range of shapes, sizes, qualities & prices. If you are about to buy a diamond for an engagement ring, you may want to consider spending the commonly accepted guideline of two months' salary. Diamonds are a symbol of love and eternity. Diamonds ARE forever. Read

By: Kirsten Katz | 19/08/2008 | Finance

Trusted Diamond Retailers

When buying diamonds you should be careful and exercise caution that you are in fact dealing with a reputable diamond dealer or jeweler. Never buy a diamond that has not been certified and always make certain that the diamond was actually independently certified. Read

By: Kirsten Katz | 14/08/2008 | Finance

Certified Diamond Comparisons

Nothing beats seeing a diamond in person to determine the true quality visibly. Diamond appreciation is a very personal thing and different people will prefer different things about different diamonds. At the end of the day all the numbers, certificates and photos in the world mean nothing if you do not like the look of the diamond and it does not sparkle displaying excellent Brilliance, Fire and Scintillation. Read

By: Kirsten Katz | 06/08/2008 | Finance