Archive for May 2012

The Four C’s ; Cut

As we discussed in the previous blog, a diamond’s value is comprised of four components: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Today we are going ... More

The Four C’s (Cut)

As we discussed in the previous blog, a diamond’s value is comprised of four components: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Today we are going ... More

The Four C’s : An Overview

Most people have heard about the 4 C’s when talking about diamonds. But, do you really know what the 4 C’s are? The next several ... More

Primary Deposits

For about 2,000 years, diamonds were thought only to be found in rivers and streams, alluvial deposits.  Alluvial deposits are typically much more concentrated with ... More

A Variety of Different Cuts

The first cut diamond shape was the point cut in the fifteenth century.   The point cut looked like a pyramid.  It was the easiest shape ... More