How are Diamonds Graded?
27 December 2016
Usually when diamond officials talk about color, they do not mean blues, greens, or pinks. (Such diamonds do exist, but they are referred to as collectively as “fancy” diamonds.) Rather, diamond “color” is used to refer to how pure the shading of a diamond is. Color is typically graded on the following scale: D-F. Diamonds […]
How to Buy a Diamond on a Budget
19 December 2016
Buying a diamond should be fun, not daunting. However, the latter can often be the case when you are on a budget. Here are a couple tips for purchasing your diamond while on a budget. Keep an eye on cut Cut is the biggest factor when it comes to the price. You shouldn’t completely sacrifice […]
Diamond Shopping Mistakes to Avoid
12 December 2016
Buying a diamond can be loads of fun. With persistence and a bit of street smarts, you can find the perfect diamond at an amazing price. Here are two common mistakes to avoid: Avoid deeply cut diamonds. A deeply cut diamond is a diamond cut in a way that hides its true brilliance. These diamond […]
Quote of the week
9 December 2016
Sometimes memories sneak out of our eyes and roll down our cheeks.
A Love Letter or My Dog’s Journey to Become a Diamond
8 December 2016
Grief is personal and we understand that here at Heart In Diamond. We were recently privileged to help out two pet parents and for one her cathartic account of her journey has been documented. It is a very poignant and beautiful account of the bond we have with our four legged family. http://moderndogmagazine.com/articles/love-letter-or-my-dogs-journey-become-diamond/101528
An Introduction to Diamond Cut Shapes
5 December 2016
Buying a diamond can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to start. Here is a quick introduction to a few traditional diamond cuts. Round Round diamond are your classic diamond shape. They are the most popular diamond shape.Round diamonds are praised for their brightness and sparkle. Princess Cut Princess Cut diamond are the […]
Diamonds and Graphite
28 November 2016
Though they look, feel, and price quite differently, diamonds and graphite actually have a noteworthy chemical similarity: both materials are composed entirely of carbon. The only real difference between the two is the way that these carbon atoms bond. Ironically, even though diamonds are the harder material, graphite is actually the more stable of the […]