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Natural Diamonds | Diamond Stone – GIA C Get to know all you need about diamond – the history, facts, quality factors, treatments, imitations and much more here at GIA
Diamond Description Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface Diamond’s crystal structure is isometric, which means the carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions
Diamond History and Lore Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century Since then, diamond knowledge has grown steadily, with research by chemists, physicists, geologists, mineralogists, and oceanographers
GIA Diamond Research Whether examining the laboratory-grown diamonds submitted for grading reports, growing CVD diamonds at our research facility in New Jersey, or altering these materials through treatments, GIA is staying at the forefront of characterization and identification of laboratory-grown diamond
Diamond Quality Factors The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of an international language that jewelry professionals can use to describe and evaluate individual diamonds
How to Buy A Diamond - GIA 4Cs It isn’t until a diamond is cut, that the real beauty of a diamond begins to take shape With a GIA Diamond Grading Report, you can confidently make your next diamond purchase
GIA - Report Check important limitations All Report Check information is subject to these limitations Interested in getting your diamond graded by GIA? Submit Your Gem Now
Diamond Clarity. - GIA 4Cs The clarity of a diamond is based on the size, location, visibility and number of inclusions or blemishes Internal and surface reaching characteristics are called inclusions External features are called blemishes Precise clarity grading is the secret to accurately evaluating a diamond
Diamond Fun Facts Diamond crystals are brought closer to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity Diamonds can be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after being transported away from the kimberlite pipes by geologic activity and rivers
GIA Diamond Grading Scales: The Universal Measure of Quality The prospect of purchasing a diamond may seem daunting, but through GIA, an unbiased authority on diamonds, you have several handy resources to help you select the highest quality diamond First up, an overview of the 4Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight