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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 is the only gem made of a single element: It is typically about 99 95 percent carbon The other 0 05 percent can include one or more trace elements, which are atoms that aren’t part of the diamond’s essential chemistry Some trace elements can influence its color or crystal shape
Diamond History and Lore Diamonds have a long history as beautiful objects of desire In the first century AD, the Roman naturalist Pliny stated: “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones, but of all things in this world ” A diamond has to go through a lot before it reaches the jeweler’s display case
Diamond Quality Factors A well-cut diamond displays the beauty consumers expect to see in a diamond A beautiful diamond looks the way it does because of three optical effects: white light reflections called brightness, flashes of color called fire, and areas of light and dark called scintillation
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 With an unbiased diamond evaluation, you’re free to focus on its beauty
Understanding the 4Cs of Diamond Quality | Diamond Factors - GIA 4Cs This framework is both a way to better understand your diamond, and to ensure accuracy in the evaluation of your diamond’s unique characteristics It is the best way to ensure clear information, uniform practices, scientific grading and transparent evaluation in the global diamond industry
Diamond Fun Facts Even though the U S produces almost no diamonds for commercial consumption, America buys more than 40 percent of the world’s gem quality diamonds – making it the world’s largest diamond market Now that you know some fun facts about diamonds and where they come from, take a look at some of the most famous diamonds ever found The Hope
GIA Diamond Research Why is diamond the ‘king of gems’? From crowns to engagement rings, diamonds have been a central aspect of many of life’s celebrations and historical milestones They have been associated with legends and folklore
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
GIA Diamond Origin - Gemological Institute of America GIA’s Diamond Origin tells the story of how diamonds support jobs, education, and healthcare and protect the environment in and around local mining communities When you buy a diamond with a GIA Diamond Origin Report, you contribute to the livelihood of mining communities