Calculating Carat Weight  A carat is the unit of weight used to measure a diamond. The word 'carat' has its roots in Greek. In ancient times, carob seeds were considered to have consist … read more

VS1 vs. VS2 VS1 and VS2 Clarity: What are they, and why should you buy them? If Cut is the most important of the 4Cs (cut, clarity, color, carat), then Clarity is the most technical and … read more

Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds Demand for lab-created diamonds is growing. They have similar physical and chemical characteristics as natural diamonds and are grown in a lab from the seed of a … read more

Buying Lab-Created Diamonds Lab-created diamonds are grown in a laboratory using a natural mined diamond seed. These synthetic diamonds have physical, optical, and chemical characteristics identica … read more

May Birthstones Numerous factors make a birthdate special and important. Along with the archaeological star of the month, birthstones also add a distinct meaning to your birth month. Each month ha … read more