Flawless is the top grade. Here is what FL, IF, VVS1 and VVS2 really mean, and when paying for the top of the scale is worth it.
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Flawless is the top grade. Here is what FL, IF, VVS1 and VVS2 really mean, and when paying for the top of the scale is worth it.
10K is a US grade, not a UK one. What that means for hallmarking, servicing and durability – and what to choose instead.
What a Claddagh ring means, which hand and direction says married, and the practical points before choosing one as a wedding ring.
The full FL to I3 clarity scale in plain English, what the numbers really mean, and which grade to buy for each diamond shape and size.
Square diamonds usually cost less per carat than round. Here is why, which shapes are cheapest, and the size trap to avoid.
Six ways to stop a wedding ring spinning or slipping: silicone sizers, sizing beads, bars, hinged shanks and proper resizing.
Carat weight in millimetres, why shape beats weight for size, and an honest look at the average diamond size question.
Three causes of a spinning ring and the fix for each, from sizing beads to weighting the shank. Plus rings that change colour.
HPHT and CVD explained in plain English: what a lab diamond is made of, how it is grown, and how long the whole process really takes.
Round is the most popular shape, but not always the best one for you. Every shape compared on sparkle, size, price and durability.
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