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Diamond Education Diamond Clarity Characteristics: Inclusions and Blemishes Explained Feathers, clouds, crystals and knots: what every clarity characteristic on a diamond certificate means and which ones actually… 6 min read Engagement Ring Guides What Are the Types of Diamond Cuts? A Plain-English Guide There are only three families of diamond cut. Choose the family first and fourteen shapes narrow to three.… 6 min read Diamond Education What Is a Step Cut Diamond? Step cut diamonds - emerald, Asscher, baguette - use long mirror facets instead of sparkle. What they suit… 7 min read Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Lab Grown Diamonds Getting Cheaper? Yes, and here is why, without invented statistics. What drove the fall, where the floor is, and whether… 6 min read Diamond Education What Are Single Cut Diamonds? A single cut diamond has 17 or 18 facets instead of 57. Why fewer facets is deliberate, where… 6 min read Lab-Grown Diamonds Which Moissanite Cut Is Closest to a Diamond? We do not sell moissanite, so here is the honest answer: step cuts look most diamond-like, and the… 7 min read Engagement Ring Guides Which Diamond Cut Looks the Smallest? Asscher and princess cuts look smallest for their carat weight. A millimetre-by-millimetre comparison of every shape at one… 7 min read Lab-Grown Diamonds Can You Tell If a Diamond Is Lab Grown? And Does Anyone Mind? Nobody can tell by looking, only from the certificate. An honest guide to spotting lab-grown diamonds and whether… 6 min read Engagement Ring Guides Can You Change the Cut of a Diamond? Yes, a diamond can be recut, but it can only get smaller. When recutting is worth it, what… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides What Size Should a Man’s Wedding Ring Be? UK men's ring sizes, band widths from 2mm to 8mm, profiles and metals, plus how to measure a… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides Can You Wear Your Wedding Ring Before the Wedding? No rule stops you, but there are two practical reasons to wait. When to try it on, and… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides How Much Do Most Wedding Rings Cost in the UK? What UK couples really spend on wedding rings, what drives the price, and real prices from our lab-grown… 7 min read Wedding Ring Guides What Hand Do Europeans Wear Their Wedding Ring On? Europe is split: left hand in the UK, France and Italy, right hand in Germany, Poland and Greece.… 7 min read

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