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Diamond Education Is Colour or Clarity More Important in a Round Diamond? For a round brilliant, colour usually matters more than clarity. Here is why, what the grades mean, and… 8 min read Diamond Education Clarity Enhanced Diamonds: What They Are, How to Spot One, and Whether They Last Fracture filling and laser drilling explained: how to identify a treated diamond, whether the treatment lasts, and what… 9 min read Diamond Education Do Diamonds Reflect Rainbow Colours? Diamond Fire Explained Yes, diamonds throw rainbow flashes. What dispersion really is, how cut and lighting change it, and why the… 8 min read Lab-Grown Diamonds How Much Do Lab Diamonds Cost Per Carat? Guidance ranges for lab-grown diamond prices per carat, what a 1 carat costs, and the factors that move… 8 min read Wedding Ring Guides How Many Carats of Gold for a Wedding Ring? 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct explained in plain English: purity, hardness, colour and cost, and which suits a… 8 min read Diamond Education Understanding VVS1 Diamond Clarity: Is It Worth It? VVS1 sits just below flawless. What the grade means, how it differs from VVS2, and the shapes where… 8 min read Engagement Ring Guides Which Way Round Do You Wear Wedding and Engagement Rings? Wedding band first, engagement ring on top: the UK tradition explained, plus the wedding-day swap and when it… 8 min read Engagement Ring Guides Are Round or Oval Diamonds More Expensive? Round diamonds cost more than ovals of the same weight. Here is why, by how much, and when… 8 min read Diamond Education SI1 vs SI2 Diamond Clarity: Are They Good Enough? SI1 is often the best value on the clarity scale, SI2 is the risky one. How to read… 8 min read Diamond Education Is VS Clarity Good? VS1 and VS2 Diamonds Explained VS clarity is eye-clean without paying for perfection. What VS1 and VS2 mean, how they differ, and which… 8 min read Buying Guides How Much Is a 3 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond? A plain-English guide to 3 carat emerald cut diamond prices in the UK, lab-grown versus natural, and what… 8 min read Diamond Education What Is a G Colour Diamond? The Quietly Sensible Grade G colour sits at the top of the near colourless range and looks white in a finished ring.… 8 min read Diamond Education Is Colour or Clarity More Important in an Oval Diamond? Colour matters more than clarity in an oval diamond. Here are the grades to aim for, and why… 8 min read

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