The Carbonstone Journal

Diamond Education

Diamond Education

Understand diamonds properly. Clear explanations of the 4Cs, diamond shapes, certification and how to get the most beauty for your budget.

Do Diamonds Come in Colours Naturally?

Yes, and nature makes eleven colour families. Which ones occur naturally, how often, and how to spot a colour that was added later.

What Gives a Diamond Its Colour?

Only three things cause colour in a diamond: impurity atoms, a bent crystal structure, and natural radiation. Every diamond colour explained simply.

Which Diamond Colour Is the Rarest?

Red is the rarest diamond colour. The full rarity order explained, why it happens, and what any of it means for a ring you can actually buy.

Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Fake? The Honest Answer

No. A lab-grown diamond is real diamond, same carbon and same hardness. Here is why people think otherwise, and what to check before you buy.

How Many Colours Do Diamonds Come In?

Diamonds come in twelve main colour families and hundreds of graded variations. A plain-English guide to the full spectrum and the D to Z scale.

Is Cubic Zirconia the Same as a Lab-Grown Diamond?

No. Cubic zirconia is a lookalike stone; a lab-grown diamond is real diamond. The differences that matter, explained plainly.

Diamond Clarity Grades Explained: The Full Scale from FL to I3

Every diamond clarity grade from Flawless to I3 explained in plain English, plus which grade is worth paying for by diamond shape.

What Is VVS Clarity in Diamonds? VVS1 and VVS2 Explained

VVS clarity explained in plain English: what VVS1 and VVS2 mean, how they differ, and when the premium is actually worth paying.

SI3 Diamond Clarity: Is It a Real Grade and Is It Good Enough?

SI3 is not on the official IGI or GIA clarity scale. Here is what the grade really means, where it came from, and how to judge one.

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 matter.

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