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Lab-Grown Diamond, Same Care Requirements A lab-grown diamond is chemically and physically identical to a mined diamond. Same hardness, same thermal conductivity, same optical properties. So the care … read more

Key Takeaways A GIA report is not a grade sheet -- it is a scientific assessment of the four Cs recorded by independent gemologists who have never seen the stone before. Cut grade (for round brillian … read more

Key Takeaways Cut is the most important of the four Cs because it determines how much light a diamond returns -- a poorly cut diamond will look dull regardless of its color or clarity grade. Color gr … read more

Key Takeaways An elongated cushion cut combines the curved facets and softened corners of a traditional cushion with a rectangular outline, giving the finger a longer, leaner appearance than a square … read more

Key Takeaways There is no universal rule for how much to spend on an engagement ring -- the two-months-salary guideline was created by a diamond company in the 1980s and has no basis in financial pla … read more