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Why Are Colored Diamonds Colored?

By: Clare Appleyard
For many engagement ring buyers, the preferred diamond color is white – indeed, the whiter, the better (and the pricier!). A pure white diamond, often known as blue-white and graded color ‘D’ is exceptionally hard to come by and these stones demand premium prices. As you move down the diamond color scale (and [...]

Pastor-Genève Press Release

As the spring auction season starts over the next couple of weeks, some very special pieces are available for sale in Hong Kong and New York, including a rare 3-carat intense purple diamond expected to sell for over $1.5 million.  In anticipation of further supply disruptions in the coming months, dealers continue to acquire rare [...]

Understanding Diamonds

Author: David Chandler
A diamond is just pure carbon crystal. If you look at the chemistry of diamond, it is pure carbon. The arrangement of the carbon atoms differently makes it a unique gem. A diamond is considered precious from the ancient times and is popular for its strength.
How a diamond is formed?
Diamonds are formed in [...]

Simulated Diamonds vs. Fake Diamonds

Author: Melanie Spark
Believe it or not, there is a big difference between simulated diamonds and fake diamonds. When you think of a fake diamond, you may think of one that is being presented as genuine when it is actually anything but the real thing. A simulated diamond is one that is designed specifically to imitate [...]