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Diamonds—Winning the April Birthstone Lottery

No boasting, April birthday folks! You’ve got the ultimate prize of all birthstones—the diamond. These “tears of the gods” are not only billions of years old; due to their structure, one that’s cut and polished correctly can sparkle more than any other gem. Some diamond facts from the American Gem Society This is the hardest […]

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Diamonds: A girl’s best friend (and April’s birthstone!)

Ice. Bling. Rocks. Diamonds have brought fire and ice to people’s lives for centuries. Are you an April baby? You’re lucky enough to have it as your birthstone. And as every bride knows, the indestructible diamond is the perfect symbol of never-ending love. The Hercules of gems: Diamonds are the strongest natural substance—the name comes […]

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Diamonds are an April birthday girl’s best friend

With the diamond as April’s birthstone, if you’re lucky enough to have a birthday this month, you’ve hit the gemstone jackpot! It’s the world’s hardest natural material, the subject of poems, songs, and dreams, and the recognized “king of gems.” If you’re buying a diamond: the 4 C’s In previous blogs, we’ve discussed Carat, Clarity, […]

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C is for Carat: Figuring out your diamond’s weight

You’ve heard the ads, “1 carat total weight diamonds.” But what does it mean and how is it measured? Here’s the low-down on carat weight. Diamonds (along with other gemstones) are measured in metric carats, abbreviated as “ct.” A carat equals 0.2 grams, or as the GIA puts it, “about the same weight as a […]

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It’s Diamond 4C Month: Examining Diamond Color

If you’re an April baby, celebrating your 60th wedding anniversary, engaged, or you just love sparkly things, a diamond may be in your future. More than any other gem, buying a diamond is anxiety-provoking. It’s expensive. No two are  the same. And how do you know if you’re getting what you’re paying for? That’s where […]

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