Jade is an important part of jewelry, and the classification of jade can have different angles. The editor of Baolong.com is here to break down the classification of jade from the perspective of jade color. The classification of jade is a big subject, how can I say? Because the origin of jadeite and China is [...]
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Anyone who owns jade jewelry may have heard of concepts such as "old pit" and "golden thread". What do they mean? A brief sharing by Baolong.com editor: ·Laokeng: The emerald green jade is the ultimate emerald color, and is also the most popular true green jade. More specifically, it must meet the four standards of [...]
Jade rings, jade bracelets, etc. are all common jade jewelry. "Hibiscus species" and "Tielongsheng" are terms for the classification of jade. How much do you know? Hibiscus species: The light green jade is called hibiscus species. The texture of jadeite containing this color is mostly between transparent and opaque. If there is a seemingly absent [...]
Carat Has The Biggest Effect On Price You can thank movies, mass media, and advertising for the emphasis that people put on carat in relation to diamond quality. Carat weight has become an indication of a person’s status and wealth, but when it comes to diamonds, bigger is definitely not always better. Instead, focus on [...]
The Brief History Of Diamond Carat The term carat comes from the ancient method of weighing precious metal and stones against the seeds of the carob tree—which were considered to be even in weight. It wasn’t until 1907, at the Fourth General Conference on Weights and Measures, when it was agreed upon that one diamond [...]
What Is A Diamond Carat? The term carat is often misunderstood. It refers to a diamond's weight, not its size. Another misperception is that a larger carat weight is always better than a smaller carat weight. While it’s true that a big rock can be a status symbol (here’s looking at you, Hollywood), carat weight [...]
You Can Learn More About A Diamond’s Characteristics (Inclusions/Blemishes) In The GIA Grading Report Any characteristics that don’t get factored into the diamond’s assigned grade may still be noted on the GIA grading report or clarity plot (if there is one). As is common practice in the industry, you’ll only find a clarity plot when [...]
Why SI Diamonds And VS Diamonds Are The Best Value While the extremely rare Flawless (FL) or Internally Flawless (IF) diamonds are the highest quality diamond clarity, you may want to consider a diamond that won’t break the bank. For the best value, select a diamond with inclusions that can’t be seen through the crown [...]
The Five Diamond Clarity Factors Size: The larger or more noticeable a characteristic, the lower the likely clarity grade. Number: This is the number of easily seen characteristics. Having fewer characteristics means a higher clarity grade. Position: What is the position of any given characteristic? Is it under the table (most visible) and close to [...]
Diamond Clarity Spans 6 Categories With A Total Of 11 Clarity Grades In 1953, Richard T. Liddicoat and colleagues established the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) diamond grading system and clarity scale. The GIA diamond grading scale is divided into 6 categories and 11 diamond clarity grades. I1, I2, I3 Included Diamonds I clarity diamonds [...]