Tactile and refraction: Generally, natural crystals have a colder touch, and the hand feels different from glass or synthetic products. Artificial materials usually do not have a cold touch, which is also a simple method of identification. There is another way to apply to transparent crystal gems. If it is a larger crystal ball or [...]
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Opal is the gem with the most unique color among colored gems. Therefore, in order to increase the play-of-color phenomenon of opal, set off the play-of-color phenomenon better or fill the cracks of opal, the market will optimize opal, the main methods are as follows : Sugar Treatment: Put the non-play-of-color opal into saturated sugar [...]
Turquoise belongs to a minority in the jewelry market. But because of its unique color and its special connection with religion, there are still certain customer groups in the gem market, especially those top-quality turquoise, which are expensive. Although it is called turquoise, it is not produced in Turkey. The earliest turquoise production areas in [...]
Blue Nile Does Not Sell L-Z Color Grade Diamonds Diamonds in the L-Z range have a noticeably warm yellow hue which do not meet the quality and value standards at Blue Nile. We do, however, sell fancy colored diamonds that are graded on a different scale and are highly prized. Are You Wondering Which Diamond [...]
D Color Diamonds (Absolutely Colorless) D color diamond is the highest grade and is extremely rare—the highest color grade that money can buy. Eight percent of customers choose a D color diamond. See D Graded Diamonds Diamond Grades At Blue Nile Range From D (Colorless) To K (Faintly Colored) Colorless diamonds: The rarest and highest [...]
Diamond Color Is An Important Characteristic That Affects A Diamond’s Beauty Like all of the 4Cs, diamond color is an important consideration when buying a diamond. While color affects price, there are a number of factors that can help you decide which color grade is right for you. The GIA White Diamonds Color-Grade Scale Is [...]
What Is Diamond Color? Did you know that it’s very rare to find a diamond that doesn’t have any color at all? In fact, diamonds are found in almost any naturally occurring color, including gray, white, yellow, green, brown, and pink. Some General Info About Diamond Color Part of diamond valuation is determined by the [...]
Established in 1931, the non-profit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the world’s foremost authority on diamonds, colored stones, and pearls. This laboratory is known for consistency and unbiased diamond grading systems. Diamonds that are accompanied by GIA grading reports are the most highly valued in the industry. Every loose diamond at Blue Nile has [...]
Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, diamond cut, and diamond shape mean different things. Diamond cut assesses light performance of a diamond and is based on a combination of factors: proportions, symmetry, and polish (the overall surface condition of a diamond’s facets). Diamond shape is related to the outline of a diamond. While the [...]
Table: The largest facet of a gemstone Crown: The top portion of a diamond extending from the girdle to the table Girdle: The intersection of the crown and pavilion which defines the circumference of a diamond Diameter: The measurement from one girdle edge of a diamond straight across to the opposing side Pavilion: The bottom [...]