Guides and advice
The diamond and gemstone guide
A diamond often marks something that matters, so it helps to know what you are looking at. Here we explain cut, colour, clarity and carat, what a GIA or IGI certificate tells you, and how lab-grown and natural compare. Start with how to choose a diamond or lab-grown or natural, or browse diamonds and gemstone rings.
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Guides
Cut, colour, clarity and carat, certificates, and natural or lab-grown, explained without the jargon.
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Moissanite, Lab-Grown or Natural Diamond: What’s the Difference You Can See?
Three stones, three different stories. Discover how moissanite, lab-grown diamonds and natural diamonds compare in sparkle, durability, price and what...
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How to tell if a diamond is real, and what a jeweller actually checks
Why most home tests mislead, what a jeweller checks with a loupe and tester, and when a valuation helps.
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Lab-grown or natural diamonds: an honest answer from a jeweller who sells both
Same stone, different origin and price. How they compare on looks, certificates and resale.
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