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Natural Diamonds | Diamond Stone – GIA C Get to know all you need about diamond – the history, facts, quality factors, treatments, imitations and much more here at GIA
Diamond Description Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface Diamond’s crystal structure is isometric, which means the carbon atoms are bonded in essentially the same way in all directions
Diamond History and Lore Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century Since then, diamond knowledge has grown steadily, with research by chemists, physicists, geologists, mineralogists, and oceanographers
GIA Diamond Research Whether examining the laboratory-grown diamonds submitted for grading reports, growing CVD diamonds at our research facility in New Jersey, or altering these materials through treatments, GIA is staying at the forefront of characterization and identification of laboratory-grown diamond
Diamond - Gemological Institute of America what's in a name? Diamond [dye -mund] (noun) Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas which means “invincible ” For being the hardest material on earth, that is the perfect name for this gem!
Diamond Quality Factors The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of an international language that jewelry professionals can use to describe and evaluate individual diamonds
GIA Diamond Origin GIA’s Diamond Origin tells the story of how diamonds mined from these countries support jobs, education, and health care and in many cases, how they help protect the environment in and around local mining communities
Understanding the 4Cs of Diamond Quality - GIA 4Cs This framework is both a way to better understand your diamond, and to ensure accuracy in the evaluation of your diamond’s unique characteristics It is the best way to ensure clear information, uniform practices, scientific grading and transparent evaluation in the global diamond industry
What is Diamond Color What it Means | GIA 4Cs Proper color evaluation is a matter of expertise The correct way to evaluate diamond color is in precise conditions, under controlled lighting, where stones are compared to masterstones with established color grades Once properly evaluated, color is documented based on the GIA D-to-Z Color Scale From D for colorless to Z for light
GIA Diamond Grading Scales: The Universal Measure of Quality The prospect of purchasing a diamond may seem daunting, but through GIA, an unbiased authority on diamonds, you have several handy resources to help you select the highest quality diamond First up, an overview of the 4Cs: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat Weight