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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
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
Diamond Fun Facts Diamond crystals are brought closer to the Earth’s surface through volcanic activity Diamonds can be found in shallow alluvial deposits where the crystals settle after being transported away from the kimberlite pipes by geologic activity and rivers
Gemological Institute Of America | All About Gemstones - GIA A Study of the Winston Red: The Smithsonian’s New Fancy Red Diamond Presents the first scientific and historical study conducted on the 2 33 ct Winston Red, the fifth-largest known Fancy red diamond in existence
How to Buy A Diamond - GIA 4Cs It isn’t until a diamond is cut, that the real beauty of a diamond begins to take shape With a GIA Diamond Grading Report, you can confidently make your next diamond purchase
Home | GIA 4Cs While choosing a diamond is a very personal decision, evaluating a diamond should always be a matter of precision At GIA, we are incredibly proud that our 4Cs of diamond quality continue to educate the diamond industry and most importantly, protect diamond consumers everywhere
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!
GIA Diamond Grading Scales: Universal Quality Measure | GIA 4Cs 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