Here at Nathaniel Jewelry we understand that shopping for a diamond might be a new experience for buyers. It is important to know the characteristics of a diamond to understand what you are buying. A diamond’s quality characteristics are a straightforward and simple process.
Here at Nathaniel Jewelry diamond education page is created and designed to answer all your questions about diamonds characteristics, how those characteristics change the appearance, and which step is more important than the other. Take a look at the explanation we have and within a few minutes you will know everything you need to know to pick out your perfect diamond.
Shape
There are 10 basic shapes of diamonds you can choose from with round being one of them. Shape is a very important part of the decision making when choosing a diamond. More Information
Cut
Diamond cut is usually used to refer to the shape of the diamond. In fact when speaking to a jeweler about diamond cut it refers to how effectively the stone can return light More Information
Color
Diamonds color has a very large impact on the overall diamonds appearance. Diamond color refers to the presence or absence of the color in white diamonds. More Information
Clarity
When speaking about diamond clarity this usually refers to the inclusions found on a diamond. The inclusions can be considered nature's birthmarks, in other words the distinguishing characteristics that make the diamond unique. More Information
Carat Weight
Carat is the standard unit of measure used to indicate the weight of a specific diamond and precious stone. Carat weight has been gauged against the metric system since 1913. Once carat equal 0.2 grams or 0.007 ounces. More Information
Certification
A diamond certificate is a blueprint of a loose diamond. The jewelry industry know a certificate as either a diamond grading report or diamond dossier. More Information