by Neustaedters Fine Jewelry | Dec 16, 2014 | Diamonds
Diamonds are praised for their ability to exude light which creates intense sparkle. So often a diamond’s cut is thought of as only being a shape, such as round, square, or emerald; however, a diamond’s cut is actually about how a diamond’s facets...
by Neustaedters Fine Jewelry | Dec 16, 2014 | Diamonds
Diamond color grading of gem quality diamonds is actually based on the absence of color. The chemical makeup of a perfect diamond has no hue. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) color grading system uses a letter scale to measure the degree of colorlessness by...
by Neustaedters Fine Jewelry | Nov 5, 2014 | Education
This day and age, there is a lot of knowledge on buying a diamond. Many companies talk about the 4 C’s – color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. The one thing missing and the most important is the personal experience with an educated gemologist who has...
