Which diamond should I buy? It’s best to start with the cut, or shape of the diamond. Pick two or three cuts that you like and, if you can, see which one the recipient prefers. You may need to enlist the help of one of her friends to do this on the sly! Understand the [...]
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Posted in All About Diamonds on Sep 15th, 2010
The radiant shape is definitely worth considering if you are in the market for a square or rectangle shaped diamond. Radiant cut diamonds are relatively new and feature the sleek lines of a square cut stone, with all the fire of a traditional round-brilliant cut gem. Description The radiant cut diamond features 70 facets with [...]
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Posted in All About Diamonds on Aug 4th, 2010
Sleek and Sexy. Elegant and sophisticated. These are words commonly used to describe the sublime beauty of an emerald cut diamond. Even though the cut has existed for over a century and enjoyed a boom in popularity during the art deco era, it exudes a perpetually modern appeal. Description of cut The cut itself is [...]
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Posted in All About Diamonds on Aug 1st, 2010
When most people are asked what makes a diamond rare and valueable, the common answer is how large, clean and colorless the diamond is, however this is only partially true. In nature diamonds are found in nearly every color and some colored stones are far rarer and sought after than stones that are colorless. The most [...]
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Posted in All About Diamonds on Jul 13th, 2010
The cushion cut (or pillow cut) diamond is one of the most beautiful cuts available in the market today. Popular close to a century ago, the diamond shape is once again enjoying a surge of popularity recently, and no wonder, cushion cut gems have a subtle and romantic sparkle that many find irresistible. This article [...]
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Posted in All About Diamonds on Oct 13th, 2009
Before we start, we want to assure you that ALL diamonds sold by Mark Broumand are conflict free. That said, this article will provide facts on the current state of the diamond industry as respect to conflict diamonds. Sample certificate and rough diamonds The concept of Conflict or Blood Diamonds entered the public arena when [...]
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A diamond’s grade depends on four characteristics, also known as the Four C’s: cut, carat, clarity, and color. Together, these properties determine how much a diamond is worth. The first C is Cut. Cut is extremely important in determining a diamond’s worth. A round brilliant diamond has about 58 facets and the proportion of the [...]
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