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Choosing the right diamond

Choosing the right diamond

For most people, buying a diamond is a new experience, but that doesn't mean it should be overwhelming. Understanding a diamond's quality characteristics is straightforward and simple.

Schmidt's Gems and Fine Jewelry diamond education is designed to answer all your questions. It explains a diamond's characteristics, how those characteristics influence appearance, and which are more important than others. In just a few minutes you'll know everything you need to know to find your perfect diamond.

Schmidt's Gems and Fine Jewelry offers the Hearts and Arrows Ideal Cut Diamond.
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Shape
Diamond Shapes

As the name suggests, shape (round, oval, pear, etc.) describes a diamond's form, primarily as viewed from above. All diamond shapes have different attributes, but overall the beauty of the individual shapes is a matter of personal taste.
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Cut
Diamond Cut

The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. Put simply, the better a diamond is cut, the more sparkle it will have.
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Color
Diamond Color

A diamond's color grade actually refers to the lack of color. In other words, diamonds that are white, containing little or no color, receive higher quality grades than those with visible color. more


Clarity
Diamond Clarity

Almost all diamonds have tiny imperfections. Diamonds with few or no imperfections receive the highest clarity grades.
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Carat Weight
Diamond Carat Weight
This is the term with which people are most familiar, but bear in mind that carat is specifically a measure of a diamond's weight.
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Certification
Diamond Certification

Unbiased diamond grading reports are offered by Schmidt's Gems & Fine Jewelry with diamond purchase.
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