Buying a Diamond explained Cut, Colour, Clarity & Carat

1.63 G Vs1

When it comes to buying that dream diamond, most people are unsure of what to look for. Buying that perfect diamond is not a low-cost exercise, with an average selling price of $16,000 for a 1 Carat quality diamond ring. Making sure that you make the correct choice for your budget is vital in making … Read more

Dominion Diamond unveils plan to avoid bankruptcy

Ekati diamond mine

Canada’s Dominion Diamond Mines has unveiled a transaction that would allow it to exit court protection from creditors and access short-term operating funds, which would pave the way to eventually restart its idled Ekati mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories. The company, which owns and operates the iconic Ekati diamond mine and also has a 40% interest in … Read more

Diamond fluorescence

Fluorescence In Diamonds

There is common misconception that a diamond exhibiting fluorescence under ultra violet light has some kind of defect or transparency issue.

Sarine Technologies moves into Diamond Grading

Sarine grading machine

Sarine Technologies the world leader in diamond measuring and assessing is expanding its diamond report. It will include the 4C’s quality grades including the diamond’s cut, color, clarity and carat weight. This will be done using its own automated grading tools.

Clarity

SI1: Inclusions are noticeable under 10x magnification, but not always visible to the naked eye.

Diamond clarity refers to the presence and visibility of inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (external flaws) within or on the surface of a diamond.