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Sparkle Factor Explained

Sparkle Factor Explained

29/08/2017 0
Remember the higher the diamond quality the brighter the stone and the greater the perception of size. In the early 21st Century ComparetheDiamond.com (formerly diamondgeezer.com) decided to define a system that identified and extracted only data that contributed to sparkle from diamond certificates. All the reassuring trade definitions in the certificate are wonderful, we are all so glad we have the consumer protection provided by impartial diamond laboratories, but what does it all mean? How d...
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Remarkable Value Tag

Remarkable Value Tag

29/08/2017 0
REMARKABLE VALUE TAGWhat Does It Mean?Every day tens of thousands of diamonds are listed on our website by diamond cutters and dealers from all parts of the globeThey can all see their competitors prices on our site, that sharpens their pricing.Our software instantly tags any diamond that is priced below the average for a given size and quality.This then triggers our software to spider our competitors sites to calculate the average price currently payable on the Net.The price of the ring that yo...
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Polish

Polish

29/08/2017 0
POLISHPolish and Symmetry are the two least respected attributes of a diamond - even by many jewellers who never make reference to them when presenting a diamond.Quality of polish has a profound effect on sparkle.The grading system appears to be vague adjectives but are in fact precise quality tags:Ex = Excellent, ID = IdealVG = Very GoodG = GoodF = FairP = PoorThese quality codes define the finished surface of the diamonds facets.Diamond polish can be compared to sanding wood, cutting meat or p...
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HRD: Antwerp World Diamond Centre

HRD: Antwerp World Diamond Centre

29/08/2017 0
HRD: Antwerp World Diamond Centre V. STRICTImperssiv. documentsAntwerp basedOptional services include sealing and laser inscriptionhttp://www.hrd. be...
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Diamond Symmetry

Diamond Symmetry

29/08/2017 0
Diamond Polish and diamond symmetry are the two least respected attributes of a diamond - even by many jewellers who never make reference to them when presenting a diamond. Quality of symmetry has a profound effect on sparkle. The grading system appears to be vague adjectives but are in fact precise quality tagsEx = Excellent, ID = Ideal (different terms use by different labs, they are the same quality)VG = Very GoodG = GoodF = FairP = PoorSymmetry is about the relationship of each facet to the ...
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Diamond Weight

Diamond Weight

29/08/2017 0
DIAMOND WEIGHTA diamond's weight is stated in carats & points. A point being 1% of one caratRemember carat is a measurement of weight NOT sizeWeight has the largest impact on diamond priceWeight does not effect sparkleBIG is not always beautiful, think qualityWhen ancient man first picked up a diamond in some African river bed, we assume he did NOT say, 'WOW that's big', surely he said 'WOW that sparkles!'...
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Gemological Institute Of America

Gemological Institute Of America

29/08/2017 0
Gemological Institute of America V. STRICTGreat presentationThe World's Foremost Authority in GemologyEstablished 1931As Hoover is to vacuum cleaner so GIA is to diamond certificationhttp://www.gia. edu...
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Diamond Polish

Diamond Polish

29/08/2017 0
DIAMOND POLISH Diamond Polish and Symmetry are the two least respected attributes of a diamond - even by many jewellers who rarely make reference to them when presenting a diamond.Quality of polish has a profound effect on sparkle.The grading system appears to be a vague list of adjectives but is in fact a series of precise quality tags:Ex = Excellent, Excellent, ID = Ideal [Different terms used by different labs, they are the same quality]VG = Very GoodG = GoodF = FairP = PoorThese quality...
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European Gemological Laboratory

European Gemological Laboratory

29/08/2017 0
European Gemological LaboratoryLEAST STRICTImpressiv. documentsCertify more diamonds then any otherCertification fees are lowerDo not command the same premium as othersDiamonds certified by EGL tend to be cheaperhttp://www.eglusa.com...
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Diamond Value V. Price

Diamond Value V. Price

29/08/2017 0
DIAMOND VALUE v. PRICEUnlike other sites these prices are not guide prices, not theoretical pricesThe diamonds featured are actual diamondsRemember buying a diamond is about getting the value, NOT the best price and we are here to helpPRICES PRICINGHIGH ST PRICEThis is a calculated price using industry standard wholesale & retail mark-ups.These prices are validated by customers feedback, mystery shoppers and independent valuations.OUR PRICEThis is the price you will payNO hidden extrasNO charges...
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Hrd: Antwerp World Diamond Centre

Hrd: Antwerp World Diamond Centre

29/08/2017 0
HRD: Antwerp World Diamond Centre V. STRICTImperssiv. documentsAntwerp basedOptional services include sealing and laser inscriptionhttp://www.hrd. be...
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International Gems Institute

International Gems Institute

29/08/2017 0
International Gems InstituteSTRICTImpressiv. documentsSealed Diamonds10+ offices/labs around the worldhttp://www.igiworldwide.com...
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Diamond Earrings - What you get

Diamond Earrings - What you get

29/08/2017 0
PRICES INCLUDE Expert diamond advice (nearly 50 years in the biz)Personal help and consultation throughoutThe earrings- metal and diamond as specified by youVAT included - refunded against exportsFree postage, packing & insuranceStunning presentation caseIndependent Valuation on purchases over £1, 000 (assumes certified diamondDiamond Certification when and where declared (G. I. A. H. R. D A. G. S etc. )Jewellery Cleaning ClothFinger sizer - as a backupOnline Order TrackingMoney Back Guara...
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Rings - what you get

Rings - what you get

29/08/2017 0
PRICES INCLUDE Expert diamond advice (nearly 50 years in the biz)Personal help and consultation throughoutThe rings - metal and diamond as specified by youVAT included - refunded against exportsFree postage, packing & insuranceStunning presentation caseIndependent Valuation on purchases over 1, 000Diamond Certification on diamonds where and when specifiedJewellery Cleaning KitCare of jewellery & diamonds leafletFinger sizer - as a backupOnline Order TrackingFree sizingMoney Back Guarantee...
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What Is Ip?

What Is Ip?

29/08/2017 0
WHAT IS IP?IP = Ion platingIP is a plating technique, a specific means of covering a base metal with a precious or semi-precious metal.Ion plating is a physical vapour depositionIon plating is used to deposit hard coatings of compound materials on tools, adherent metal coatings, optical coatings with high densities, and conformal coatings on complex surfaces. It is the modern equivalent of gold plating, but its more durable & effective....
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