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Diamond’s splendor has been appreciated for centuries, but there was not much scientific knowledge about it before the twentieth century. Since then, diamond knowledge has grown steadily, with …

The 4Cs describe the individual qualities of a diamond, and the value of an individual diamond is based on these qualities. The terms that people use to discuss the 4Cs have become part of an …

Diamond forms under high temperature and pressure conditions that exist only within a specific depth range (about 100 miles) beneath the earth’s surface. Diamond’s crystal structure is isometric, which …

It isn’t until a diamond is cut, that the real beauty of a diamond begins to take shape. With a GIA Diamond Grading Report, you can confidently make your next diamond purchase.

what's in a name? Diamond [dye -mund] (noun) Diamond comes from the Greek word adamas which means “invincible.” For being the hardest material on earth, that is the perfect name for this gem!

钻石只在地球表面之下大约 100 英里的高温和高压条件下形成。 钻石的碳原子在所有方向上的键合都基本相同。 另一种矿物 - 石墨，同样也仅包含碳，但其形成过程和晶体结构却大不相同。 石墨十分柔 …

While choosing a diamond is a very personal decision, evaluating a diamond should always be a matter of precision. At GIA, we are incredibly proud that our 4Cs of diamond quality continue to educate the …

Jan 10, 2017 · Incredibly hard, highly refractive, practically impervious to heat, diamond is a crystal form of carbon. But what makes it a real diamond? Find out!

The clarity of a diamond is based on the size, location, visibility and number of inclusions or blemishes. Internal and surface reaching characteristics are called inclusions. External features are called …