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It Isn't Always Black and White
by Jourdan Block
Natural Fancy white and Fancy black diamonds are not routinely submitted to GIA for grading (fewer than 2,000 since 2008). These fancy-color diamo...
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Think Pink
by Jourdan Block
This ring features a 3.43 carat diamond graded IF, Fancy Vivid purplish pink by GIA. This pink diamond is unusual in that it also has strong blue f...
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Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond
by Jourdan Block
The story of the Golden Empress, a remarkably large 132.55 ct Fancy Intense yellow diamond, starts when Graff the London-based diamond House found...
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The Blue Moon
by Jourdan Block
The Blue Moon, a 29.62 carat (ct) blue diamond crystal, was discovered at the Cullinan mine in South Africa in 2014. It was eventually faceted into...
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Bicolor Rough Diamond Crystals
by Jourdan Block
The GIA laboratory in Antwerp regularly receives pink diamond crystals for examination as part of the Diamond Origin Report. This recent service h...
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A Diamond-Shaped Diamond Inclusion
by Jourdan Block
GIA scientists recently examined a D color, 0.53 carat round brilliant diamond with a cloud inclusion that looks like the profile of a faceted roun...
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April | Diamond
by Jourdan Block
Those born in the month of April are lucky enough to call the diamond, a scintillating stone, their birthstone. The April birthstone is also rich...
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Appraisals from JB Jewelry
by Jourdan Block
We buy it all. With a little extra time on your hands, now is the perfect time to turn your precious metals and old jewelry into cash. Whether you...
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Biggest Engagement Ring Trends Of 2021
by Jourdan Block
While classic designs will never go out of style, it stands to reason that the completely traditional route is not for everyone.
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6 Engagement Ring Diamond Shapes to Know
by Jourdan Block
Choosing the perfect cut comes down to personal taste, but there are certain pros that come with each diamond shape that may sway your opinion.
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Engagement Ring Styles: Seven Irresistible Trends
by Jourdan Block
Trending diamond shapes include marquise, cushion cut and oval. Pink is in, as are two-tone halo settings.
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Way to Glow!
by Jourdan Block
The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center is produced in nitrogen-bearing diamond through the combination of a single nitrogen atom and a vacancy. It can ...
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