Category Archives: Diamond Info
Inclusions in Diamonds and Gemstones, What do they mean and how does that affect their value? Laurie Sarah explains
Let’s talk about inclusions! My husband and I get asked a lot of questions about inclusions in Diamonds and Gemstones. In this article, we will discuss the following: What are inclusions? Are all inclusions bad? How do inclusions affect the value of a Diamond or Gemstone? Some pictures of inclusions and Laurie Sarah’s thoughts on them. What about Treatments? Are those all Treatments bad?..
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Lab Grown Diamonds Versus Organic Grown Diamonds – What’s the Difference? Laurie Sarah Explains
LAB GROWN DIAMONDS VERSUS ORGANIC GROWN DIAMONDS – UNDERSTANDING OPTION In this article, Laurie Sarah will help you understand the following: What is a Lab Grown Diamond? What is an Organic Grown Diamond? What process is used to grow Lab Diamonds? What are the Pros and Cons of each? Are Lab Grown Diamonds the same as CZ, imitation diamonds or synthetic diamonds? WHAT IS..
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What is the Difference Between an Appraisal, a GIA Certificate, and my Laurie Sarah Certificate of Authenticity?
In this blog I will explain a little bit about the following: What is an Appraisal? What is a GIA Certificate? What is a Laurie Sarah Certificate of Authenticity? Why would one sometimes differ from another? What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an official document produced and signed by a Certified Appraiser. A Certified Appraiser is someone who has gone through intensive study..
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Diamond FAQs – Everything you wanted to know about Diamonds from Laurie Sarah!
DIAMOND FAQ’S ANSWERED! LAURIE SARAH WILL DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING IN THIS BLOG: DIAMOND AS A BIRTHSTONE DIAMOND TREATMENT AND HARDNESS COLORS OF DIAMOND DIAMOND ALTERNATIVES DIAMOND JEWELRY CARE SOME BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND JEWELRY WE’VE CREATED! DIAMOND AS A BIRTHSTONE Diamond is the traditional birthstone for April. It is also the 60th and 75th wedding anniversary stone. Its name comes from the Greek word adamas meaning..
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What is Moissanite? How does Moissanite compare to Diamond? Is it good for my Engagement Ring?
WHAT IS MOISSANITE? Moissanite in nature is a naturally occuring gemstone. It was discovered by Henri Moissan (whom Moissanite was later named after) while examining rock samples from a meteor crater located in Canyon Diablo, Arizona USA in 1893. In its natural form, Moissanite is extremely rare. It has only been discovered in a few rocks. (information obtained from Wikipedia) WHAT IS CHARLES &..
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