DIAMOND & JEWELRY
Advanced Education
Learn more about Diamond Cut and Performance
DIAMOND facet
ANATOMY
Learn the roles of the facet groups on a round brilliant diamond.
Diamond Performance
See examples of brightness, leakage, contrast and fire.
RECOMMENDED PROPORTIONS
Get recommended proportions for brightness vs. balance vs. fire.
HEARTS AND ARROWS DIAMONDS
Everything you need to know about hearts & arrows diamonds.
FIRE versus DISPERSION
Learn how all diamonds create dispersion, but not all create fire.
DIAMOND BEAUTY AND EYESIGHT
Do you see more or less of what others see in a diamonds?
Learn more about Engagement Rings
Engagement ring history
Learn the ancient history and meaning of engagement rings.
Diamond Setting Anatomy
Bridge. Gallery. Shank. Learn the language of settings.
Engagement Ring Styles
See halo, solitaire, pave, multi-stone styles and more.
Designer Engagement Rings
Learn the role of designer brands in the bridal jewelry industry
Average Engagement Cost
Learn national and regional averages and ways to save.
Engagement Ring Insurance
What's most affordable? What's most practical?
Learn about Diamond Industry Economics
Diamond Values: An Origin Story
Learn why cut quality has never been a priority for producers.
The Quality Contradiction
Inconvenient truths about diamond assessment revealed.
Diamond Cut and Ratings Systems
Statistics show >60% of diamonds get the highest cut grade.
"Ideal Cut" Cautions
Learn about the most abused term in the diamond business.
AGS Zero
The Real Ideal
The strict American Gem Society "Ideal" light performance grade.
Diamond Grading Process
Follow the grading process from intake to certification.