Diamond Education

A Legacy Honored.Revered by heritage jewelers, the cushion cut—often affectionately known as the pillowcut—is a timeless emblem of elegance. Its softened square or elongated silhouette, defined by ...

A clear process for buying diamonds with certainty Confused by how to put together shape, cut, clarity, color, and symmetry into a single decision? We advocate a clear, step-by-step approach to bui...

Everyone wants to purchase a beautiful diamond with a brilliant sparkle that will get wows at cocktail parties. The question is: "How do you empirically measure the beauty of a diamond to ensure th...

GIA Gem Trade Laboratory The Gemological Institute of America are the creators of the International Diamond Grading System. The definition of the 4 C's as the world knows it today was set by GIA...

At David S., we believe that true excellence in diamonds lies in brightness, precision, symmetry, and an unwavering commitment to light artistry. That is why we offer only the most optically effici...

Learn more about the traditional 57-facet Round Brilliant Cut diamond shape. 

At DSD, we believe that true excellence in diamonds lies in brightness, precision, symmetry, and an unwavering devotion to light artistry. That is why we offer only the most optically efficient ova...

Definition of Color The word color brings to mind bold, vivid images, but when used in regard to diamonds, the meaning is quite the opposite. The most sought after diamond is actually referred to a...

The term ideal is a very strong adjective that usually describes something having reached a state of perfection or flawlessness. In our view, in order for a diamond to be described as an Ideal C...