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Diamond Jewelry

Diamond jewelry is known and valued for many different reasons. These include both its hardness and striking ability to glimmer and shine. These qualities have proven useful for industrial applications as well as for adornments.

The grading of the gemstones used in diamond jewelry is based upon four Cs. These are clarity, cut, color, and carat. Within the industry, many organizations exist who certify these precious stones based on these factors.

Diamond jewelry may make use of many different colors when it comes to diamonds. Pure diamonds have no hue. However, different impurities during the formation may result in a variety of colors such as brown, yellow, blue, purple, pink, and red. The rarity of a color will increase its value.

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