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Diamond Fluorescence: What It Is and Whether It Matters

Fluorescence appears on every GIA certificate, but most buyers don't know what it means or whether it should influence their decision. This guide gives you the full picture.

How Diamond Prices Are Determined: What You’re Actually Paying For

Diamond prices can seem opaque — why does one 1-carat diamond cost three times as much as another? This guide breaks down exactly what drives diamond pricing, so you can make a genuinely informed d...

What I Look for When Sourcing a Diamond

Don Siah, founder of Diamond Ateliers, shares what he actually evaluates when sourcing diamonds for clients — and why the certificate only tells part of the story.

How to Read a GIA Diamond Certificate

A GIA certificate is the most trusted document in the diamond trade — but most buyers don't know how to read one properly. This guide walks through every section and tells you what actually matters.

Round Brilliant Diamond Guide: Why the Classic Cut Still Wins

The round brilliant accounts for roughly three-quarters of all diamonds sold worldwide, and the reason is simple: no other cut maximises fire and brilliance as effectively. Here is what makes it th...

Step-Cut Diamonds Explained: The Complete Emerald & Asscher Guide

Step-cut diamonds — the emerald and asscher — are having a major moment. With their signature parallel facets and hall-of-mirrors depth, they suit clients who want elegance over sparkle. This guide...

Oval Diamond Length-to-Width Ratio: How to Find the Most Flattering Proportion

Oval diamonds are not all the same shape. Two ovals at identical carat weights can look dramatically different on the hand depending on their length-to-width ratio — and this single number has more...

What 'Eye-Clean' Actually Means — And How to Find One in Singapore

"Eye-clean" is one of the most useful terms in diamond buying — and one of the most loosely used. Here's what it actually means, why it matters more than the clarity grade on the certificate, and h...