We sell diamonds of all shapes, qualities and sizes according to your specifications and budget. There are a number of factors involved in purchasing a diamond, namely, clarity, color, cut and carat size. Please review these simplified illustrative charts shown below and contact us with your questions to: Designs in Gems

Bruce J. Snider M.S., Graduate Gemologist-GIA, NAJA

 

    We have diamonds available to meet your needs. Do you need a graded diamond from GIA? Let us be your source. Bruce J. Snider, G.G. (GIA) is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America and will hand pick a diamond for you.

 

 

Almost all diamonds contain naturally occurring internal characteristics called inclusions. The size, nature, location and amount of inclusions determine a diamond's clarity grade and affect its value.

 

Clarity Principles of a Diamond

(estimated for illustrative purposes)

 

Many diamonds, although appearing colorless, actually have slight tones of yellow or brown. As these tones become more visibly apparent, the rarity and the value of the stone decrease.

 

Color Principles of a Diamond

(estimated for illustrative purposes)

 

When a diamond is cut properly, most of the light entering from any direction is reflected through the top and is dispersed into a display of sparkling flashes and rainbow colors. This is called dispersion. Light entering the diamond reflects internally from facet to facet and reflects back through the top creating brilliance.

 

Cut Principles of Light Reflection - a Diamond

(for illustrative purposes)

 

Size Diagram of Diamonds

(estimate for illustrative purposes)