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GIA Redefines Lab-Grown Diamond Standards

access_time 1752735000000 face Jinal Prajapati
GIA Redefines Lab-Grown Diamond Standards A Bold Step Toward Transparency in the Diamond Industry For decades, the 4Cs grading system, pioneered by GIA in 1953, served as the global gold standard for evaluating diamond quality. It empowered consumers with knowledge, allowing them to assess the valu...

“Chep” Forever: A Love Story Carved in Diamond

access_time 2025-06-09T12:43:04.501Z face Jinal Prajapati
“Chep” Forever: A Love Story Carved in Diamonds How Personal Inscriptions and GIA-Certified Diamonds Make Love Stories Eternal Portrait of Mr. Vummidi observing a diamond through a gem loupe. The Romance Behind the Rock: The couple, Varang and Shruti, chose two GIA-certified diamonds, each over 1 c...

The Mediterranean Blue Diamond: A $21.5M Masterpiece That Stunned the World at Sotheby’s Geneva

access_time 2025-06-07T09:16:49.642Z face Jinal Prajapati
The Mediterranean Blue Diamond: A $21.5M Masterpiece That Stunned the World at Sotheby’s Geneva Learn what makes this Fancy Vivid Blue gem a true masterpiece. A Rarity Beyond Measure: Discovered in 2023 at South Africa’s renowned Cullinan mine, The Mediterranean Blue stands out not just for its ori...

The Met Gala 2025: Dazzling Jewelry Moments That Defined the Red Carpet

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The Met Gala 2025: Dazzling Jewelry Moments That Defined the Red Carpet From Brooches to Necklaces, the Night Celebrated Black Dandyism in Full Glamour Written on by Here are the key Jewelry and Accessory Trends that emerged from the Met Gala 2025: Statement Necklaces and Oversized Gems: Bold, eye...

Diamond Size Chart - DESDES Global

access_time 2025-04-13T13:44:10.025Z face Swasti Garg
Diamond Size Chart - DESDES Global Your guide to diamond's shapes, size, carat weight, and common uses. What is a Carat? Dear gems, let’s dive into one of the most talked-about aspects of a diamond—the carat! It’s one of the 4 Cs (along with cut, color, and clarity), and it refers to the weight of ...