Best Settings for a Marquise Diamond
The best setting for a marquise diamond protects both points. How V-prongs, bezels and east-west orientation work, plus what to check before you buy.
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Is Platinum Worth It for an Engagement Ring?
Platinum or gold? A straight verdict by budget band — under $3k, $3–8k, $8k+ — plus where the platinum premium is better spent on the diamond itself.
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Lab Grown Fancy Shapes: Where They Win
Which fancy shapes gain most from lab-grown pricing? Oval, emerald, radiant and marquise let you buy the elongated look and the carat weight at once.
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How to Buy an Oval Diamond Without a Cut Grade
GIA won’t cut-grade an oval, so you have to. A proportion-by-proportion screening method: depth, table, ratio, girdle, plus how to read the 360° video.
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Three-Stone Rings: Best Shape Combinations
Which side stone shapes suit each centre, plus the carat ratios and millimetre widths that make a three-stone ring look balanced instead of mismatched.
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Best Setting for a Pear Shaped Diamond: V-Prong First
The best setting for a pear shaped diamond starts with a V-prong at the tip. Here’s why it’s non-negotiable, and which way the point should face.
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Best Setting for an Oval Diamond Ring
Six prongs or four? How prong placement protects an oval’s ends, which settings mask a bow tie, and what a hidden halo actually does for the stone.
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Which Diamond Shapes Hide Inclusions Best?
Round, cushion and radiant hide inclusions best; emerald and Asscher hide almost nothing. Here is the lowest eye-clean clarity grade you can buy, shape by.
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Cheapest Diamond Shapes Per Carat, Ranked
Which diamond shape is cheapest per carat? Emerald and Asscher lead, round costs most. A shape-by-shape ranking at 1ct and 2ct, plus how to price the.
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Pear Shaped Diamonds: What to Look For Before You Buy
A defect-first buying checklist for pear shaped diamonds: bow tie, high shoulders, flat wings, off-center point, best length-to-width ratio, and how to.
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