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Picking out a diamond for an engagement ring or another special occasion can be difficult if you don't know diamond jewelry lingo. Learn how to pick and buy a diamond with expert tips on diamond cut, color and clarity, in this free video series.

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  1. Spotting impurities in diamonds will affect how the diamond is rated. Learn how to find diamond impurities with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  2. Diamonds come in a variety of cuts, including emerald cuts, princess cuts and round cuts. Learn more about different diamond cuts in this free diamond video.

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  3. Round brilliant cut diamonds are the standard cut of diamonds and are usually considered the best at producing prismatic affect. Learn more about round brilliant cut diamonds in this free diamond video.

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  4. Princess cut diamonds are fairly modern cuts of diamonds. Learn all about princess cut diamonds in this free diamond video.

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  5. Emerald cut diamonds are one of the oldest cuts of diamond. Learn all about emerald cut diamonds with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  6. Marquis cut diamonds are a fairly new cut of diamonds. Learn more about marquis cut diamonds with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  7. Karats are the unit of measurement by which diamonds are weighed. Learn more about diamond karats with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  8. Diamond certificates are a report showing a diamond's appraisal. Learn more about diamond certifications in this free diamond video.

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  9. Diamond appraisals are issued to show the value and quality of a diamond. Learn how diamond appraisals work with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  10. Clarity is an important part of diamonds. Learn how clarity is appraised and judged in diamonds with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond video.

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  11. Diamonds come in several colors. Usually, the more extravagant the color, the more expensive the diamond. Learn all about diamond colors in this free diamond video.

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  12. Diamonds come in a scale of colors and in general the colorless diamonds are more expensive. Learn more about color scales in diamonds in this free diamond video.

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  13. Enhanced diamonds have added elements to make a diamond look better. Learn about the various ways in which a diamond is enhanced in this free diamond video.

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  14. Metal jewelry can come in a variety of colors from silver to rose to gold. Learn more about the variety of metal colors in this free video.

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  15. Most diamonds are set into prong settings. Learn about the different types of prone settings for jewelry in this free diamond video.

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  16. Channel setting is fairly new for diamond jewelry. Learn how channel settings work with expert tips in this free diamond jewelry video.

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  17. Pave settings are a popular way to set diamond jewelry. Learn more about pave settings for diamonds with expert tips from a gemologist in this free diamond jewelry video.

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  18. Bezel settings for diamond jewelry refers to when diamonds are completely surrounded by metal. Learn about bezel set jewelry in this free diamond jewelry video.

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  19. Picking out an engagement ring is an important event in any relationship. Get advice from an expert on how to pick engagement rings in this free jewelry video.

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  20. If you're unsure what size ring your potential bride wears for her engagement ring, get advice from an expert on ring sizes in this free jewelry video.

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Buying the right diamond for an engagement ring might just be the single most important jewelry purchase you ever make. Do you know what to look for? There are many different facets to just choosing a diamond including: the color of the diamond, the clarity, the cut, and carat. The 4 C's of choosing a diamond are the most important factors you should consider when choosing a diamond. If you need help choosing the right diamond you have come to the right place. Our diamond expert can teach you exactly what you need to consider when choosing the right diamond.

In this free video series, our expert will show you how to spot impurities in a diamond, as well as teaching you about the various cuts of a diamond including round brilliant, princess cut, and emerald cut. You will also learn about color and clarity and how they affects price. Get tips on the various metals rings come in, as well as different settings for a diamond ring. Finally, get expert advice on picking engagement rings for that special someone. If you are in the market for a diamond let our expert show you everything you need to know.

 
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Stephen Wyrick Stephen Wyrick is a certified in the art of diamond grading. He has been working in this field for 37 years now. He makes custom jewelry for clients that love attention to detail.dkdk

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