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An open IGI diamond certificate next to a folded GIA booklet to illustrate a blog post titled "Is IGI as good as GIA?".

Mehedi Hasan September 7, 2025

IGI vs. GIA: A Jeweler Explains Which Diamond Certificate to Trust

No, for natural diamonds, IGI certification is not considered as good as GIA due to a documented history of more lenient and inconsistent grading. However, for lab-grown diamonds, IGI has become the

Asscher cut diamond floating on a glossy, minimalist white background under the title "What is special about an Asscher cut diamond?"

Mehedi Hasan September 6, 2025

Asscher Cut Diamond Guide: 7 Mistakes That Kill the “Windmill” & How to Avoid Them

An Asscher Cut is a square “Step Cut” diamond defined by its deep pavilion, cropped corners, and the signature “Windmill” reflection pattern in the center. Unlike round diamonds that hide flaws with

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Moissanite Engagement Rings

Mehedi Hasan September 5, 2025

The Top 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Moissanite Ring (A Jeweler’s Guide)

The nine biggest mistakes to avoid when buying a moissanite ring are: treating it like a “fake diamond,” ignoring the 4Cs of quality, choosing a poor setting, neglecting its simple

An elegant image showing three stacked rings with glittering moissanite gems on a pale green background. The top ring is a simple band of round stones, the middle ring alternates between round stones and yellow-gold sections, and the bottom ring features baguette-cut stones. The title "Why is Moissanite So Cheap?" is centered above the rings with the subtitle "(The Answer Isn't What You Think)" below them.

Mehedi Hasan September 4, 2025

Why is Moissanite So Cheap? (5 Reasons to Avoid the Diamond Markup)

Moissanite is efficiently and affordably priced because lab-grown production bypasses the multi-billion dollar overhead of deep-earth mining, eliminates an outdated six-stage distribution chain filled with middlemen markups, and refuses to

Comparison of a 2 carat princess cut diamond ring from James Allen ($14,870) versus Blue Nile ($15,862), with a woman looking indecisive about which one to choose.

Mehedi Hasan September 3, 2025

James Allen vs. Blue Nile: The 2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring Price War (2026)

When buying a 2 carat princess cut diamond ring, James Allen is the superior choice for visual quality because their 360° display technology is essential for inspecting the “Chevron” patterns and ensuring the

A vibrant, stylized illustration of Donald Trump's face on the left, surrounded by falling diamonds and Indian rupee symbols. On the right, large text reads "Diamond Prices Are Dropping" and a smaller heading says, "Tariffs Disrupt Diamond Markets." A paragraph below explains that U.S. tariffs on Indian goods caused diamond prices to fall in August.

Mehedi Hasan September 2, 2025

Diamond Prices Are Dropping: Your Insider Guide to the August 2025 Market Shake-Up

Diamond prices for stones under 1-carat fell sharply in August, with some categories dropping nearly 4%, primarily due to the sudden implementation of US tariffs on goods from India. I’m

Mehedi Hasan September 2, 2025

The Game-Changer is Here: Why FCRF’s New Rarity Report Unlocks Your Diamond’s True Story

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has just released its groundbreaking Rarity Report in a printed format, making its expert data on diamond scarcity accessible to the public for the

Mehedi Hasan September 2, 2025

Otter Spirit Jewelry Review: Is It Truly More Than Just Jewelry?

Otter Spirit offers beautifully designed, well-made crystal gemstone bracelets that resonate deeply with those seeking a spiritual or symbolic connection; while they are not “fine jewelry” in the traditional sense,

A close-up, dramatic image of a massive, rough emerald crystal named 'Imboo'. Two hands are shown holding what appear to be gemological tools or lights, illuminating the vibrant green facets of the raw emerald. The text on the image introduces the stone as "Imboo" and describes it as "the 11,685 carat 'Buffalo' emerald."

Mehedi Hasan September 2, 2025

Gemfields Just Unearthed a Record-Breaking Emerald: Meet ‘Imboo’

Mining company Gemfields has just announced the discovery of a massive 11,685-carat exceptional-quality rough emerald from its Kagem mine in Zambia, naming the colossal gem “Imboo,” which means “buffalo” in

A horizontal image banner showing a visual breakdown of hearts and arrows diamond patterns. The left side is dedicated to the "Hearts" pattern, with a large red diagram and four smaller thumbnails labeled "Excellent," "Very Good," "Good," and "Poor," each with a brief description of the heart shapes' symmetry. The right side is dedicated to the "Arrows" pattern, with a similar large red diagram and four thumbnails labeled "Excellent," "Very Good," "Good," and "Poor," each with a description of the arrows' uniformity. The overall image illustrates the subtle differences in the symmetry of these patterns, which are not detailed on standard GIA reports.

Mehedi Hasan September 1, 2025

Hearts and Arrows Diamonds: What GIA Reports Don’t Tell You

No, a standard GIA report for a diamond does not mention or grade for Hearts and Arrows; instead, H&A is a precise visual pattern of eight symmetrical “arrows” from the

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IGI vs. GIA: A Jeweler Explains Which Diamond Certificate to Trust

Asscher Cut Diamond Guide: 7 Mistakes That Kill the “Windmill” & How to Avoid Them

The Top 9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Moissanite Ring (A Jeweler’s Guide)

Why is Moissanite So Cheap? (5 Reasons to Avoid the Diamond Markup)

James Allen vs. Blue Nile: The 2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Ring Price War (2026)

Diamond Prices Are Dropping: Your Insider Guide to the August 2025 Market Shake-Up

The Game-Changer is Here: Why FCRF’s New Rarity Report Unlocks Your Diamond’s True Story

Otter Spirit Jewelry Review: Is It Truly More Than Just Jewelry?

Gemfields Just Unearthed a Record-Breaking Emerald: Meet ‘Imboo’

Hearts and Arrows Diamonds: What GIA Reports Don’t Tell You

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