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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

A tilted image featuring a sample of the new GIA Laboratory-Grown Diamond Quality Assessment certificate. The certificate is for a 1.00-carat round brilliant diamond. Bold text to the left of the certificate reads "GIA Launches Updated Laboratory-Grown Diamond Services October 1" and "A Downgrade or a Deception?".

Mehedi Hasan August 31, 2025

GIA Just Changed Lab Diamond Reports: The Truth Behind “Premium vs. Standard”

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is replacing its detailed, specific grading reports for lab-grown diamonds with a new, simplified “Quality Assessment.” This controversial system removes the familiar 4Cs grading

Mehedi Hasan August 30, 2025

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Emerald Cut Diamond (A Jeweler’s Guide)

The nine biggest mistakes to avoid when buying an emerald cut diamond are: choosing a low clarity grade that reveals visible flaws, expecting a fiery “sparkle” instead of its classic

Mehedi Hasan August 29, 2025

7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get a Morganite Engagement Ring (A Jeweler’s Honest Warning)

The seven reasons you shouldn’t get a morganite engagement ring are potential concerns about its durability, its tendency to get dirty, its fluctuating color, the limited selection, and its lack

Mehedi Hasan August 28, 2025

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Cushion Cut Diamond

The seven biggest mistakes to avoid when buying a cushion cut diamond are: not understanding the crucial difference between “crushed ice” and “chunky” facet styles, choosing the wrong length-to-width ratio

Why Argyle Diamonds Are So Expensive? The Truth

Mehedi Hasan August 28, 2025

Why Are Argyle Diamonds So Expensive? An Insider’s Look

Argyle diamonds are so expensive because the Argyle mine in Australia, the source of over 90% of the world’s natural pink diamonds, permanently closed in 2020, making its finite and

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Mehedi Hasan August 27, 2025

HRD Diamond Certification: A Jeweler’s Honest Warning

HRD is a legitimate and well-known diamond grading lab, but its certification is generally considered less consistent and more lenient than the GIA standard, which can lead to you unknowingly

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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

GIA Just Changed Lab Diamond Reports: The Truth Behind “Premium vs. Standard”

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying an Emerald Cut Diamond (A Jeweler’s Guide)

7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Get a Morganite Engagement Ring (A Jeweler’s Honest Warning)

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Cushion Cut Diamond

Why Are Argyle Diamonds So Expensive? An Insider’s Look

HRD Diamond Certification: A Jeweler’s Honest Warning

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