Diamonds
Looking for the perfect diamond engagement ring, but you don’t know enough about purchasing diamonds? The Diamond Buying Guide presents the information you need on “how to buy a diamond.” Read on to discover diamond purchasing information that includes descriptions of the various diamond cuts, clarity, color, carat weight, certificates, and more.
An understanding of diamond grading will give you the technical information needed when making purchasing decisions. And learning about the available diamond shapes will help you narrow down your choices.
Where to Start When Buying Diamonds
If you want to learn the basics of diamond buying, start with our section on the “four Cs of diamonds” which explains the grading system for diamonds.
On the other hand, if you’d rather skip all of the studying and just jump to hand-selected links to diamonds you can purchase today, we’ve picked out close to 200 diamonds in a wide range of prices.
- Asscher Cut Diamonds
- Cushion Cut Diamonds
- Emerald Cut Diamonds
- Heart Shaped Diamonds
- Marquise Cut Diamonds
- Oval Diamonds
- Pear Shaped Diamonds
- Princess Cut Diamonds
- Radiant Cut Diamonds
- Round Brilliant Diamonds
Diamond Size Chart
“How big is a one carat diamond”
Our printable Diamond Size Chart illustrates
the relative size of diamonds and will help you make a decision about what size diamond to buy.
More Diamond Details
- The “Four Cs” of Diamonds
These are the basics — and what you should know before you begin shopping for your diamond.
More information… - Certificates
Learn the difference between an “appraisal” and a “certificate” and why a certificate is an important part of your diamond purchase.
More information… - Glossary
The world of diamonds has its own language. If you’re confused by any of the terms used on this website, check the glossary.
More information… - Jewelry Stores
A comparison chart of online diamond jewelry stores.
More information…
Diamond Education
4Cs of Diamond Grading | Diamond Cut | Diamond Clarity | Diamond Color | Carat Weight | Diamond Certificates | Diamond Size Chart | Diamond Fluorescence | Diamond Ring Settings | Diamond Glossary
Diamond Shapes
General Shapes Information | Asscher Cut Diamonds | Cushion Cut Diamonds | Emerald Cut Diamonds | Heart Shaped Diamonds | Marquise Cut Diamonds | Oval Diamonds | Pear Shaped Diamonds | Princess Cut Diamonds | Radiant Cut Diamonds | Round Brilliant Diamonds