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Diamonds and Engagement Rings
Educating yourself before buying a diamond or engagement ring is essential to ensure value for money, ethical purchasing, and making a choice that aligns with personal preferences.
Understanding the 4Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat—helps in assessing quality, negotiating better prices, and making a meaningful, informed decision.
If you’re exploring pieces of jewelry, it’s important to know the different types of diamonds.
Diamonds are categorized in many ways, from the initial classification system to its shape, clarity grade, cut, source, and more.
I detail all the diamond types and what to know about them, so you’ll have the confidence to choose the right one for you in my article: Types of Diamonds: Names, Cuts, Clarity & More
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Lab Grown Diamonds
Lab grown diamonds, perfectly matching the characteristics of natural ones, present a budget-friendly choice. I recommend Clean Origin for their commitment to surpassing standard industry practices, ensuring their lab-grown diamonds are both ethically sourced and environmentally sustainable.