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Without a trace: Decoding diamond’s invisible story

By Alethea Inns

In 2016, the stunning 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue sold at auction for a record-breaking US$57.5 million. It was graded Vivid Blue, VVS1, and its mesmerizing colour captivated collectors worldwide. What made this diamond so extraordinary wasn’t just its size or clarity but the secret ingredient in its atomic makeup—the presence of the trace element boron. At the atomic level, imperceptible to the human eye, boron atoms were woven into the diamond’s crystal … Continue reading Without a trace: Decoding diamond’s invisible story

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From rough to radiance: Understanding light performance

By Jay Mehta

A layman’s perception of a natural diamond is a bright, sparkly, round object cut from a rough diamond. Few, however, understand the science behind diamonds and their enduring beauty. While the best sales associates have a solid grasp of the four Cs—carat, cut, clarity, and colour—many, even among the most experienced, may not fully appreciate the complexities of light performance.

Breaking down light performance

Everyone knows that diamonds sparkle, but light … Continue reading From rough to radiance: Understanding light performance

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Cutting edge: How laboratory-grown diamonds are innovating diamond design

By Alethea Inns

Gemmological laboratories are the proverbial canary in the coal mine of materials being certified for the retail jewellery market. Indeed, the scientists working in these facilities are highly trained in the gemmological analysis of diamonds, the detection of laboratory-grown and coloured stones, and the appraisal of finished jewellery. Those working in these labs examine millions of pieces of jewellery and individual gemstones each year and, as such, are among the first … Continue reading Cutting edge: How laboratory-grown diamonds are innovating diamond design

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