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The diamond terms explained below are general diamond terminology so you can be guided by the usual diamond lingo used when you will sell, buy, describe or customize a diamond. Diamond abbreviations are also explained such as the usual diamond shape abbreviations jewelers used. General Diamond Terms 4C’s – Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat are […]

Learn about the Round Cut Diamond In Dallas, Texas at Shira Diamonds The round diamond is the most popular diamond shape, representing approximately 75% of all diamonds sold. Due to the mechanics of its shape, the round diamond is generally superior to fancy diamond shapes at the proper reflection of light, maximizing potential brightness. Virtually […]

Wholesale New Round Diamonds in Dallas, Texas at Shira Diamonds Are you looking for the best round diamonds prices in Dallas, Texas? Shira Diamonds in Dallas, Texas cuts and manufactures diamonds in India! We supply diamond wholesalers in Israel, Belgium, China, Hong Kong, and the United States with loose diamonds. Here is a list of […]

About Round Diamonds in Dallas, Texas at Shira Diamonds A brilliant is a diamond or other gemstone, cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have exceptional brilliance. The shape resembles that of a cone and provides maximized light return through the top of the diamond. Even with modern techniques, the cutting […]

The round diamond began to rise in popularity in 1919 with the publication of Marcel Tolkowsky’s thesis “Diamond Design: A Study of the Reflection and Refraction of Light in Diamond”. Tolkowsky’s work described the ideal proportions of a round cut diamond for maximizing light return (or brilliance) and dispersion (or fire). The original Tolkowsky specifications […]

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Round Diamonds in Anahuac, Texas at Shira Diamonds Trust Us, Carat by Carat Looking for the best round diamond prices in Anahuac, Texas? Shira Diamonds in Texas can help you save on your next diamond purchase. We are a diamond siteholder supplying retail stores, diamond brokers, and diamond wholesalers with loose certified diamonds. A Sightholder […]

THE OLD EUROPEAN CUT Historically, GIA has described unmodified round brilliant-cut diamonds as either “round brilliant” or “old European.” The old European cut was an early evolutionary stage in the progression toward the modern round brilliant. In general, trade professionals characterize old European cuts as having small table facets, heavy crowns, and overall “deep” or […]

THE GIA CUT-GRADING SYSTEM FOR UNMODIFIED BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMONDS In 2005, GIA introduced a cut-grading system for unmodified round brilliant cut diamonds. The name “unmodified round brilliant” was applied to a symmetrical round cut with a regular array of 58 facets, cut to modern standards. The system was the culmination of years of research that included […]