The 4c’s of diamond grading The one thing almost everybody will hear when looking for a diamond ring is to consider the 4c’s of the stone. The 4c’s refer to the diamonds: Clarity Cut Colour Carat These four attributes are considered when a diamond is graded. Clarity Diamond clarity refers to the visual appearance of … Read more…
Diamond Grading Typically, diamond grading begins with D and ends at Z. Now you may be asking, what is wrong with the good old A,B,C? Were those three letters that kick of that catchy tune we all know as the alphabet song just not good enough for the diamond graders? Well don’t despair! They were … Read more…
Diamond Certification To ensure the quality of your diamond it is highly recommended that you purchase a certified diamond. Certified diamonds are diamonds that have been graded by a gem laboratory based on the “4 C” attributes (Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat Weight) of the stone. Globally, there are several bodies known to specialise in diamond certification. These … Read more…
Advantages of wholesale diamonds Wholesale diamonds Are you looking for the perfect diamond for your engagement ring? If you are, you will probably know by now that there is a range of options for you to consider. One of the options may be to purchase a wholesale diamond or a retail diamond. So what is … Read more…
What you need to know about diamond earrings With the auction of the worlds most expensive diamond earrings taking place through Sotheby’s auction house we have decided to break down the ever so popular diamond earring. While we know it would be a luxury for diamond lovers to purchase the Apollo, a 14.5 blue carat … Read more…
Common diamond shapes Diamond shape refers to the appearance of the stone. Often when selecting the perfect diamond engagement ring a lot of time will be dedicated to selecting the perfect shape. To assist you to better understand the various shapes we have composed a guide to the shapes we have available at ADBW. Round … Read more…
Ring settings Diamond ring settings are available in various shapes and sizes. They can be custom made to accommodate various diamonds, gemstones and coloured diamonds. We offer a range of various ring settings at Australian Diamond Wholesale Brokers. To assist you to better understand the various settings we have set out a brief description of … Read more…
HPHT Coloured Diamonds Coloured diamonds are incredibly rare and costly. Sadly, their rarity and cost often means the diamond buyer can miss out on an opportunity to ever own a coloured diamond. Fortunately, rather than be forever longing, High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) coloured diamonds offer a cost effective alternative. HPHT coloured diamonds are rather … Read more…
Custom design engagement rings When you purchase a diamond engagement ring the amount of choices can be overwhelming. To resolve this problem you may benefit from creating your custom made diamond engagement ring. A custom made engagement ring reduces the amount of time you spend shopping around for the perfect ring. It also guarantees you … Read more…
How to purchase the perfect diamond for your engagement ring To help you purchase the perfect diamond for your engagement ring we have some expert advice for you. Steve Richards, FGAA, our in house gemmologist with 25 years industry experience, says the way to maximise your budget when purchasing your engagement ring is to “pay … Read more…
