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ODBA Reader Gets 2 Carat Cushion Cut Diamond From Ritani

Q: Hi Liz, I have read your site with interest. I have been scouring diamond sites obsessively for weeks now,... View Article

The Diamond Girdle – What It Is and Why It Matters

The diamond girdle is an often missed characteristic when it comes to evaluating a diamond’s cut, but it is one... View Article

ODBA Reader Orders Custom Jewelry From Brian Gavin Diamonds

Q: Hi Liz, I am looking for a ring like the one you can see at the following address: http://www.adiamor.com/Engagement-Rings/Pave/Ruby-and-Pave-Engagement-Setting/18KYellowGold/1480... View Article

What Are VVS Diamonds and When Should You Buy Them?

VVS Diamonds are some of the rarest diamonds available in terms of clarity grade. VVS stands for Very, Very, Slightly... View Article

How To Buy Emerald Cut Diamonds

*Note: ODBA no longer recommends EnchantedDiamonds.com Q: Hi Liz, Great site! I was wondering if you could tell me what... View Article

Princess Diamond – 2, 3, and 4 Chevrons

Q: Dear Liz, I have read your site extensively, and it has been incredibly helpful to me in my diamond... View Article

5 Smart Ways To Use Blue Nile’s Recently Purchased Engagement Rings For Diamond Research

A recent trend that many online retailers are adopting is showing off their recently purchased engagement rings on a dedicated... View Article

Looking For Diamond To Set In Tacori Petite Crescent Engagement Ring

*Note: ODBA no longer recommends EnchantedDiamonds.com Q: Hi Liz, I’ve been looking at diamonds at Ritani and Enchanted — both... View Article

Buyer Beware – Jewelry Appraisals Are Used As Marketing Tools

In 2005 Dateline NBC aired an expose on how diamonds are evaluated and sold entitled, ‘Diamonds, Is There Such A... View Article

Best Value Diamonds – Color vs. Clarity

*Note: ODBA no longer recommends EnchantedDiamonds.com Q: First off, thank you for offering this free consultation, it’s very much appreciated.... View Article

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