WHY SHOP FOR A LOOSE DIAMOND?
The most expensive part of diamond jewelry is the diamond. In order to purchase the diamond within the size, shape, cut, clarity and price you can afford, it is much easier to select the diamond first and then have it mounted. Evaluating the diamond is easier to do when un-set and sometimes the size, shape and color will determine the right setting. To evaluate a loose diamond, a series of devices are used to evaluate the fire, brilliance and cut. To learn more about these tests or grading tools, please see our “Evaluation and Grading Tools” section of the site.
