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Birthstones

A birthstone (or birthday stone) is a gemstone, usually in the form of personal jewelry and most often in the form of a ring or pendant. Each stone is traditionally associated with various qualities that symbolize the month of birth in the Gregorian calendar.

Carat

The carat weight, abbreviated ‘cts.’, refers to the weight of the diamond. One carat is one-fifth (.200) of a gram…

Clarity & Color

The clarity of a diamond refers to the irregularities that occur either inside of or on the outside of the diamond because they are formed in the earth and Mother Nature is seldom absolutely perfect…

The color of a diamond traditionally refers to the lack of color present in the stone…

Cut

The cut of a diamond refers to the shape of the diamond. Some of the most common cuts are Round, Oval, Princess,  Radiant, Emerald, Cushion, Marquise, and Asscher.