Diamond Education

A round brilliant diamond held in gemological tweezers above its GIA report

Diamond Education

Explore the details that make each diamond different. Our guides explain grading, diamond origins, shapes and precious metals to help you choose with confidence.

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Our guides

  • Two diamond rings on GIA reports beneath the title Mined & lab-grown diamonds

    Mined and Lab-Grown Diamonds

    Explore their different origins, shared properties and what to consider when choosing.

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  • Round, pear, oval, radiant and emerald cut diamonds on a white and navy surface

    Know Your Diamond Cuts

    Understand diamond shapes, cutting styles and cut quality.

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  • A loupe and tweezers resting on a GIA diamond grading report

    Honest Diamond Grading

    Learn why independent grading matters when comparing diamonds.

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  • A round diamond held in tweezers above a GIA grading report

    How to Read a Diamond Report

    Understand the details recorded on GIA and IGI grading reports.

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  • Illustration of a round brilliant diamond labelled table, crown, girdle, pavilion and culet

    Anatomy of a Diamond

    Discover the parts, facets and proportions of a diamond.

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  • A stack of platinum rings with a pear-shaped diamond engagement ring

    Why Choose Platinum

    Explore platinum’s qualities, everyday wear and care.

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  • A GIA display reading We offer diamonds graded by GIA in the Glasgow showroom

    GIA Explains the 4Cs

    Discover GIA’s introduction to cut, colour, clarity and carat weight.

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  • A diamond held in tweezers over a GIA report, seen through a loupe

    GIA 4Cs Interactive Sliders

    Compare diamond characteristics using GIA’s interactive tools.

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