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Diamond Education
Choosing the right diamond
For many people, a diamond is the largest purchase of their life. With that consideration, Blue Nile recognizes the importance of understanding exactly what you are buying. This guide simplifies the four Cs — cut, color, clarity, and carat weight, as well as diamond shapes and certifications. After reading this guide, you will be better prepared to choose the diamond that is right for you.
Diamond Shape
Shape refers to the overall outline of the diamond when viewed from the top.
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Diamond Clarity
Clarity is graded based on the number, location, size, and type of inclusions.
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Diamond Cut
The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance, dimensions, and finish.
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Diamond Carat Weight
Learn how to balance both size and quality when selecting a diamond.
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Diamond Color
Learn how to find a diamond with the right color for your setting and budget.
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Diamond Certification
Unbiased diamond grading reports are offered with every Blue Nile diamond.
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Quality
Our quality standards are among the highest of all jewelers. As the largest online diamond retailer, Blue Nile offers the largest collection of the world's finest cut diamonds. Pre-selected for exceptional quality, the cut, color, and clarity of our loose diamonds are evaluated based on a standardized grading scale. Also, each loose diamond is accompanied by a grading report from either GIA or AGSL, independent diamond grading labs with the most stringent grading scales of all labs.

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