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Sales Tax on Jewelry Bought Online: What You Owe by State
Does online jewelry get taxed? See how sales and use tax work by state, which states have none,…
Crown Angle vs Pavilion Angle: What Each Does for a Diamond
Crown angle shapes fire, pavilion angle drives brightness. Learn how GIA measures both, which ranges work for a…
Certified vs Non-Certified Diamonds: What Buyers Should Know
Certified or non-certified diamond? Learn what a grading report verifies, when going without one is reasonable, and how…
Rhodium Plating Explained: What It Is and How Often to Redo It
What rhodium plating is, why white gold needs it, why white gold turns yellow, how replating works and…
Kimberley Process Diamonds: What the Certificate Means
What the Kimberley Process is, what its certificate covers, where it falls short, and how to buy a…
Is Buying Diamonds Online Safe? A Buyer’s Checklist
Buying diamonds online is safe when you check the seller, the grading report, the listing and the return…
Finger Shape vs Diamond Shape: How to Pick the Right Match
Short, wide, long or narrow fingers each flatter different diamond shapes. See which shapes suit your hand, including…
Best Diamond Shapes for Short Fingers: What Flatters and Why
Oval, pear, marquise or emerald? See which diamond shapes make short fingers look longer, plus setting, band and…
Cloudy Diamond Fix: What Works and What Doesn’t
A cloudy diamond is usually dirty, not damaged. Learn how to clean it safely at home, when to…