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A Diamond Will Last Forever
As hard as the diamond is, it can be damaged. Diamonds need to be treated carefully. A sharp blow can chip, fracture or even break a diamond.
Diamonds Are Very Rare
Although the numbers of diamonds that are put out into the marketplace are strictly regulated, there are more than enough to go around.
Most People Think Size is More Important Than Quality
Probably, when push comes to shove, most people will look at size first and quality second. However, there certainly are those who will forgo size in order to get a higher quality stone.
Diamonds Are the Most Expensive Gemstones
There actually are gemstones that are more costly than diamonds. A fine quality ruby can be worth far more that its equal in a diamond.
After a Diamond Has been Cut, Small Stones Remain
Diamonds are ground down when they are "cut," so, generally, only dust is left over.
No Diamond Can Be Termed "Perfect"
Although very rare, there are perfect diamonds. These are defined as such if they have no inclusions or blemishes and have no traces of color, (under 10X magnification) and are perfectly proportioned.
It's Tough to Tell a Cubic Zirconia From a Diamond
Diamonds have a more plastic look and a somewhat blue cast. One sure way to tell one from the other is by weighing the zirconia . . . it will weigh 75% that its equivalent in a diamond. Of course, any reputable jeweler can easily tell the difference between the two.
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