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Diamonds come naturally in every color of the rainbow. However, most people
are looking for
diamonds in the white range, rated in the white range from D (colorless) to
Z (light yellow).
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A diamonds clarity is determined by any external irregularities and the number of "inclusions" in the stone, that is, the imperfections created by nature. Diamonds were formed deep within the earth's core over 100 million years ago and brought to the surface by volcanic eruption.
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Round Brilliant, Marquise, Pear, Princess, Oval, Heart,
brilliancy from cutting and polishing the diamond facets to allow the
maximum amount of light to enter through its top and be reflected and
dispersed back through its top.
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Any of the fancy shapes are a good choice for a woman who likes a classic look but wants something a little less traditional than the round brilliant. Oval, marquise and pear shapes are also popular styles for a woman with a small hand or short fingers, because the diamond's elongated shape will give her hand the illusion of length. Many times, designers will advise choosing a ring with a vertical or diagonal design that will be most flattering to a hand with short or average-length fingers.
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