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Learn about Buying Diamonds, the 4 C's of Diamond Buying and More!

Welcome to the Learning Center. You will find all kinds of information here that will help you with buying diamonds and fine jewelry. This educational section includes a diamond buying guide, a glossary of diamond and jewelry terms and metal information.

We hope you are able to find the information you are looking for here. If you have additional questions, please send an email to Jeweler Danforth. He will get back to you within 24 hours.

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The 4 C's of Diamond Buying

Diamonds and the 4 C'sLearn about the 4 C's of Diamond Buying: Cut, Color, Clarity, Carat, plus more in our Diamond Buying Guide!


Hints for Buying Diamonds and
A Diamond Engagement Ring

Gold Diamond Engagement RingLearn the basics about buying your diamond engagement ring. FREE ring sizer available!



Metal Education

Precious MetalsPlatinum is one of the rarest precious metals and is also one of the most expensive. Learn about other precious metals in this section.

Glossary

Confused about certain words used in the diamond and jewelry industry? Search our Glossary for terms like pennyweights, karats vs. carats, prongs, shanks, etc.

DeBeers and Beyond -
History of the Diamond Cartel

DeBeers, founded by Cecil Rhodes in 1870, has been a highly successful and effective controller of the diamond market for almost a century.


Learn About the
History of Diamonds

The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word "adamas" which means unconquerable. It is made up of pure carbon and is the hardest natural substance known to man.

 

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