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At 3 carats, cut quality matters more than carat weight. Here is why proportion decides whether a large stone reads brilliant or simply heavy.
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A 2 carat round measures about 8.1mm, only 25 percent wider than a 1 carat. Here is what that means for shape choice, setting and price.
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A 1 carat round diamond measures about 6.5mm across. Here is what that looks like on the hand, how shape changes apparent size, and what it costs lab grown.
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What is IGI certification for lab-grown diamonds, is IGI as reliable as GIA, and when does your diamond actually need to come with a certificate? A clear explanation for buyers.

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CVD diamond explained -- what it is, how it is made, and why a CVD lab-grown diamond is identical to a mined diamond in every property that matters.

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Yes, a lab grown diamond is a real diamond. Same carbon structure, same hardness, same brilliance. Here is exactly what that means and why it matters before you buy.

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