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Choosing the Right
Diamond
For many people, a diamond is the largest purchase of their life.
With that consideration, A. Fishman & Son recognizes the
importance of understanding exactly what you are buying. This
guide simplifies the four Cs — cut, color, clarity, and carat
weight, as well as diamond shapes and certifications. After
reading this guide, you will be better prepared to choose the
diamond that is right for you. However, even after reading
everything there is to read about diamonds, you need expert help
to make the right choice. There is no better way to get that help
than to seek the advice of someone who actually spends his own
money to buy diamonds for his inventory. Call Josh Fishman and he
will be happy to assist you in making the choice that is right for
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Shape refers to the overall
outline of the diamond when viewed from the top.
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The cut of a
diamond determines its brilliance, dimensions, and finish.

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Learn how to find a diamond
with the right color for your setting and budget.
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Clarity is graded
based on the number, location, size, and type of inclusions.
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Learn how to balance both size
and quality when selecting a diamond.

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Unbiased diamond
grading reports are offered with every A. Fishman diamond.
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READ ABOUT THESE OTHER
IMPORTANT ISSUES
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Quality
Our quality standards
are the highest of all jewelers. A. Fishman & Son offers only the
finest cut diamonds. Pre-selected for exceptional quality, the cut,
color, and clarity of our loose diamonds are evaluated based on a
standardized grading scale. Also, our finest and prettiest diamonds
are accompanied by a grading report from the
GIA independent diamond grading lab with the most stringent
grading scales of all labs.
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A. Fishman & Son
Standards |
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CUT |
EXCELLENT IDEAL PREMIUM
VERY GOOD GOOD |
FAIR POOR |
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CLARITY |
F
IF VVS1 VVS2 VS1
VS2 SI1 SI2 SI3 |
I1 I2 I3 |
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COLOR |
D E
F G H I J
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L M N O P
Q R S T U V W X
Y Z |
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