The Diamond Journal
Honest, practical guidance on diamonds and engagement rings — written by the people who grade, price and set them every day in Beirut.

Diamond Buying Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Stone
The complete diamond buying guide for first-time buyers: budget, shape, the 4Cs, certification and how to judge the actual stone before you…
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The 4Cs of Diamonds Explained: Cut, Color, Clarity & Carat
The 4Cs of diamonds, by a 50-year diamond house: what cut, colour, clarity and carat really mean, where each one stops mattering,…
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Diamond Shapes Guide: Which Cut Fits Your Style?
A clear guide to diamond shapes by personality, sparkle and price — from round to oval, emerald and pear. See which cut…
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Lab-Grown vs Natural Diamonds: Which Should You Buy?
Lab-grown vs natural diamonds, decided honestly: compare looks, durability, grading, value and meaning, then choose by what you actually value. No hype.
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GIA vs IGI: Why Diamond Certification Matters
GIA vs IGI, explained plainly by a Beirut diamond house: how the labs differ, why IGI dominates lab-grown, and why an uncertified…
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How Much Should You Spend on an Engagement Ring?
How much to spend on an engagement ring, from a 50-year diamond house: why the months'-salary rule is a marketing myth, and…
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Diamond Prices in Lebanon: What Buyers Need to Know
Understand how diamond prices in Lebanon really work — the global benchmark, the 4Cs, and the retail layers that quietly inflate a…
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White Gold vs Yellow Gold vs Platinum: Ring Metal Guide
White gold vs yellow gold vs platinum: how each wears, what upkeep it needs, and which metal makes your diamond look whiter.…
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Engagement Ring Styles & Trends in Lebanon for 2026
The engagement ring trends in Lebanon for 2026: hidden halos, oval cuts, slim bands, yellow gold and lab-grown — and how to…
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How to Clean & Care for Your Diamond Jewelry at Home
Learn how to clean diamond jewellery at home in five minutes — the safe method for rings, earrings and pendants, what to…
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Oval Cut Diamond Guide
The oval is one of the most flattering shapes we sell, and one of the most misunderstood. It carries the […]
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Emerald Cut Diamond Guide
The emerald cut diamond is the quiet aristocrat of the diamond world. Where a round brilliant dazzles with fire and […]
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