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 Cut Grades: Excellent vs Very Good
What the cut grade really measures, the Excellent to Poor scale in a table, and when a Very Good stone is 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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Cushion Cut Diamond Guide
The cushion cut is one of the most romantic shapes we sell. Picture a soft, pillowed square or rectangle with […]
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Diamond Colour and Clarity Chart (Every Grade Explained)
Two lines on a diamond certificate decide more about how a stone looks than almost anything else: its colour grade […]
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Moissanite vs Diamond
Moissanite is the question we are asked most often after the 4Cs, and we are happy to answer it plainly. […]
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How to Propose in Lebanon
A proposal in Lebanon is a moment you will both remember for the rest of your lives, and getting it […]
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What Really Sets the Price of an Engagement Ring
Honest 2026 price ranges for certified diamond engagement rings in Lebanon, and how to get the most diamond for your budget.
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How to Choose Her Ring Setting: Solitaire to Bezel
The setting is the personality. How each style behaves on the hand, and how to match one to her taste without guessing.
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A Diamond at Half the Price: What the Trade Knows That Buyers Don’t
He found 'the same stone' at half the price on Instagram. He paid. It never arrived. A true story, and the rule…
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GIA vs HRD Certificates: What Lebanese Buyers Should Know
Both labs are respected, but they're not identical. The practical differences between GIA and HRD reports, and how to verify either one…
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How to Buy a Certified Diamond in Beirut: A Buyer’s Checklist
The checklist we'd give our own family: how to buy a certified diamond in Beirut without overpaying or getting played.
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Diamond Carat vs Size: How Big a Carat Looks on the Hand
What each carat actually measures on the hand, and why buying in millimetres instead of milestones saves real money.
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