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The Guru Diam Blog

Expert articles on lab-grown diamonds, wholesale sourcing strategies, and the latest trends shaping the jewelry industry.

47th Street Diamond District Guide
17 min read

47th Street Diamond District Guide

A buyer's guide to the 47th Street Diamond District in NYC: history, layout, how trading works, and tips for sourcing wholesale diamonds.

AGS Diamond Grading, Explained
15 min read

AGS Diamond Grading, Explained

What AGS diamond grading is, how its cut-grade system works, and how it compares to GIA, IGI, and GCAL for trade buyers.

What Is the American Gem Society?
15 min read

What Is the American Gem Society?

What the American Gem Society is, how it differs from AGS Laboratories, its membership tiers, and what it means for jewelers and diamond buyers.

Antwerp Diamond District Guide
15 min read

Antwerp Diamond District Guide

A buyer's guide to the Antwerp diamond district: its history as a global trade hub, how it works today, and how it compares to NYC and LA.

Average Engagement Ring Carat Size Guide
15 min read

Average Engagement Ring Carat Size Guide

What carat weights jewelers should stock as engagement ring center stones — regional and demographic patterns, and inventory planning by carat tier.

Bar Setting Ring: Full Guide
15 min read

Bar Setting Ring: Full Guide

What a bar setting is, how it compares to channel and pave settings, pros and cons, durability, and what to know before ordering one.

Best Antique-Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Suppliers
14 min read

Best Antique-Cut Lab-Grown Diamond Suppliers

A trade buyer's comparison of wholesale lab-grown diamond suppliers with antique and fancy shape ranges — evaluation criteria, and where each supplier fits.