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Flush Setting Rings: A Sourcing Guide
How flush (gypsy) setting diamond rings are constructed, what makes them durable, and how jewelers source stones for this setting style.
Insights & Guides
The Guru Diam Blog
Expert articles on lab-grown diamonds, wholesale sourcing strategies, and the latest trends shaping the jewelry industry.
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Full Cut Melee Diamonds: A Wholesale Guide
What full cut melee diamonds are, how they differ from single-cut, facet count and light performance, sizing, and how to source them wholesale.
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Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine Guide
Gahcho Kué diamond mine: location, ownership, history, and how it fits into Canada's diamond mining industry and the wholesale trade.
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GIA Carlsbad Campus Guide
What GIA's Carlsbad, California campus is, what happens there, and why it matters to independent jewelers sourcing certified diamonds.
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GIA Certified Diamond Jewelry Guide
What GIA certification means once a diamond is set into a finished piece, how it differs from a loose-stone report, and what jewelers should verify.
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What Is a GIA Diamond Report?
What a GIA diamond report actually contains, how it differs from an appraisal, and how wholesale buyers should read one before purchase.
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How to Check a GIA Report Is Real
How to verify a GIA report or certificate number is genuine before a wholesale purchase — a trade-critical due-diligence guide for jewelers.
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Half Carat Natural Diamond Price Guide
What drives half carat natural diamond prices — 4Cs breakdown, typical market ranges by clarity and color, and sourcing tips for buyers.
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Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair Guide
What the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (the hong kong jewelry show) covers, its two annual editions, and how US buyers should plan a sourcing trip.