What are loose diamonds?
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A loose diamond is a diamond that has been cut and polished from its initial rough form, ready to be set into an engagement ring or piece of jewellery.
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You can browse loose diamonds to compare their cut, color, clarity and carat weight before choosing the perfect diamond for your jewellery.
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Some people buy loose diamonds for investment purposes, but most people have jewellery created to set with the diamonds they buy.
How should you buy loose diamonds?
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You can buy loose diamonds online, or in person – either way, always make sure you have the full picture of the diamond’s characteristics, and understand how these should reflect the diamond’s price.
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Brush up on your diamond knowledge to make sure you know how to find the best diamonds – our detailed Diamond Guides are designed to do just that.
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view what these characteristics look like in reality by viewing the diamond in person or viewing a 360 video of the diamond.
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We typically advise looking at Excellent to Very Good cut grades , D to F color grades, and VS2 to SI1 clarity grades. This should narrow down your loose diamond selection sufficiently, to find the most beautiful diamonds at the best prices.