Quick and Easy Buying Guide
Carat weight: 1 carat = 200 milligrams = 6.5 mm diameter. Doubling weight doesn't double diameter.
Diamond clarity: FL/IF/VVS/VS = super expensive, near perfect. SI = best value if you can check a photo for obvious inclusions (defects).
Color: D-G = colorless, expensive, only if you have money to burn. H-J = best value. Can go lower in gold metal settings than white metal.
Cut: Better cut ratings let more light into a diamond, making it sparkle more. Very important property, don't skimp here.
Set a budget and minimum cut (Premium). Go J color for gold and I/H for white metals. Go searching for SI1/SI2 clarity diamonds at James Allen. Pick a diamond with small/no inclusions. Choose a ring setting and buy it risk-free (60-day returns).
Delphi Diamonds
Delphi Diamonds is a "jewellery portal" to the Australian public. Their site lists a couple of names of people who are involved with the company and have decades of experience in diamond trading and diamond design.
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They also offer standard jewellery services such as repairs, appraisals, valuations, insurance, finance and restorations.
They have one main store location located in the heart of Sydney, although it seems that much of their business comes from all over Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and other international locations.
They have affiliations with the following organizations:
Diamond Dealers Club of Australia
Jewellers Association of Australia
New York Diamond Dealers Club
Gemmological Association of Australia
Australian Bridal Industry Academy
