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What are loose diamonds?
Loose diamonds are unmounted stones not yet set in jewelry. They give you more flexibility in choosing a custom setting.
What is the best place to purchase loose diamonds online?
DiamondHedge is one of the top platforms to buy loose diamonds online, offering verified stones from multiple retailers for easy comparison.
How do I know if a loose diamond is real?
Make sure the diamond has a grading certificate from a reputable lab (GIA, IGI, AGS). DiamondHedge allows you to compare certified options only.
Are there loose diamond sales or discounts available?
Yes, you can often find exclusive loose diamond sales or discounts online—especially through multi-vendor platforms like DiamondHedge.
Can I use a loose diamond in a custom engagement ring?
Absolutely. Buying a loose diamond lets you customize your ring setting exactly the way you want.
Should I choose a natural or lab-grown diamond?
Both are real diamonds with identical physical and chemical properties. Lab-grown diamonds typically cost substantially less than natural diamonds of the same size and quality, so they let you get a larger or higher-quality stone for your budget. Natural diamonds are rarer and tend to hold value better over time. DiamondHedge lets you search and compare both side by side.
What diamond shape gives the best value?
Round brilliants are the most popular but also the most expensive per carat, because more of the rough diamond is lost when cutting them. Fancy shapes like oval, cushion, pear, and emerald often cost noticeably less per carat than a round of equal weight — and elongated shapes can look larger face-up for the same carat weight.
What clarity grade should I look for?
Buy "eye-clean" — no inclusions visible without magnification. VS2 and higher grades are almost always eye-clean, and a well-chosen SI1 can be eye-clean too while costing less. Grades like VVS and FL look identical to the naked eye, so you only pay more for peace of mind, not visible beauty.
What color grade looks colorless?
D to F grades are colorless; G to J are near-colorless and look white to most observers, especially once set in a ring. Choosing a G or H color instead of D or E can save significant money with no visible difference in everyday viewing.
What do GIA, IGI, and AGS certifications mean?
These are independent gemological laboratories that grade a diamond's cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. A certificate from one of these labs verifies you are getting the quality you are paying for. DiamondHedge only lists certified diamonds.
How can I get the best value per carat?
Shop just below the popular "magic sizes." A 0.90-carat diamond can cost notably less than a 1.00-carat stone of the same quality, with a size difference that is barely visible. The same pricing jump happens at 1.50, 2.00, and 3.00 carats.
What is DiamondHedge Ideal cut?
DiamondHedge Ideal represents roughly the top 1% of diamond quality based on cut. Cut determines how well a diamond reflects light — it is the biggest factor in a diamond's sparkle, more than carat, color, or clarity.
How do I fairly compare diamond prices across retailers?
Compare stones with the same shape, carat weight, cut, color, clarity, and certification lab — then compare the total price including shipping and taxes. That is exactly what DiamondHedge's comparison is built for: identical specs side by side, so any price difference you see is real.
Who handles shipping, insurance, and returns?
DiamondHedge is a comparison marketplace — your purchase completes on the retailer's own site, so shipping speed, insurance, and return terms are set by that retailer and vary between them. Always check the return window and terms before you buy.
Can I see what the diamond will look like in a ring?
Yes. Use DiamondHedge's augmented-reality try-on: photograph the back of your hand and virtually try on diamond rings in different shapes, sizes, and settings before you commit to a loose stone.
STEP 1
Take a picture of the back of your hand. Use the outline as a guide and then tap the camera button.