When speaking to our diamond experts here at TWO by London, you’ll definitely learn all about the Four Cs (color, clarity, cut and carat weight), the diamond grading guidelines created by Gemological Institute of America. But they shouldn’t be the only deciding factors. “In choosing a diamond, select it as you chose your partner. You should feel about your diamond like you felt the first time you saw her (or him),” says Guy Spaulding, one of our knowledgeable in-house GIA graduate gemologists. “Although they’re all attractive, it’s the ‘wow’ factor that really counts. One of my favorite techniques is to lay a bunch of diamonds on the table and see what immediately catches your eye.”

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It’s a special day when you select your engagement ring. But the endless options, from stones to shapes to settings, may overwhelm you at first. Fortunately, Guy Spaulding, who is our head GIA Graduate Gemologist, has much knowledge to impart to guide you toward making the ideal choice.

The color scale for non-colored diamonds runs from D (the highest) to Z (the lowest), with most buyers often preferring something in the higher ranges. “People need to know that D isn’t pure white; it means it’s colorless, which is also true about E and F,” he explains. “The difference is the degree of transparency in the stone. But what’s most important is the reflection of light the stone gives back, which many people equate with how sparkly the diamond is.”

Spaulding points out that the wearer’s skin tone is a very relevant, and often overlooked, point to consider. “There really is a relative contrast. So you can go with a warmer-colored diamond if you have darker/olive skin. On the right person, a K