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Last updated: August 29, 2025

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Diamond Types & Education

These guides cover how diamonds are classified, what quality tiers mean in practice, and how specific cuts behave when you’re actually shopping.

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Our team of certified gemologists and jewelry experts provides in-depth analysis to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

Published: 2025-08-29

Updated: 2025-08-29

Types of Diamonds

Natural vs lab, Type I vs Type II, and more.

VVS1 vs VVS2, pricing, and value trade-offs.

Baguette Diamonds

Step-cuts, quality checks, and buying tips.

Best Lab-Grown Diamonds

Where to buy and what quality signals matter.

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Written by the TheCaratCut Editorial Team. Our recommendations follow our editorial policy, and we may earn commissions through affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure.

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