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Paul Haywood FGA DGA

I'm Paul Haywood FGA DGA, the owner and founder of Haywoods Gems, I'm a fully qualified Gemmologist and Diamond Grader from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain.
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Diamonds

Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Buying Guide

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA January 19, 2024

Buying a Diamond can be challenging, with lots of “information” out there but this guide will make things a lot clearer! Whether you are buying for an engagement ring or…

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Gemstones Rarer Than Diamond
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12 Gemstones Rarer Than Diamond (That You Can Buy & Wear!)

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA May 23, 2024

When it comes to rarity among gemstones, Diamond is the standard by which all other stones are compared and in this post, I’ll be looking at some gemstones that are…

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Million Pound Gemstones: Diamond
Most Expensive

The Most Expensive Blue Diamonds – Top 10!

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA February 18, 2024

One of the most desirable colours when it comes to Diamond is blue as they are not only incredibly rare, only around 0.1% of all Diamonds are naturally blue but…

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Are Diamonds Rare? (What The Numbers Say)
Diamonds

Are Diamonds Rare? (What The Numbers Say)

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA May 23, 2024

Are Diamonds, one of the most important gemstones in history actually rare? This is a very commonly asked question, with many people quick to say that they aren’t but what…

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Are Lab Grown Diamonds Ethical?
Diamonds

Are Lab Grown Diamonds Ethical?

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA July 19, 2024

Many lab-grown Diamonds are sold as being the ‘ethical’ choice but is this actually true? This question is something that many consumers want to know before choosing whether to buy…

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Do Diamonds Have A Resale Value? Or Are They Worthless?
Diamonds

Do Diamonds Have A Resale Value? Or Are They Worthless?

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA July 10, 2024

Does a Diamond have any resale value? There isn’t a simple yes or no answer to this as not all Diamonds are the same but a broad answer is: But…

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Diamond Clarity Chart – Everything You Need To Know
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Diamond Clarity Chart – Everything You Need To Know

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA November 8, 2023

Clarity is one of the famous 4 C’s that are used to grade the quality of Diamond and is an important consideration when you are looking to buy a Diamond…

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Diamond Color Chart + Everything You Need To Know!
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Diamond Color Chart + Everything You Need To Know!

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA May 23, 2024

As one of the 4 C’s, Color is very important when it comes to assessing the quality of a Diamond but what is color when it comes to Diamonds? That…

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Diamond Cut Grade – Everything You Need To Know
Diamonds

Diamond Cut Grade – Everything You Need To Know

ByPaul Haywood FGA DGA January 23, 2024

When buying a Diamond, most people get a little obsessed with the color, clarity and sometimes the carat weight as these are the most commonly talked about (and often advertised)…

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