The StoneAlgo Blog

StoneAlgo's top tips for maximizing your budget and picking the perfect round cut diamond.

Depth and table percentage can affect how large and how brilliant a diamond appears.

How to determine your engagement ring budget using common sense and some age old rules.

Most jewelers will recommend looking for an eye clean SI1 or VS2 diamond to help maximize your carat size and minimize your cost. We provide the tradeoffs here.

Purchasing a diamond engagement ring is an expensive proposition. In this post we explore the best ways to save money and maintain high quality.

Carat is probably the most easily discernible and defining aspect of a diamond. Here we explore and advise you on exactly what to consider when choosing the carat size that's right for you.

Diamond color directly affects price in a measurable way but isn't always as noticeable as people think.

Cut is the best way to improve the appearance of a diamond with minimal impact to the price of the stone.

Clarity varies greatly in the lower end of the spectrum (SI1 and lower) but there are some easy ways to assess what is acceptable and what isn't.

Color is one of the most important aspects of a diamond's visual appearance. We tell you what you need to know about K color diamonds.