| Before you buy your diamond, we urge you to | | | | sending it back in a shower of fire and brilliance. |
| learn as much as you can. Compare styles, quality | | | | Second, it is the only gem mineral composed of a |
| and value. Talk to a salesperson you trust. The | | | | single, unadulterated element, making it the purest |
| more you know, the more easily you can | | | | of earth’s gemstones. |
| distinguish between an ordinary stone and an | | | | Third, it is the hardest transparent substance |
| exceptional one. | | | | known to man. Steel cannot cut a diamond. The |
| At Green ORO, we sell only diamonds that meet | | | | only material that can cust a diamond is another |
| our stiff De Simone Designs Standards. Our | | | | diamond. |
| stones are scrupulously inspected and graded in | | | | It is fitting that the purest and most brilliant of all |
| our special diamond laboratory. Each De Simone | | | | the world’s stones should be the most |
| Designs Ring is a complete De Simone Product. | | | | enduring. These qualitities make a diamond ring |
| Even the settings are crafted entirely by skilled | | | | the perfect symbol of engagement. |
| De Simone Designers. | | | | Diamonds are a timeless treasure, each one |
| Only by maintaining such standards can we ensure | | | | unique and special so it’s worth taking the |
| that the engagement ring you purchase today will | | | | time to find the diamond that is right for you. |
| continue to reward you for a lifetime. | | | | This guide gives you the information you’ll |
| | | | need when choosing diamonds. |
| WHAT IS A DIAMOND? | | | | Diamonds were formed millions of years ago and |
| Diamonds are pure or nearly pure carbon, blessed | | | | are the hardest known natural material on earth. |
| with three extraordinary qualities. | | | | Named after the Greek word “adamas” |
| First, a diamond owns unique powers of light | | | | meaning unconquerable or indestructible, diamonds |
| reflection. When cut, it gathers light within itself, | | | | are recognized as the ultimate symbol of love. |