As we all know a diamond is forever, however the same cannot be said about every type of diamond. When buying diamond jewelry being able to distinguish a synthetic diamond from a true diamond may be easy for professional but it certainly is not for an average man trying to provide a romantic gift to his partner as a symbol of his love, commitment and intentions.

The same was true for men in the 18 century as it is today. Where lucrative prices are involved deception and theft are drawn towards it. Such events have lead to intriguing plot formations in films such as ‘The Great Diamond Robbery(1953)” and they have also been the subject of real events such at the attempted robbery of the Millennium Dome in London. Understanding concepts such as the C’s of diamonds may be easy for those in the know, but without it how can an inexperienced person decide and evaluate aspects such as the value of a diamond?