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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diamonds?

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What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diamonds?
The difference between Type I and Type II diamonds is their composition. Type I diamonds contain nitrogen-based impurities, while Type II diamonds do not feature these types of impurities. You'll find a large collection of diamond gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 14.00 Carat D Flawless Type 2 A Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum vault at Emilio Jewelry, Located On New York’s Iconic Fifth Avenue: Showcasing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond

GIA Certified Rare Emerald Cut Type IIA Golconda Diamond Ring 2.01ct D/Flawless
Located in London, GB
structure and represents less than 2% of all diamonds mined worldwide. The 2mm ring is currently a size UK M
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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10.16 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified Type 2a
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
by the GIA as natural and being a rare type 2a. This means the stone is extremely pure without any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Exceptional GIA Certified 6 Carat Flawless Type 2A Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional GIA Certified 6 Carat Flawless Type 2A Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Type 2A Golconda GIA Certified 10 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
opulence and elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Golconda Type IIA diamond is set
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
. Hallmarked 750 for 18 karat gold. PD (Pink Diamond) 5.01 ct and 2 D (Half-Moon Diamonds) 0.45 ct. Ring is a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

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