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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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GIA Certified 7.20 Carat D color Flawless Type 2A Diamond Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Centered upon a 7.2 Carat D Flawless Heart Shape flanked by Pear Shape D Falwless Diamonds weighing 1.40 Carats. Heart shape is GIA certified as Type IIA Set in Platinum
Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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 magnificent dream investment emerald cut diamond set in the center. The shape and pro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond

GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating.
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

10.16 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified Type 2a
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A wonderfully special diamond weighing an impressive 10.16 carats! This diamond has been certified by the GIA as natural and being a rare type 2a.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Rare GIA Certified Type 2A I Flawless 6.00 Carat Natural Pink Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Tustin, CA
Extremely rare and highly sought after, estate GIA Certified Type 2a or IIa large oval cut 6.00 carat natural pink diamond and white diamond three stone ring set in 18 karat white an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 1.60 Carat Vivid Blue Pear Shape Golconda Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
It is also classified by Gia as a Type 2a Golconda diamond making it the ideal investment.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Diamond

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