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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
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
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
Category

2010s American Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

TYPE 2A Golconda type GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning Type 2A Golconda GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Ring, meticulously set in
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 20 Carat TYPE 2A Golconda type Emerald Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
A Rarity Beyond Compare – 20.45 Carat Golconda-Type Diamond Ring Timeless. Exquisite. Unparalleled
Category

2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White 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

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