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Jewelry Jewelry Diamond & Gem Guide How Jewelry Works Shopping & Trends From Carly Wickell, your Guide to Jewelry Does Your Diamond Have Blemishes? Blemishes are flaws on the surface of a diamond, and while some types can be a problem, others aren't anything you should stress about. Get familiar with a few facts about diamond blemishes and you'll feel more confident when you shop for diamond jewelry. Photo © Paul O'Driscoll / Getty Images See More About:  diamond clarity  diamond color  four cs Peek Inside the Diamond to Find Its Flaws Flaws inside a diamond are called inclusions, but did you know that some types of diamond inclusions affect a diamond's clarity (clearness) and value more than others? See More About:  diamond clarity  diamond color  diamond treatments Get More Familiar with Diamonds A good way to start is to read about the Four C's of diamonds, clarity, cut, carat weight and color. See More About:  engagement rings  diamond jewelry  diamond treatments What You Need to Know About July's Birthstone We associate the color red with love and passion, so it's no wonder that rubies have always been among the most popular of gemstones. The 23.1 carat Carmen Lucia ruby, set in the ring shown in the photo, is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. The ruby jewelry you'll find in stores won't match the gem in this ring, but you can find a look you love. Learn the ins-and-outs of rubies before you go shopping. Photo by Alex Wong / Getty Images See More About:  colored gemstones  birthstones  gemstone treatments Jewelry / Accessories Ads Diamond Jewelry Diamond Jewelry Shop Make Jewelry Jewelry Stores Buy Gold Jewelry Featured Articles Learn to Select Pearls and to Care for Pearl Jewelry Precious Metals How Jewelry Works Jewelry Insurance and Jewelry Care Jewelry Careers Watches   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Carly Wickell Jewelry Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Jewelry newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Guys... Before You Buy That Ring Earlobe Gauging Formal Jewelry Trends Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year Watch Our Jewelry Videos   Follow me on: Advertisement