08-30-10 Here's a question that comes up all the time: What costs more, 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow Gold? It's a interesting debate. Does one particular Color of Metal cost more than the other? You may be surprised at the answer. It's both YES and NO! Read more: What Color of Gold Costs More? Yellow or White?
08-28-10 If you want to get rid of your Jewelry, there are 3 simple tricks to getting more Money for your goods. These ways can actually bring you hundreds of dollars more! Whether it be Selling your Jewelry outright or Trading it in, make your stuff more valuable! Read: 3 Tips to Getting More Money for your Jewelry!
08-26-10 For as much as I say, Don't Buy I Clarity Diamonds... I'm going to take a step back and tell you Why You Should Buy Them! That's right! They may not be the highest Clarity Grade there is, but there are some very good reasons why Buying I Clarity is the best thing to do. Read: Why Buy I Clarity Diamonds?
08-20-10 Here's a question that I often get asked: "Is this Ring a Man's Ring or a Lady's Ring?" It seems that a lot of people can't tell. I will say with some rings, it's not so cut and dry. I go by a certain set of rules that helps me (and you) determine the gender. Read: Mens Ring or Lady's Ring? Can you tell the difference?
08-18-10 A lot of people don't truly understand Inclusions, Flaws or Imperfections. What are Diamond or Gem Inclusions? What do they mean? Let's take a closer look at Inclusions and Flaws found in a stone. Learn what they are, what causes them, and what Clarity you should buy! Read: Diamond Inclusions!
08-16-10 Grab your Pen or Pencil... It's Puzzle Time! I've put together a great Picture Puzzle that just happens to also be a cute little Riddle! Solve the Fill-In Puzzle and you will reveal the Answer to this Riddle: Why did the Dog Eat the Diamond? It's Fun. Give it a try! Print out the PDF and Enjoy! Picture Puzzle!
08-14-10 Review: Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Knife. I purchase the Victorinox 4GB USB Flash Drive Laser Light Pocketknife. Read the Review! See what it does, what it contains and how it all works. This may be the pocketknife to rule all knives! :) Read: Swiss Army USB Flash Pocket Knife Review!
08-12-10 What is the BEST Diamond that Money can Buy? A Round Flawless, D Color, 1.00 Carat Weight, GIA Certified Diamond with a Super Ideal Cut! That's the Best! Find out Why, plus, compare other Qualities and see if the Best is really the Best. Read: Best Diamond Money Can Buy! It may surprise you!
08-07-10 Is your Diamond Fancy? It could be and you wouldn't even know. Fancy Diamonds can mean two things: 1) It has a Fancy Cut. 2) It has a Fancy Color. Fancy Cuts are not the norm. Fancy Colors are Intense. What does it take to consider a Shape, Cut or Color; Fancy? Read more: Fancy Cuts and Fancy Colors!
08-05-10 Learn how Flaws and Imperfections in a Diamond can Weaken the stone and make it vulnerable to Chipping, Cracking or Breaking! Buying I Clarity may save you a ton of money... But is it worth it? If it makes your stone more prone to breaking, you may want to think twice. Read more: Inclusions Weaken Diamonds!
08-03-10 People are always asking: Which Karat Gold is Better - 10K or 14K Gold? It's a very good Question that brings up a lot of important issues. Things like: Durability, Gold Color, Prices and even Gold Allergies. Take a closer look at Gold: 10K Gold Versus 14K Gold. It's all about Content, Karats and Misleading Terms!
08-01-10 Here's some good advice for the Traveler: Wear your Fakes! If you're planning a Vacation, leave your valuables at HOME where they can be locked up and Safe! That way, if something were to happen, like a robbery or accident, all you will be out are the Fakes. Read more: Wear your Fake Jewelry!
07-30-10 Baguette Cut Diamonds are wonderful Cuts of Diamond. Long, Narrow, Clean and Classy, they tend to look great in just about any kind of Mounting or Engagement Ring. But, there are some things you should know... 3 very important issues should NOT be overlooked... Read: Baguette Cut Diamonds!
07-28-10 Guys don't LOVE Diamonds! That's not a surprise. However, there is something about Diamonds that Men DO love: Quality! Men are intrigued with the ins and outs of Diamonds. Cut, Color, Clarity, Flaws, Facets... the things that bore most Women. Men Love Quality, just not Diamonds! Men Don't Love Diamonds!
07-26-10 Come get your FREE Puzzles here! Really! There are 6 FREE Puzzles and Games that are exclusive to none other but Jewelry-Secrets. ME! I made them. Puzzles like: Crossword, Word Search, Word Up, Maze and Spot the Difference! They are all time consuming and enjoyable... And FREE! Free Puzzles!
07-23-10 Out of all the advice that I could give guys, here's a classic: Let HER pick the Ring. And by that, I don't actually mean the Diamond, I mean the Mounting. Allowing her to pick the mounting will do 2 things: It keeps the Proposal a Secret, and it lets her have the ring of her dreams. Let HER pick the Mounting!
07-21-10 When Shopping for an Engagement Ring, there are a lot of things to consider: Comfort, Style, Durability, Warranties, Upkeep, Price... So I've put together 10 Awesome Engagement Ring Buying Tips that will help you with your next Diamond Ring purchase. Some things you just don't think about... But should!
07-19-10 When was the last time you took a good long look at your Rings? You may be missing a Diamond! Many customers don't realize they are missing a stone until I look at their rings and tell them that their Diamond is gone! Why does this happen? Can it be prevented? Read more: Missing a Diamond from your Ring!
07-17-10 Problem: People buy a Diamond because it has a Good Clarity, like SI or VS, and come to find out, a LOW Clarity Diamond, like I Clarity looks better! Why? Because there is more that affects the Beauty and Sparkle of a Diamond. You have to consider Color and Cut! Low Clarity looks better than High Clarity!
07-15-10 Shopping for an Engagement Ring? Does the Store have a Return Policy? Some Jewelers don't! Others are limited to one week or a couple of months. Plus, some Policies have exact details about the Policy, like Terms, Time Limits and Condition of the Engagement Ring. Read more: Diamond Ring Return Policies!
07-13-10 When was the last time you cleaned your Diamond Ring? For many, it's been months... Don't let this happen to you! There are 5 Secret Tips to cleaning your Diamonds! Plus, there are some very good reasons WHY! It may surprise you! Cleaning your Engagement Ring! You'll love how your Diamonds look. :)
07-11-10 Do you enjoy Puzzles? I do! That's why I created one of our most diabolical puzzles yet... The Missing Diamonds! It's a Word Search Puzzle that has only one single word hidden in the mix: DIAMONDS! All 70 of them! 70 Missing Diamonds that need to be found. Can you solve the Puzzle? Diamond Word Search!
07-09-10 People get Shape confused with Cut. Shape is the overall outline of a Diamond, like Round, Square, Rectangle, Heart, Pear or Triangle. There are 12 Standard Cuts of Diamond, but there are many more Shapes to look at. View 100 awesome Diamond Shapes! You may be surprised! 100 Diamond Shapes!
07-07-10 Watch Repairs are expensive. But, it all depends on the type of Watch you have. The question is: Is your Watch worth repairing? There are some things you should consider when faced with a decision to have your Watch Serviced or not. Things like: Condition and Price! Read more: Is your Watch Worth Fixing?
07-05-10 Jewelry Stores are great at misleading people about Quality! For example, they will tell you: "The Clarity of this Diamond is SI Clarity!" This statement is not true! SI Clarity could actually be SI1 Clarity, SI2 Clarity or even SI3 Clarity. So which is it? Don't let SI FOOL you! Read: What does SI Clarity Really Mean?
07-03-10 The Million Dollar Question is: How can you buy an Engagement Ring that's Affordable? Diamond Rings are a lot of money, but if you know what to look for, you can cut corners that could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Read: Affordable Diamond Engagement Rings! What are you willing to sacrifice?
07-01-10 What are you seeing when you Microscope a Diamond? Are you seeing a Flaw or Inclusion? Sometimes the Microscope lies. Sometimes Inclusions can be hidden in the stone or under a prong. Other times it's a reflection or mirror effect. Is it a Flaw or NOT? Read more: Microscoping Flaws!
06-29-10 The quickest Diamond 4C's Course you can ever take: The 4 C's in 4 Minutes! Learn about Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight in less time than you could order fast food! Just 4 Minutes is all you need to learn the basics of Diamonds, Grading and what to look for! Ready? Set? Let's GO! Read: The 4 C's in 4 Minutes!
06-27-10 Many Jewelry Stores have Diamond Guarantees that are supposed to cover your Diamond for life against Loss or Damage. But, the stores force you to bring your Jewelry in for Cleaning and Inspection every 6 months. Miss it and it could VOID your warranty. Read: Jewelry Store's Cleaning and Inspections!
06-25-10 What is the BEST Men's Watch to Buy? It's not the Brand Name or Style that you should be concerned with... It's actually the Type of Metal! For Men's Watches there are actually plenty of Choices. The main ones are: Base Metal, Stainless Steel, Titanium and Gold. Read More: Best Gent's Watch To Buy!
06-23-10 People love to get their Diamond Rings cleaned in the Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners! The fact is, Jewelry Cleaners can make your Gems or Diamonds come loose. There is one sure way to prevent this. Read: Jewelry Cleaners Loosen Diamonds! If you know what to look for, you may never loose your stone again!
06-21-10 Jewelry Stores are Selling Diamonds that LOOK Larger than they really are! They Look Larger AND they Sell Cheaper! Win-Win Situation???? Hardly! These Diamonds are called Spread Stones and there are some BAD features to them... Find out what they are! Read: Spread Diamonds! It's all in the Cut!
06-19-10
Are your Inscription Numbers showing? Many times I view a Diamond under a scope to see that the Numbers are covered up by the prongs. NOT GOOD! Don't let this happen to you. If you can't see your Inscription Numbers, have the Diamond rotated so you can see them! Read: Hidden Inscription Numbers!
06-17-10 Some people buy jewelry thinking that they have real Diamonds in them... Some people get taken! Fooled into thinking that a stone that looks like a Diamond IS a Diamond! Many factors can help separate Real stones from the Fake. Do you know what they are? Read more: Diamond Simulants and Fakes!
06-15-10 Some Jewelers Don't Buy Diamonds! Odd eh? Let me rephrase that... Some Jewelers Don't Buy Diamonds From YOU! :) It's a fact, some Jewelry Stores buy Diamonds from the Public, while other's don't. Why is this? There are some great reasons why, one may surprise you! Jewelers that Don't Buy Diamonds!
06-13-10 What is a Diamond Chip? The funny thing about the term Diamond Chip is that it's been around forever. People still come into the Jewelry Store today and call Small Diamonds "Chips". This is wrong! So what is a Diamond Chip? Read: What's a Diamond Chip? You may take a closer look at your own Jewelry!
06-11-10 What is the Average Price is for an Engagement Ring? Guys don't want to come across as Cheap, but they also don't want to spend an arm and a leg. 20 years of working in a Jewelry Store has taught me what the Average Price is! Compare Quality, Size and Prices! Read: Average Diamond Ring Price!
06-09-10 People believe that if a Diamond IS Certified, that the Diamond is Guaranteed for both Quality AND Price! WRONG! It has nothing to do with Price. The Price is determined by a combination of things. Mostly the 4 C's! Price should never be a factor when Certifying stones. Read: Certified Diamond Prices!
06-07-10 Is your Diamond on FIRE? Most than likely it is! You always hear the term Brilliance and Fire, but what does it all mean? What is Fire in a Diamond? To learn about Fire, you MUST learn about the Cut and how a Good Cut can give you more FIRE! Read: What is Diamond Fire? It may make you see rainbows. :)
06-05-10 You see or hear the phrase "Diamond Accents". What does this mean? Diamond Accents are found in most Jewelry or Engagement Rings. They are a name given for a certain size of Diamond. The sad fact is: Most Jewelers dismiss the Quality of these stones. That's NOT Good! Read more: Diamond Accents!
06-03-10 Let's take a closer look at Pearls! After all, Pearls are the official Birthstone for June! Pearls come in all different Types, Colors, Shapes and Sizes. Learn what they are, where they came from, how they are produced, Locations, Lengths, Care, Cleaning and Prices! It's all about the Pearl! Read: The Gemstone Pearl!
06-01-10
I feel sorry for some people when they shop for Diamonds. The Price is going to blow them away. Some people GASP loudly, others stagger, get weak in the knees. It can be quite an eye-opener. Why do we get Sticker Shock? What makes the price so High? Read: The Sticker Shock with Diamond Prices!
05-27-10 Buying a Diamond? If so, read my latest article: 15 Ways to Save Money on Diamonds! These proven ways can help you save Hundreds or Thousands on your Diamond Purchase! Some of these are common sense, but trust me, they will ALL work. Enjoy the list. If you have more to add, drop me a line. :)
05-25-10 The Quest for the Perfect Diamond could drive you crazy. You could look for years and never find the best Diamond. There will always be a Bigger, Better, Cheaper Diamond. The more you look, the more confused you'll become. So what should you do? Read my latest post: Bigger, Better, Cheaper Diamonds!
05-23-10 Most people have heard the word Culet before. They may hear it and quickly dismiss it as something trivial. The fact is, Culets are important. You should take a look at them. Culets can come in a variety of sizes: None, Small, Medium, Large... But which Size is better? Culet or No Culet? That is the question!
05-21-10 How about a little Fun today? Take a break from work and enjoy our Free Word Puzzle Game! (Jewelry related, of course!) The Puzzle is simple: Move the letters below the rows up into the empty boxes to form a saying. Easy? Maybe... Puzzle and Solution are here: Free Word Puzzle Game! Enjoy! :)
05-19-10
Diamonds are fascinating, but highly detailed and confusing. There is only one way to truly understand them: Take a hands on approach. If you really want to learn about Diamonds, study them... There are 3 things you must do: Discuss, Scope and Compare! Read more: How to Learn about Diamonds!
05-17-10 What a cool kit! This kit is called "Wish Pearl" and it's both fun and fascinating! You actually get to make a real Pearl Pendant (set in Sterling Silver) from a Pearl that you pull yourself from a real Mollusk! This is awesome! Read the review, see the pictures, learn how fun it is. You'll want one. Wish Pearl Review!
05-15-10 Have you seen Pandora's Wood Beads? They are spectacular. Pandora makes 5 different wooden beads, they are: Acapu Wood, Muiracatiara Wood, Muirapiranga Wood, Coracao De Negro Wood, Pau Amarelo Wood. You MUST see them! Read: Pandora Wood Beads! Put them on a Leather Bracelet... Stunning!
05-13-10 Do you ever look inside your Ring? Ever wonder what those Numbers etched inside the shank mean? Some of those numbers are Karat Weight, like 14kt, 18kt or Platinum, but other Numbers can actually be something else. Read more about these Stamps: What do the Numbers Stamped inside your Ring mean?
05-11-10 People are always bending their Rings. Especially Men! Any physical activity can harm or damage your rings. Take a look at them. Are they Oval? Bent? Crooked? Misshapen? It happens! The question is: Can they be fixed? Of course! Find out what Jewelers do to fix Bent Rings! Read: How to Fix a Bent Ring!
05-09-10 If you sell Jewelry you'll need some great Photos. The Better the Photo the better the odds of selling. Review: A Portable Photo Light Studio that comes with a Tripod and Lamps. Find out how it works and look at the tons of Before and After Photographs. It really does make a difference! Read: Photographic Light Studio!
05-07-10 Recently Helzberg Diamonds started a new Program called "Helzberg Gold Purchase Program". I put this program to the test. I sent in Gold to find out what they paid. Read my full review and test. See how the program works. See if what they offered was fair or not! Read: Helzberg Gold Purchase Program.
05-05-10 Jewelry Stores sell Gold Roses. Most of you have seen them. Some are pretty and some are NOT! 24kt Gold Dipped Roses are cool, but Gold Trimmed Enameled Roses are better. Take a look, see the Pictures. These Roses make a Perfect Gift for Mother's Day. Buy yours Today! Read: Gold Enameled Roses!
05-03-10 Here's a shocker: G.I.A. (The Gemological Institute of America) Grades BAD Diamonds! What? It's true! You may not know it, but your Diamond may be Graded Bad! Scary eh? Learn How and Why G.I.A. (The founders of the 4 C's) Grades Diamonds Bad! Read: G.I.A. Grades BAD Diamonds! It's the honest truth!
05-01-10 Mother's Rings have come a long way in the past couple of years. No longer are they Dull, Boring and Generic. They are now Elegant, Classy and Beautiful. Enter the new world of Designer and Personalized Mother's Day Rings with Engraved Child's Names and Birth Dates. Read: Personalized Mother's Rings!
04-29-10 If you've ever thought about Working in a Jewelry Store, read this first! This is the flip-side to my last post. Here is a list of 15 Cons to being a Jewelry Store Salesperson. Working in a Jewelry Store isn't all fun and games. Some of these Cons may surprise you. Read: 15 Cons to Working as a Jewelry Salesperson!
04-27-10 If you've ever dreamed of Working in a Jewelry Store, you should read this! I've put together a list of 25 Pros to being a Jewelry Store Salesperson. There are a lot of incredible reasons why you should look into this wonderful profession. Some may surprise you. Read: 25 Pros to Work as a Jewelry Salesperson!
04-25-10 Diamonds are wonderful when they Sparkle. But did you know that a lot of Diamonds are Cut Poorly and lose this Sparkle? Some Diamonds Leak Light! It has to do with Table and Depth Percentages. Learn about Good Proportions and Bad Proportions! Read: Diamonds Can Leak Light! 60/60 is the Rule!
04-23-10 A good point was brought up the other day that I truly love... Buy a Diamond that you fall in love with! You can look at Clarity and Color all day long. You can look at Girdles, Culets and Symmetry... But, if you don't buy a Diamond that you fall in love with, none of this really matters! Read: Buy because you Love it!
04-21-10 Thinking about buying a high Clarity Diamond? Maybe a VVS Clarity or a VS Clarity? Well, you're in luck. I put together a large post that covers both of these great Clarities. Read: Compare VVS to VS Diamonds! It's a great way to see them side by side and find out what the Differences and Prices are! Enjoy!
04-20-10 Selling your Jewelry is a difficult task. Why? Because you're not a Jewelry Store. Funny as it sounds, but it really makes a big difference. Potential buyers compare your items to what they could buy at a Jewelry Store. And the odds are stacked against you. Read: Why it's hard to sell your Jewelry! It's an eye-opener!
04-18-10 A lot of guys buy Engagement Rings with small Diamonds in them believing that "someday" they'll upgrade and get her a big Diamond. But that rarely happens. Women end up waiting their whole life for a bigger Diamond. 25 Years! Don't wait. Buy her a bigger Diamond today! Read: Buy A Big Diamond Now!
04-16-10 A lot of people use a Toothbrush to Clean their Jewelry. Did you know that not all Brushes are created equal? There is a correct Brush to use, and ones that can harm or scratch your Jewelry! Learn the proper way to Clean your Jewelry and what Solution to use. Clean your Jewelry with a Toothbrush!
04-14-10 Stop what you're doing. Look at your ring and prongs. Check them today! Checking your prongs for damage will show you if they are bent, crooked, lifted up off the stone, unevenly spaced or even cracked. It could save your stone from chipping or loss. Here are 8 Easy Ways to Check your Prongs! Do it NOW!
04-12-10 Everybody wants a shortcut. Guys want to buy a Diamond but don't want to learn about them. This is the post you need to read. It's the LEAST amount of info you NEED to know in order to buy a great looking Diamond. It's short, it's simple, it's the bare minimum! Read: The Least Diamond Info you NEED to know!
04-10-10 How do you know if the Jewelry Store Switched out your Diamond? Would you be able to tell? Most customers wouldn't know. This is sad, because it doesn't have to be this way. There are ways to tell. If you learn about your Diamond, study your Diamond and memorize your stone, you would be able to tell in a heart beat. Find out how: Did you get your Diamond back?
04-08-10 Do you buy Jewelry based upon a photo in a catalog? You shouldn't! Because most Jewelry has been digitally altered to look better than the real thing. It's amazing what you can do to enhance Jewelry and Diamonds. Take a look at photos of Jewelry Manipulation. It's stunning! Read: Jewelry that is Photoshopped!
04-07-10 What a Deal! You find a beautiful Diamond Ring that's 60% Off! You Buy it, get it home, and realize that the Diamond is Cracked. You take the ring back to the store to return it, only to find out ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Beware! A lot of Marked down Jewelry is Sold As-Is and Final! Read: All Sales Final! Is it worth it?
04-06-10 If you're looking to buy a diamond, then you NEED this list! I've created a FREE Printable PDF Checklist that will help you shop and compare diamonds. Take it with you to the Jewelry Store. Fill it out. It will help you choose the right diamond. Read: Diamond Buying Checklist! Keep track of all the Diamonds today!
04-04-10 When is a Watch not a Watch? When it's a Watch! Read a funny, true story about a young couple coming in to look for a Watch. Is there a language barrier? See what the Sales Lady does and learn from their mistake. There is a moral to the story. Read: Just a Watch! Things are not always as they seem...
04-02-10 Do you LOVE Puzzles? I do! And boy did I make a good one for you. It's called Spot the Difference. You know those games, there are 2 identical images side by side and you have to find the 15 differences between the two. It's clever, fun, and of course, Jewelry related! Enjoy! Jewelry Spot the Difference Puzzle!
04-01-10 Scott Jewelers is having the Best Diamond Promotion ever. For one day only Scott Jewelers is giving away Diamonds. FREE DIAMONDS! Today only, come in for a chance to win a 1.00 Carat Diamond, VS1, E. The first 200 people also win a .25 Carat Diamond FREE! Read the Rules: Free Diamond Contest!
03-30-10 Do you bury the Dead with their Jewelry, or do you keep it for Sentimental reasons? What happens after your loved one departs? Where does their Jewelry go? Read the reasons to Bury their Valuables or keep it. It may help you decide when the time comes. Bury Jewelry with the Dead. We all have to face it!
03-29-10 Steam Cleaning is the best way to clean Jewelry. If you take your Jewelry into a Jeweler to get it cleaned, they always steam it. Steaming it removes dirt from hard to clean areas like underneath the Diamonds. But Steam Cleaning is only for the Pros... Until Now! Introducing: The Brilliant Spa Steam Cleaner!
03-28-10 How much do you know about Diamonds? Here are 15 things that most people don't know. Some are interesting, some are crazy, and some of them are surprising. There are probably a couple of facts that you don't know. Like: Diamonds Are Forever! Is this true? Find out... You Don't Know Diamonds!
03-26-10 Looking for a Great Jewelry Cleaner? Well you're going to love this blog. I put the CD-7800 Ultrasonic Cleaner to the test. I do a full detailed review, including images and video, showing how it operates, how to use it, and if it's worth buying. See where this Cleaner rates. Read: Ultrasonic Cleaner Review!
03-25-10 Do something right now... Take a picture of your Rings and Jewelry! There are so many reasons why you should photograph your belongings. From Appraisals, to Custom Design to Repairing, Replacing and Identification, you should take the time to Photograph your Jewelry today! Why Photograph Jewelry?
03-23-10
People love Class Rings, Sports Rings, College Rings... They love them until they don't fit anymore. It happens. The real problem is Sizing them. Can they be Sized? There are actually a lot of issues to look at: The Metals, the Gemstones, Antiquing... They all play a huge role. Read: Sizing Class Rings!
03-21-10
400 Posts. That's what this is. My 400th post. I've written 400 Articles about Diamonds, Gemstones, Jewelry and Jewelers. Funny Stories, Behind the Scenes, Product Reviews, Diamond Training and even set up "Ask the Jeweler". I have no desire to stop. This is what I love. Enjoy! 400 Diamond Posts!
03-19-10 Many people know that there is a Gemstone that represents the Month you were born in, but most do not know that there is also a Gemstone that represents your Zodiac Sign. And, it doesn't stop there... There is also a Gemstone that represents the Day you were born on! Cool stuff! Read: Astral Gemstones!
03-17-10 How Observant are you? Seems like an interesting question, but how well do you really know your Jewelry? Take a fun test. I promise you'll like it. It's a great way for us to see how different we observe things, and see things! Read: Are We Observant With Jewelry? It can really help you in the long run.
03-15-10 Something disturbing that I find from talking with customers is the fact that most people do NOT shop and compare. Which means they don't get the best Diamond Quality or Price. You must compare, take notes and view the Diamond. Read more: Shop and Compare Diamonds! Comparing is a must!
03-13-10 Stop and look at your Diamond Ring. Notice something odd? The Prongs are probably White Gold. Funny thing is most people never notice this. Why are the Prongs White Gold even if your Ring is Yellow Gold? It's a Great Question. There are 4 main reasons why. Read more: Why are Prongs White Gold?
03-11-10 Inclusions are very interesting. They can usually be divided into two categories: Black Inclusions and White Inclusions. Black Inclusions look like Black Pepper. White Inclusions are more like Lines, Cracks, Fractures and Clouds. But which is Better? Black and White Inclusions! Is there a Winner?
03-10-10 Today is Jewelry Cleaning and Inspection Day! It's not official of course, but it should be. People forget about maintaining their Rings and Jewelry. They always forget to have them Cleaned and Professionally Inspected. But if you do so, it can save you a lot of MONEY! Read: Jewelry Cleaning and Inspecting! It's a must!
03-09-10 Getting Married? Have you been out looking at Wedding Rings? There are actually lots of great choices. One of them would be Wraps. Actually, that would be Wraps, Jackets and Inserts! What are Wraps? Jackets? Inserts? Read: Wraps, Jackets and Inserts! You'll quickly understand how they work.
03-08-10 What Size of Diamond should you buy her? It's a great question. What Carat Weight do you buy? 1/2 Carat? 1/4 Carat? 1.00 Carat? What decisions should you look at? What are the recommendations? What else should you consider? Read: What Size Diamond to Buy? It may point you in the right direction.
03-07-10 When rings don't fit right, it can drive you crazy. Having your rings too loose, flop around or slip off is not cool. They don't look good, they don't feel right and it can actually harm your Diamonds and Gemstones! Read: Rings that Don't Fit Right! It may make you take a closer look at your rings and your fingers!
03-06-10
Carat Weight, Points, Approximate Weights, Weights Rounded Up, Light Carats... There is so much to learn about Carat Weight other than just Weight. What are Carat Weights? How are they determined? How did the Carat Weight start? Read all of my articles about Carat Weight & CTW! Diamond Carat Weight Posts!
03-05-10 Does your Diamond have Extra Facets? It could! What are Extra Facets? Why so some Diamonds have them and others not? Read about Extra Facets and what their sole purpose is: Diamonds with Extra Facets! It's actually pretty interesting. It may make you look under a Scope to study your Diamond.
03-04-10 Diamond Cut is one of the least topics discussed in Jewelers. Why? Because Cut is difficult to explain. There's so much to learn: Culet, Girdle, Symmetry, Facets, Cutting Styles, Percentages... It's mind-boggling. But, no fear, I've written some great articles over the years. Here they are: Diamond Cut Articles!
03-03-10
If you shop for Diamonds, there's one thing you should know: Diamonds are Deceiving! Diamonds give off the impression that they all look alike. This is farthest from the truth. Diamonds can be priced thousands of Dollars different because of things like Percents, Cut, Color and Clarity. Read: Diamonds are Deceiving!
03-02-10 When was the last time you bought a Diamond? Did you pay attention to your Salesperson? Some Salespeople should NOT be selling Diamonds. Why? Lack of Confidence! To show Diamonds you must know your Diamonds. It can get you a Better Diamond and a Better Deal. Read: Diamond Selling Confidence!
03-01-10 What happens when a Guy buys a Girl a Low Quality Diamond as an Engagement Ring? What can be done about it? The good news is, there are options. What can you do and what can he do to solve the situation? Exchanges, Downsizing, Upgrading and Returns. It's all here: Don't like the Diamond!
02-28-10 Diamond Color is a much talked about subject. Color is interesting because most people can't tell the difference between a White, Off-White Diamond or even a Yellow Diamond... Until they put them side by side. Compare Diamond Colors, you'll see. Some are NOT pretty! Read more: Diamond Color Articles!
02-27-10 Guys are funny. They can't keep a Secret. They Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring with plans for an Elaborate Proposal. A half an hour later their Fiancees are coming back into the Store to get the Ring Sized... So much for the Elaborate Proposal! So what can be done? Read: Guys Can't Keep a Secret!
02-26-10 Diamond Clarity is one of the most searched terms regarding Quality and the 4 C's. I've written a bunch of different articles over the years about Clarity and what you should look for. Clarity like: VVS, VS, SI, SI2, SI3, I, I3, plus, many more. Is Clarity Important? Clarity and Plots... Read: Diamond Clarity Blogs!
02-25-10 Jewelry Stores can be so Intimidating! Everything about them is scary... the Bright Lights, the Million Dollar Cases, the Marble Walls, the Lush Carpet... It's like a whole different World. It makes Buying a Diamond a very Scary process. What can help ease this Pressure? Read: Intimidating Jewelry Stores!
02-24-10 Here's something you may not know. There is a Best Time of Day to Buy a Diamond! Crazy? Nope. It all comes down to common sense and timing. Choosing the Right Hour to Shop can not only get you a better Diamond Experience, but a Better Deal as well! Find out how! Best Time To Diamond Shop! It's so true!
02-23-10 Here's the problem with Buying Gifts, you never know what to Buy. There is one Perfect Gift which shouldn't come as a surprise... It's Jewelry! Jewelry makes the best Gift and there are a lot of Reasons why. Read more: Jewelry Gifts! So for your next special occasion, think about Jewelry, you'll be glad you did.
02-22-10 The Birthstone for May is Emerald. It's by far one of the most beautiful and sought after Gems in the World. Emeralds Deep-Green Hues are breathtaking, but Emerald has one major Fault, they are Flawed. Finding a Clean Stone can be almost impossible. Plus, it makes them Weak! May's Birthstone Emerald!
02-21-10 G Color is at the high end of the Near Colorless Range. There are 6 main Color Categories and Near Colorless Category is second from the top. Learn all about G Color and what makes G such a Great Diamond Color to buy! Learn how to compare G with other Colors. It's the quickest way to learn Color. G Color Diamonds!
02-20-10 How Important is Clarity when it comes to the Beauty of a Diamond? Does it really matter? Or does it matter the most? Find out how Diamond Clarity stacks up and see where Color and Cut fit in. It may make you take a different look at your Diamond. Read: Does Diamond Clarity Really Matter? You may be surprised!
02-19-10 Today I Rant. Why is Saturday always the Day that people decide to get their Watch Battery Changed? It's the Day that brings us hundreds of Watches to change. It never fails. Every single Saturday "Can I get my Battery Changed?" Oh, it must be Saturday! Here's what I suggest... Watch Battery Changing Day!
02-18-10 Want to learn how you can Save Money on your next Diamond Ring Purchase? There are simple ways that are Quick, Easy and Painless! Learn how to get a Great Diamond Deal. Read: Save Money Buying Diamonds! These Proven ways will Help you Save Hundreds or even Thousands of Dollars on Diamonds!
02-17-10 If you Buy your Fiancee a CZ (Fake Diamond) as an Engagement Ring, will it fool her? It may, but not for long. All it takes is a simple repair or sizing to uncover the truth. CZ's are Fragile, Chip Easily, will Dull up and Lose their Sparkle. She WILL find out sooner or later. Read: CZ Engagement Ring! It's not pretty!
02-16-10 Inlay Gemstone Jewelry is Stunning. The Problem is, these types of Stones tend to Chip, Break and Fall out of the Mounting. Not to mention the Fact that they are Glued into place and tend to come Loose. Plus, there's one more Big Issue: Sizing! Read More: Inlaid Gemstone Jewelry and Rings! Is Inlay for you?
02-15-10 Ever notice that Yellow Gold Chains are all different Hues, Shades and Colors of Yellow? Ever wonder why? There are 3 mains reasons why Yellow Gold varies so much in Color. Learn why and what you can do about it. Read: Yellow Gold Chain Colors! Because Yellow, Orange or Green, is anything but Consistent!
02-14-10 If you're Shopping for Jewelry, here's a bit of advice: Don't Charge your Jewelry! Jewelry Stores have wonderful Charge Cards that allow you to Buy Jewelry and make small monthly payments. It sounds good, but it's really a Bad Deal. You'll end up paying Double for that item. Read: Jewelry Store's Charge Cards!
02-13-10
Warning: Jewelry Stores are Certifying Low Quality, I Clarity Diamonds. Be careful about Buying these. Certifying them gives the impression that these Diamonds are GOOD Quality! Not true! I Clarity is in the LOWEST Clarity Range there is. Don't be fooled! Study Color and Clarity! Read: Certifying I Clarity Diamonds!
02-12-10 Ever look at the Price of Diamonds? Sticker Shock? The Price of a One Carat Diamond is 5 Times the Price of a Half Carat. You would think it would be just Double, but nope, it's 5 Times the Price! And when you get into even bigger stones, Price really starts to jump. Why? Read: Pricing Diamond Carat Weights!
02-11-10 Customers are crazy! Or I'm crazy. When people come in to get their rings cleaned, they have the silly habit of cleaning them one ring at a time. Seriously! I clean it. Come back out. They give me another one. Over and over. Why is this? I call it the Jewelry Cleaning Curse! Read: Jewelry Cleaning! It's a laugh!
02-10-10 Diamond is the Official Gem for the Month of April. Why? How did this Birthstone get associated with this Birth Month? Who picked this to be the Birthstone? Legend, Lore and Myth played a big part. Find out about Rulers, Priests and King Tut! Read: Diamond The Birthstone For April! It's slightly Cursed!
02-09-10 Did you know that some Diamonds have been Laser Drilled to Dissolve out Black Inclusions? This process improves Clarity and makes the Diamond more Saleable, but...There are other issues. These Diamonds can become fragile! Plus, they can also be Filled! (Fracture Filling) Read: Laser Drilled Diamonds!
02-08-10 When Diamond Shopping, do you shop for Price or Quality? Most say Quality, but some people are only concerned with Price! Jewelers love these people. They get a Cheap Price, but they also get a Cheap Diamond with no Sparkle, Shine, Fire or Brilliance! Is saving Money worth it? Read: Price or Quality?
02-07-10 The Ideal Cut was invented in 1919 for one very specific reason: To maximize both the Brilliance and Fire that a Diamond gives off. Learn all about the Ideal Cut and see if the Ideal Cut really is Ideal. You may be surprised! Ideal Proportions, Facets and Percents, all coming up. Ideal Cut Diamond! Perfect?
02-06-10 Did you know that it took over 500 years to Develop the Brilliant Cut Diamond? The Round Brilliant Cut Evolved from a lot of different Cuts. The first Cut was called the Point Cut. So what is the Brilliant Cut Diamond? How did it start? How many Facets are there? Read: Brilliant Cut Diamond! You'll get the Point!
02-05-10 Everything in life gets Upgraded! Cars, Homes, Families... Jewelry is no different. It deserves to be Upgraded too. Look at your rings, are they tired and worn? Maybe it's time for an Upgrade? Something better? Now is the perfect time! Why? Read: Plastic Ring Upgrade! It all starts with a Gumball Machine Ring!
02-04-10 Guys always ponder Anniversary Gifts. Should you Buy an Anniversary Ring? What really is an Anniversary Ring? Is it a certain Style? Metal? Diamond Quantity? Carat Weight? Find out: Anniversary Rings & Bands! Learn what Anniversary Rings are, plus see lots of examples! Maybe this is the Year for a Ring?
02-03-10 True Story about a Guy who came in and Robbed a Jewelry Store! The way he did it is down right Silly. What he Stole is even Sillier! It wasn't Diamonds! ha! Wait until you see how he got away with it... Even Video Surveillance Tapes didn't stop him. Funny Stuff! Read: Jewelry Store Thief! It's a Crazy thing to Steal!
02-02-10 Want to know what People are reading? What brings people to my site? Read the Top Ten Most Popular Jewelry Blogs! It's an interesting mix of What's Hot! Everything from Clarity, Mood Rings, Birthstones and Earring Backs. Is your favorite blog on the list? Top Ten Plus! The Traffic Stops here: Top Ten Jewelry Blogs!
02-01-10 What's the Best Diamond Engagement Ring Mounting in the World? The Tiffany Style! But What is this Tiffany Ring, and Why is this the Best to Buy? Because it's Inexpensive, Classic, Clean, Durable, Elegant, Romantic, Stylish, Simple, & Practical. Plus, she'll Love it! Read: Tiffany Style Diamond Engagement Rings!
01-31-10 Does Soldering make your Jewelry Weak? Soldering is where the Jeweler Repairs your Jewelry, Rings and Chains by fusing them together. Solder holds those Seams shut. So are Soldered Areas Weaker? YES! What can you do about it? Read: Is Soldered Jewelry Weaker? Maybe it's time for an Upgrade?
01-30-10 80% of the People that come to my Website, come through Google Search. Needless to say, I get a lot of Interesting Phrases and Keywords that brings People here. Some are Funny, Unusual, Crazy, and Stupid! These are Real Web Searches and NOT made up! It's Hilarious! Enjoy! Stupid Human Web Searches!
01-29-10 People often ask "What Diamond would you Buy?" This is what I tell them: VS Clarity, E-F Color. Plus, Certification, Laser-Inscription, Girdle, Percentages, Facets, Culet, Brilliance and Sparkle. Not to mention the Mounting, Metal, Service Plan and Payment Method. Learn more: What Diamond Would I Buy?
01-28-10 When people think about Diamond Color they don't think about Carat Weight. But they should! Because the Bigger the Carat Weight, the more of the Diamond Color will show! Yellow Color? Not good! So what can be done about Larger Diamonds showing more Yellow Color? Read: Bigger Diamonds Bigger Color!
01-27-10 Let's face it, White Gold is wildly popular in the Jewelry Stores. It dominates every case there is, Rings, Bracelets, Earrings, Pendants, everything is White Gold. But Customers are now looking at Yellow Gold again. Is Yellow Gold making a come back? Read: Yellow Gold Gaining Popularity?
01-26-10 Want to know where the biggest Lost And Found is for any Jewelry Store? The Ultrasonic Cleaner! Tons of People leave their Jewelry in the Cleaner and forget about them. Some Customers have left their Wedding Set in the Cleaner for over a Year! Really! Lost And Found Jewelry! Better check your fingers!
01-25-10 Do you love Name Brands? Big Designer Companies that charge Double the Price? Do you believe these Brands are Made Better? Have Better Quality Diamonds? Think again! Most Name Brand Designers are no Different than other Ring... Except the Price! Read: Name Brand Designer Rings! Are they Worth it?
01-24-10 Want to know what Women want for Valentine's Day? JEWELRY! Anything with a Heart will make a Great Romantic Gift. Diamond Heart Pendants, Earrings, Rings. Plus items like: Pandora, The Love Knot, Chocolate Diamonds and more! See all the Hot Sellers! Great Valentine's Day Gifts! Better Shop early!
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