HUGE STUNNING OVAL EXCELLENCE
WOW! It would be hard to find a better looking oval diamond at this price… It’s not only massive in size; 1.51 carats, but the clarity and color are top-notch: VVS2, E. Almost flawless! VVS2 [Read More…]
ALL ABOUT DIAMOND MAGNIFICATION
10X 10x or ten powered, is ten times the normal eyesight. That’s what they use to grade diamonds with. Nothing stronger is used to arrive at the clarity grade. The size of the flaws, the [Read More…]
CAN YOU SPOT THE DIFFERENCES?
Everybody loves these types of games (so Amazon sells tons of: spot the differences puzzle books). Spot the differences: This puzzle that I’ve created is jewelry related, of course! :) Below are 2 identical pictures… [Read More…]
POT O’ GOLD MAZE PUZZLE
Sit back. Relax. Play Games… And puzzles! Just like this free maze puzzle that I’ve created just for you. A Pot O’ Gold Puzzle! The goal is simple, follow the path to the end. Put [Read More…]
DOES SHAPE AFFECT CLARITY?
YES! Yes, the shape of a diamond affects clarity. Some shapes of stones display clarity much easier than others. And it’s all due to the cutting style. You see, most diamonds on the market today [Read More…]
MAKE MONEY WITH A PEARL STRINGING CAREER
This is a talent that you probably didn’t know existed: Pearl Stringing. It’s not only a hobby for some, but a career. This is because stringing pearls is usually not done at the jewelry store. [Read More…]
DROP 1 GRADE LOWER IN CLARITY
Clarity is crazy! Not only crazy, it’s highly subjective. You see, when you look at the other 4C’s, color can be measured with machines (colorimeters). And carat weight can be weighed on a diamond scale. [Read More…]
BURIED WITH YOUR JEWELRY?
Stella… Stella! No one wants to think about death. It’s a morbid topic, a sad reality, but unfortunately, it happens. It’s a natural part of life that cannot be avoided (tell your kids that when [Read More…]
5 QUICK WAYS TO GRADE CLARITY
Buying diamonds? Do you want to quickly access the clarity of a diamond? Knowing instantly what the clarity of a diamond is, could help you decide if it’s the right diamond for you, and double [Read More…]
YELLOW DIAMONDS ARE BOTH GOOD AND BAD
Yellow diamonds are common. In fact, most of the diamonds mined from the Earth have either a slight yellow hue to them, or a strong yellow hue. This coloring is caused by Nitrogen. A yellow [Read More…]
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INCLUSIONS AND BLEMISHES?
You always hear the terms ‘inclusions‘ and ‘blemishes‘ when talking about clarity. What are they? What’s the difference? The difference is where they reside. You see, inclusions are internal; flaws inside of the diamond (like [Read More…]