10 diamond buying questions Buying a diamond or engagement ring? Good! But before you commit to that deal, make sure you ask the jeweler these 10 important questions. Once you find the answers you’ll be [Read More…]
“They look different!” Have you ever compared 2 diamonds side by side that have the exact same clarity and color and yet, they both look totally different? SI1 clarity – G color For this post [Read More…]
One thing… MM. (Not talking about the rapper.) That’s all that really matters with carat weight. Why only 1 thing? Because carat weight is just like any weight. It’s a weight, a size, a unit [Read More…]
Perfection? Yes. When you look at GIA’s diamond grading scale, there are 6 basic grades you can get that equals perfection. They are: D – Pure White Color FL – Flawless Clarity Excellent – Best [Read More…]
It’s HUGE! Really it is. Not only is it huge in carat weight, this princess cut diamond weighs 1.51 carats… But… Just the fact that it’s princess cut (square) will make it look even bigger [Read More…]
I’m often asked: “What is a good quality diamond?” It’s a very interesting question because it leaves so much room for controversy and opinion. What is considered good? Good quality to me? or good quality [Read More…]
A good portion of all the diamonds worn today are not certified (and by certified, I mean, without a laminated diamond report). So at least 75% of all the rings and diamonds worn, do not [Read More…]
Cushion cuts are becoming quite popular nowadays. The funny thing is, it’s not a new cut. Just newer to engagement rings… Sort of. You see, one of the most famous diamonds in the world is [Read More…]
“CRACK!” “CRAP!” You have a big beautiful diamond that you accidentally chipped. (Usually when you chip a diamond, it happens on the vulnerable part of your diamond, the girdle.) So now the question is: Does [Read More…]
Certified or not? There are two types of loose diamonds you can buy: Certified diamonds and non-certified diamonds. Certified diamonds are the diamonds that come with a certificate report from an independent certification company (like [Read More…]
Want a big diamond? Like 3.00 carats big? Well, join the club. Everybody wants a massive diamond for as little money as possible… Which is why this 3 carat diamond screams “buy me!” It’s inexpensive! [Read More…]
Congratulations… If you just bought a laser inscribed certified diamond, then you are now part of an elite group of individuals who have seen (hopefully) a laser inscription under a microscope… And you will never [Read More…]