Picture this: You walk into a jewelry store… You’re looking at a pair of one carat diamond stud earrings (like these earrings here). The salesperson says “These are great diamond studs.” She smiles… “They’re certified!” [Read More…]
It’s HUGE! The biggest diamond selling right now on Blue Nile is not only big, it’s MASSIVE in size. Featuring this 18.19 carat round brilliant cut diamond… I repeat: 18.19 CARATS! Most women would die [Read More…]
First off, the most popular shape of diamond is the round. No doubt about it. It has been, and it always will be the best selling, “go to” diamond shape ever for an engagement ring [Read More…]
Eye-clean is not a very good term to describe diamonds… You’ll often hear this phrase from jewelers when talking about diamond clarity. “This diamond is eye-clean.” (Does eye-clean make the diamond sound better than it [Read More…]
Here’s a good question: What does “graded in the mounting” mean? You’ll often see this disclaimer on diamond certificate reports or jewelry appraisals… And it means exactly what it says. Your stone or diamond has [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]