You’re out comparing Diamonds, and Quality, and Prices, and Certs (Certified Diamonds). You see some stones are Certified by GIA (Gemological Institute of America), others IGI (International Gemological Institute), some EGL (European Gemological Laboratory), and [Read More…]
Let’s say you’re buying a Diamond. The sales representative tells you that the Diamond is SI1 Clarity. How do you know it’s really an SI1? Do you just trust them? Or are you actually looking [Read More…]
Jeweler’s harp on the 4C’s. I do! It’s something everyone should know and learn. After all, Diamonds are graded and sold by the quality of the 4C’s, it just makes sense to understand them all. [Read More…]
Let’s talk about I2 Clarity Diamonds. I2 Clarity falls directly in the center of the I Clarity Grading Range (which is I1, I2 and I3). I Clarity basically means: Imperfect, or Included. But more than [Read More…]
When you look at a Diamond Plot on a Diamond Report (often called a Certificate), you’ll see a lot of lines, marks, and squiggles of different colors, like Red or Green. But, what do these [Read More…]
As much as I’m always (always) saying, buy SI1 Clarity Diamonds or higher, the truth is, you CAN get lower Clarity Diamonds (like SI2 and I1) that really do look just as good! I’m Serious! [Read More…]
In the Market? If you’re in the Market for a Diamond Engagement Ring, then you’ll be having the Fun Task of Shopping and Comparing Diamonds, Rings, Prices and Stores! The Problem is, Where do you [Read More…]
“Take It Out?” If you’ve ever Tried to Sell an Engagement Ring, you’ll find one Common Theme: The Jeweler will always Want to Take the Diamond out of the Mounting! WHY? Many People get really [Read More…]
I’ve been Asked this many times before: Can you Return a Bad Diamond? It brings up a lot of Questions! First off, What is a Bad Diamond? A Bad Diamond could be (and most likely [Read More…]
Changing Trends It’s interesting to see how the Trends in Jewelry Changes. Over the Past Ten Years or so, One HUGE Change has taken place that’s made a Significant Impact on the Jewelry Industry (and [Read More…]
You Know What’s Funny? There are Endless Combinations of Different Diamond Qualities on the Market. Like Different Cuts, Colors, Clarities and Carat Weights, as in VVS1, E, I3, D, SI2, I, VS2, K… Not to [Read More…]
“What’s BIG?” So what is Considered a BIG Diamond? What’s a Large Carat Weight? I always tell people that a Big Diamond is anything OVER 1.00 Carat. After all, 1 Carat Diamonds are the “Dream” [Read More…]