VERIFY YOUR CLARITY GRADE
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…]
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FLAWLESS DIAMOND COMPARISON
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…]
I2 CLARITY DIAMONDS
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…]
DIAMOND FLAWS CHART
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…]
BEAUTIFUL LOW CLARITY DIAMONDS
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…]
THIS IS HOW JEWELERS CHIP DIAMONDS
Some of the most talented Jewelers in the world can accidentally Chip a stone. They can Chip it, Crack it, or even Fracture it in half. This is just a fact of life, it happens [Read More…]
IF IS NOT I
Why do they make things so confusing? Let’s get to the point: IF is NOT I, nor F! GOT IT? GOOD! There’s a lot of I’s and F’s when it comes to Diamond Grading. And [Read More…]
HOW TO RATE A DIAMOND
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…]
WHY REMOVE THE STONE FROM THE MOUNTING?
“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…]
CAN YOU RETURN A BAD DIAMOND?
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…]
COVER UP FLAWS WITH A PRONG
Some flaws you CAN cover up! Not all, but every now and then you run across a diamond that has a visible flaw or blemish that sits close to the outside of the diamond. Those [Read More…]
CHEAPER WEDDING RINGS
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…]