WHICH DIAMOND IS CHEAPER?
Cheap? I’m going to show you 3 diamonds. Just by looking at them, can you decide which is the cheapest? Sounds easy enough, but all of the diamonds are different in quality; color, cut, clarity, [Read More…]
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IF I WERE BUYING A DIAMOND…
“What would you buy?” People often ask me, if I were to buy a diamond engagement ring, what would I buy? My answer: VS clarity, E-F color, GIA certified diamond with an excellent cut. And [Read More…]
BIGGER DIAMONDS HAVE MORE COLOR
More color? Here’s something you may not know… The bigger the diamond carat weight, the more color (usually yellow) you can see in the diamond. That’s because you can see more of the diamond’s mass. [Read More…]
GUESSING GAME: WHICH DIAMOND IS $4,000?
Let’s play a game… A guessing game. I’m going to show you 12 diamonds (and their specifications). Your goal is to determine which diamond sells for $4,000. Think you’re up to the task? Don’t be [Read More…]
CERTIFIED DIAMOND GRADED IN THE MOUNTING?
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…]
MUST ASK DIAMOND SHOPPING QUESTIONS
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…]
CHIPPED DIAMOND, WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS?
I’ve talked about this before, but new situations arise that deserve a second look. I had a customer come into the store last week to get her ring cleaned. She said she had a prong [Read More…]
IDENTICAL DIAMONDS LOOK DIFFERENT
“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…]
WHAT IS DIAMOND GRADE BUMPING?
Scenario: You buy a big beautiful diamond. It’s a massive 1.50 carats. The clarity is exceptional – VS2 clarity. The color is impressive – F color. You spend $13,000 for the diamond and are completely [Read More…]
THE MOST PERFECT DIAMOND UNDER 9 GRAND
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…]
HUGE PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND – CHEAP PRICE!
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…]