NO MICROSCOPE = NO DIAMOND SALE
If you go diamond shopping, and you’re looking at loose diamonds, generally for an engagement ring, then the one golden rule is this: if they don’t show you the diamond under a microscope, or at [Read More…]
Cut
NOTHING BEATS AN EMERALD CUT DIAMOND
I love emerald cut diamonds. They are so different and unique when compared with just about every other cut of diamond on the market. And the main reason being: the cut. The simplistic approach to [Read More…]
THE BEST REASON TO BUY A LAB-GROWN DIAMOND
The best thing about lab grown diamonds, and the number one reason to buy them is… PRICE Of course. Price is the main reason why lab grown diamonds are so popular right now. They are [Read More…]
10 REASONS TO UPGRADE YOUR DIAMOND NOW
Have you ever thought about upgrading your diamond? Getting a bigger stone in your engagement ring? Well, what’s holding you back? Life? Did you know that there is no better time than right now to [Read More…]
COMPARE AMAZON LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS TO JAMES ALLEN DIAMONDS
So I decided to do something fun today. I decided to look at big lab-grown diamonds (also called lab-created) on Amazon to see what the biggest diamond they sold was. Do note that big diamonds [Read More…]
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM DIAMOND QUALITY
Diamond quality is a very interesting thing. It’s all subjective and based upon opinion. This means, some people may find beauty in a diamond with color (“It adds warmth“), or a diamond with a small [Read More…]
COMPARE VS1 DIAMONDS AND PRICES
This will blow your mind… Really! Let’s compare diamonds. Two identical VS1 clarity diamonds (meaning very small microscopic only inclusions), with an E color (pure white), an excellent cut (triple excellent in symmetry, polish and [Read More…]
DIAMOND DEAL OF THE DAY: 3 CARAT SI1, F, IDEAL CUT
TODAY… RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! August 20th, 2024, this diamond is top-notch, and comes with a beautiful price. I’m talking about this SI1, F lab-grown diamond here, and it is simply beautiful. 3 full carats [Read More…]
DO YOU KNOW YOUR SQUARE CUT DIAMONDS?
It’s hip to be square… Square diamonds have always been a popular shape of stone, even though most square diamonds are not truly square… Most are a little longer on one side (as in 5.00 [Read More…]
WHAT IS A GOOD QUALITY DIAMOND?
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…]
75% OF DIAMONDS ARE CUT POORLY!
Wait a minute… Hold up… 75%??? YES! (According to Fred Cuellar, the Diamond Guru who wrote “How to Buy a Diamond“, a huge number of stones are not living up to their full potential. Only [Read More…]
4 THINGS YOU MUST LEARN TO BUY A DIAMOND
Buying a loose diamond? Looking for a grand stone of exceptional quality? (and not wanting to learn all the technical info associated with diamond knowledge?) Then this is the post to read For I’ll give [Read More…]