It’s a wonder that anyone can understand Cut at all. The Cut of a Diamond can vary drastically from stone to stone. Not only can the Proportions, Percentages, and Angles be all over the board, [Read More…]
Does the Girdle of a Diamond really matter? YES! There are so many reasons why the Girdle of the Diamond is important; it can keep your Diamond from Chipping, it can be a Great Indicator [Read More…]
Customers always want to know what they should look for when they’re buying an Engagement Ring. They often ask what’s the first thing they should look at? Well it’s pretty obvious to me: Sparkle and [Read More…]
As many of you know there are no Cut Grades or Guidelines for Fancy Cut Diamonds. Fancy Cut Diamonds are basically any and every shape of stone other than the Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. So [Read More…]
The Brilliant Cut Diamond is NOT Brilliant? What? It’s true… The name is, but the cut isn’t… As you’ll soon see. A man named Marcel Tolkowski in 1919, modified the Old European Cut Diamond and [Read More…]
Every now and then I run across a Deal on a Diamond that’s practically a STEAL! And here it is! .70 Princess Cut, VVS2, E This Diamond really does rock! It’s so impressive I don’t [Read More…]
Here’s a Deal, or should I say a STEAL, that won’t last long! It’s a Half Carat (1/2 CT – .51 pts) Diamond that is Absolutely Beautiful, Bright and CHEAP! Really! You Save Big Bucks! [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…]
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…]
What is Hearts On Fire (HOF)? What makes their Diamonds so different? Are they worth it? Let’s Find Out… Hearts On Fire is a trademarked name given to Premium Cuts of Diamond that exhibit the [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…]