5 QUICK WAYS TO GRADE CLARITY
Buying diamonds? Do you want to quickly access the clarity of a diamond? Knowing instantly what the clarity of a diamond is, could help you decide if it’s the right diamond for you, and double [Read More…]
Diamond Guide
15 THINGS YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT DIAMONDS
Diamonds are fascinating. They really are… They carry a lot of mystery and myth with them. No matter how much you know about diamonds, there are some things you probably don’t. Below are 15 facts [Read More…]
READY TO SHIP DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS
Getting engaged NOW? Need a ring fast? Like overnight? Well you’re in luck, because Blue Nile specializes in fast engagement ring service. They have an entire section on their website titled: Ready to Ship Diamond [Read More…]
HOW TO SHOP AND COMPARE DIAMONDS
They what? Here is a disturbing fact that I learn from customers: Customers don’t shop and compare diamonds. I find this scary. Most people say that they buy their diamonds from the jewelry store they [Read More…]
PEAR SHAPED DIAMOND PERFECTION
This is a deal! It’s a pear shaped diamond (one of the best selling shapes today), and it’s LARGE! Over 1.50 carats (1.52 to be exact), of pure pear perfection. Okay… It’s not a perfect [Read More…]
COMPARE ALTERNATE DIAMONDS
Comparing Diamonds? Comparing is the only true way of finding the best diamond for the best price. Putting them side by side, seeing their light interaction, seeing all the specifications, seeing the price… It’s a [Read More…]
DIAMOND INCLUSIONS: BLACK OR WHITE?
Unique inclusions: Inclusions come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Some are more obvious than others like big carbon spots, chips, cracks or fractures. Some of these inclusions are black in color and some [Read More…]
SOLITAIRE WRAPS, JACKETS AND INSERTS
Wraps, jackets and what? Wraps, jackets and inserts are all names for different styles of wedding rings. These rings are specifically made to fit up against a diamond solitaire ring, like the Tiffany style engagement [Read More…]
WHAT SIZE DIAMOND SHOULD YOU BUY?
What size? Guys ask this question almost daily: “How big of a diamond should I buy?” It’s a great question that’s not easy to answer. I usually respond with: “How much money do you have?” [Read More…]
GREAT ARTICLES ABOUT DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT
Carat weight sounds simple… All you have to do is buy a one carat diamond, right? Well, carat weight is a lot more than just some standard weights and measures. There are carats and carat [Read More…]
TAKE THIS DIAMOND FOR A SPIN
Vroooom! Wouldn’t it be nice to test drive a diamond? Take it for a spin? Well, in a way you can. You see, taking a diamond for a spin is a visual attribute. You get [Read More…]
EXTRA FACETS ON DIAMONDS?
Extra extra… Extra facets sometimes get confused with diamonds with extra facets… See, I told you it was confusing. :) There are 2 types of extra faceted diamonds. 1) Diamonds that are specially cut with [Read More…]