WHAT DOES VVS2, E, MEAN?
People see Letters and Numbers next to Diamonds in showcases. They see them in Catalogs, Online, on Price tags and Rings… and it all looks pretty meaningless. Mumble Jumble! How is anyone supposed to understand [Read More…]
Diamond Guide
WHAT DIAMOND SPARKLES THE MOST?
This is a simple question: “What Diamond Sparkles the Most?“ It could have been a simple answer: The Diamond with the BEST Cut! But, of course, it wouldn’t be that easy. Having an awesome Cut [Read More…]
WHAT IS DTW? TDW?
DTW is often brought up when it comes to Diamonds and Jewelry. DTW means “Pennyweight” which specifically stands for “Denarius Weight” DWT is a measurement that is equal to 24 grains, 1⁄20 of a troy [Read More…]
CAN YOU STRETCH A DIAMOND RING?
He Bends! He Stretches…! Jewelers Stretch Rings all the Time to Size them up. It’s Common with Gold Bands (like 10k, 14k, 18k), and it only takes a Minute or Two to Accomplish. Most people [Read More…]
ARE CRACKED DIAMONDS WORTH ANYTHING?
If you have a Diamond that is Cracked, is it worth anything? Do Jewelers Buy them? Is there anything that can be done with them? These are frequently asked questions. The Answer is: YES! Yes, [Read More…]
WEDDING RINGS TOO SNUG?
“Eat Me” Let’s Face it, Marriage has a way of Making our Bodies Bigger! We have Kids, we Eat more Dinners at Home, we Work Out Less (no one to Impress)… Our Bodies Change. And, [Read More…]
DIAMOND CLARITY PICTURES
Seeing is believing! :) It’s also the quickest way to understand Diamond Clarity. So I decided to show you examples of different Clarities in the form of a Diamond Picture Gallery! Below are the most [Read More…]
BUYING A NON-CERTIFIED DIAMOND
As much as I always say “Buy Only Certified Diamonds” (And James Allen has a TON of them), the truth is, you CAN buy non-certified Diamonds! In fact, you CAN get the exact same Clarity, [Read More…]
QUICK ENGAGEMENT RING TIPS
Here is a simple, but awesome, list of Do’s and Don’ts to help you on your next Diamond Ring Buying Adventure. This list can really help you out greatly if you’re in the market for [Read More…]
WHAT ARE WS CLARITY DIAMONDS?
“WS?” I see this Question come up all the time in my Google Analytics “What is Diamond Clarity WS?“ You would be Surprised at how many times this shows up. So then, what is WS? [Read More…]
YOU ENGRAVE IT – YOU KEEP IT
How Do I Love Thee… Thinking about having a Witty Message Engraved in your Fiancee’s Engagement Ring to Surprise her? Something Fun and Cute like: “My Pookie-Bear” or “You had me at Hello“… Well Think [Read More…]
CHOCOLATE DIAMONDS ARE YUMMY
Ho Ho Ho Christmas is Coming Fast, and Jewelry is always High on Her Santa Wish List! So what Jewelry do you Buy the one you Love? Something Dazzling, and Beautiful of Course. And boy [Read More…]