There are so many fun facts and interesting bits of information about diamonds, that they’re sure to fascinate many. Below are great facts, trivia, and intriguing curiosities, that most don’t even know. So test your [Read More…]
This is such a fascinating question because it’s not one many think about. What is the best diamond shape? Seriously? What shape of diamond is the best choice for a gentleman’s ring? With so many [Read More…]
Loose or mounted? That’s always the question. Is it cheaper to buy a loose diamond or a diamond that’s already set in a mounting? I’ll tell you… It’s definitely more expensive to buy a loose [Read More…]
The Mohs Scale of Hardness is a scale that lists the hardness of minerals from weakest to strongest. Friedrich Mohs: The Mohs Scale was developed in 1812 by a German mineralogist named Friedrich Mohs. Mohs [Read More…]
You’d be amazed at how many times I get asked… “Can diamonds cut glass?” Not to mention this question… “If a diamond cuts glass, does that mean it’s real?” Of course there’s truth to these [Read More…]
Moissanite is simply a man-made diamond look-a-like. The first time I ever encountered moissanite was about 5 years ago. A customer brought in their “diamond” engagement ring to sell. I remember the jeweler louping the [Read More…]
Carat weight (one of the 4C’s) is simply the weight of a diamond, be it one carat or a half carat. It’s all about how much the diamond Weighs. Back in the days, diamonds were [Read More…]
Rose gold is so popular right now. More popular than ever. It’s not only one of the newest trends, but it’s also one of the prettiest colors of metal around. Rose gold is everywhere! In [Read More…]
Take a diamond ring and tilt it back and forth in the light. You see those sparkles and flashes of light? That’s the life and beauty of a diamond. That’s what we crave. That’s what [Read More…]
In their purest form, diamonds are all white by nature. White color doesn’t actually mean that the diamonds are physically white in color (like a piece of paper), but that they are colorless, or have [Read More…]