Cheap? Listen, there’s nothing wrong with being cheap. And cheap is a rather harsh word to use. Frugal is better… Especially nowadays when everything is so expensive. Getting a diamond ring to propose with on [Read More…]
There are tons of articles on the ideal cut diamond. But unfortunately they all pertain to the round cut, or brilliant cut diamond. In fact, if you look at “cut” in the 4C’s of diamonds, [Read More…]
Halloween AND diamonds? Absolutely! And that’s because diamonds come in almost every color of the rainbow, including the most popular colors for Halloween: Orange, Green, Black and Purple. Diamonds gain color through the creation process [Read More…]
Spooky Diamonds? Well, maybe not entirely spooky, but they do glow in the dark. I’m talking about diamond fluorescence, of course. The natural phenomenon where diamonds can glow under a UV black light. It’s cool, [Read More…]
This contest could change your life… Literally. It’s a contest to win $10,000 towards your dream engagement ring. James Allen, one of the biggest and best diamond venders online, has a contest that’s simple, easy, [Read More…]
I’ve had guys come into the jewelry store looking for engagement rings. The funny thing is, they ask for a cubic zirconia (a.k.a. CZ) in the center instead of a real diamond. They’ll laugh and [Read More…]
The traditional brilliant cut diamond, often referred to as the “round brilliant,” is known for its spectacular facets. They are often referred to as 58 facets. But that’s not entirely true. You see, some diamonds [Read More…]
What is a diamond girdle? A girdle is the thin rim that runs around the entire outside of your diamond. It’s easier to see if you turn your diamond sideways and look at it. The [Read More…]
Another repair? You don’t need to run to the jewelry store for each and every jewelry repair. In fact, there are lots of things you can do at home, on the couch. Granted, you may [Read More…]
A jeweler’s loupe is a 10x magnification tool used by jeweler’s and customers to see inclusions, flaws, imperfections, blemishes, inscriptions in a diamond or gemstone. A loupe allows you to instantly double check the clarity [Read More…]
A young couple walks into the jewelry store shopping and comparing prices on a 1.00 carat loose brilliant cut diamond. They say the diamond they’ve been looking at down the street has SI clarity and [Read More…]
More color? Here’s something you may not know… The bigger the diamond carat weight, the more color (usually yellow) you can see in the diamond. That’s because you can see more of the diamond’s mass. [Read More…]