You always hear the terms ‘inclusions‘ and ‘blemishes‘ when talking about clarity. What are they? What’s the difference? The difference is where they reside. You see, inclusions are internal; flaws inside of the diamond (like [Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Just about every jewelry store that you go into, their diamonds have 1 main thing in common: H-I color A good portion of all the diamonds sold in the country have H-I diamond color. Why? [Read More…]
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? 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…]
You lucky April babies. You get the prize! Out of all the gemstones in the world that could have been associated with April, you get the king of gems: diamond. Legend says that priests wore [Read More…]