BUYING A NEW RING? COUNT YOUR PRONGS FIRST
Let’s face it… Prongs rule a ring. It’s true. Prongs affect the look and design of the entire ring. They affect the feel and shape. They affect the security of the gemstones and the diamonds. [Read More…]
Diamonds
THE CHEAPEST 3 CARAT DIAMOND
Want a big diamond? Like 3.00 carats big? Well, join the club. Everybody wants a massive diamond for as little money as possible… Which is why this 3 carat diamond screams “buy me!” It’s inexpensive! [Read More…]
THE MOST POPULAR DIAMOND COLOR & CLARITY?
Most popular? Why am I talking about the most popular diamond color and diamond clarity? Because everyone is always interested in what other people are buying. They’re interested because it shows them what most people [Read More…]
THE HOTTEST DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS FOR CHRISTMAS 2018
HOT HOT HOT! That’s what these earrings are. In fact, it’s the hottest selling jewelry gift this 2018 Christmas season. Diamond studs have always been a best seller, but this year, there’s something different about [Read More…]
VIEWING CERTIFIED DIAMOND INSCRIPTIONS?
Congratulations… If you just bought a laser inscribed certified diamond, then you are now part of an elite group of individuals who have seen (hopefully) a laser inscription under a microscope… And you will never [Read More…]
TOP TEN DIAMOND FRAUDS AND SCAMS
Feeling ripped off? There are many ways that people can get ripped off by jewelers when dealing with diamonds and buying diamond engagement rings. I call them diamond frauds and scams. But do keep in [Read More…]
DIAMOND FACTS AND DIAMOND TRIVIA
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…]
BEST DIAMOND SHAPE FOR A MAN’S RING?
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…]
WHAT IS THE MOH’S SCALE OF HARDNESS?
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…]
WHAT IS MOISSANITE? IS IT A DIAMOND?
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…]
DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT
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 ENGAGEMENT RINGS
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…]