PROBLEM WITH WEAK AND BENT PRONGS
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: SHARON IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT, WRITES: I have always had my Prongs Checked Quarterly. In the Past Year I have Suddenly had a Broken or [Read More…]
Diamonds
BEST WAY TO BUY A LOOSE DIAMOND
The Best way to buy a Diamond (preferably loose and not mounted), is to be smart about a couple of choices. You don’t need to spend tons of money on a Diamond. You don’t need [Read More…]
ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES
Engagement Rings can come in all different shapes, sizes, styles and colors. 14k, 18k and Platinum are the preferred Metals of choice! Some people like the Classic Tiffany Style Engagement Ring, others prefer a low [Read More…]
1.00 CARAT SI1, H ROUND DIAMOND DEAL
There’s a lot of things to love about this Diamond… The Clarity is SI1 Clarity, the most popular Clarity in America. There are very good reasons for this too, the Inclusions are small enough to [Read More…]
DIAMOND FLUORESCENCE
Questions come up just about daily about Diamond Fluorescence. “What is it?“ “Is Fluorescence Good?” “Does it affect the Clarity or Color of the stone?“ “What does it do to value?” People are concerned because [Read More…]
1.20 VVS2 D OR 1.64 VS2 E DIAMOND CHOICE?
This Post is taken from our Questions Section on Jewelry Secrets that is meant to give Advice to people about Jewelry, Gemstones and Diamonds. If you have a Question you’d like answered about Jewelry or [Read More…]
LIGHT CARAT WEIGHT DIAMONDS
Light Carat Weights are exactly what they sound like. They are Carat Weights on the lighter side. It’s like a light lunch… you don’t get the full lunch, just a good portion of it. :) [Read More…]
IS IT DIAMOND CLARITY OR A CRACK?
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: JACKIE IN PARSIPPANY, NJ, WRITES: My Son just Spent $2,300 on a 3/4 Carat Engagement Ring Two Weeks ago. He now Noticed what looks like a [Read More…]
DIAMOND MOHS SCALE OF HARDNESS
People are under the impression that Diamonds are the hardest object on Earth and because “You Can’t Break a Diamond“. While this is half true, it’s far from being truthful. Here’s why: Diamond is the [Read More…]
WAS MY DIAMOND SWITCHED?
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: DEBBIE IN CLINTON, MS, WRITES: How can I be Sure the Diamond I Receive in a Reset is really the one I Left with the Store [Read More…]
IS MY DIAMOND CRACKED?
This post is taken from our Q&A Section on Diamond Guide that is meant to give advice to people about Diamonds and Diamond Buying. If you have a Question you’d like answered about Diamonds or [Read More…]
DECIDING BETWEEN A VS2 AND AN SI1 DIAMOND?
A Reader Writes in and Asks Me a… QUESTION: JOHN IN ARCADIA, CA, WRITES: I have 2 Diamonds that I like, but Can’t Decide Between. The First One is 1.30 Carat, E Color, VS2, Clarity, [Read More…]