HOW TO SHOP AND COMPARE DIAMONDS
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…]
Engagement
PEAR SHAPED DIAMOND PERFECTION
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…]
WHY ARE PRONGS WHITE GOLD?
STOP! Do you ever stop to look at your wedding set or diamond solitaire? Have you ever noticed that the prongs and head (see picture below) are white gold? Look at them now. Chances are [Read More…]
COMPARE ALTERNATE DIAMONDS
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…]
DIAMOND INCLUSIONS: BLACK OR WHITE?
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…]
SOLITAIRE WRAPS, JACKETS AND INSERTS
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 DIAMOND SHOULD YOU BUY?
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…]
GREAT ARTICLES ABOUT DIAMOND CARAT WEIGHT
Carat weight sounds simple… All you have to do is buy a one carat diamond, right? Well, carat weight is a lot more than just some standard weights and measures. There are carats and carat [Read More…]
RINGS DON’T FIT RIGHT?
Why don’t they fit? It seems like rings never fit correctly. But then again, I say the same thing about my pants… There are a lot of reasons why rings don’t fit like they should. [Read More…]
TAKE THIS DIAMOND FOR A SPIN
Vroooom! Wouldn’t it be nice to test drive a diamond? Take it for a spin? Well, in a way you can. You see, taking a diamond for a spin is a visual attribute. You get [Read More…]
EXTRA FACETS ON DIAMONDS?
Extra extra… Extra facets sometimes get confused with diamonds with extra facets… See, I told you it was confusing. :) There are 2 types of extra faceted diamonds. 1) Diamonds that are specially cut with [Read More…]
GREAT ARTICLES ABOUT DIAMOND CUT
Let’s talk About cut. The cut of a diamond is so crucial to the overall beauty of a diamond. In fact, it’s the most important. Cut is vital. It makes a huge impact on brilliance, [Read More…]