DUST AND HAIR ON A DIAMOND
Dirt, Dust, and Hair? What does Dirt, Dust, and Hair look like on a Diamond? That’s the Purpose of this Post… To show you Live Images, Real Diamonds that are Dirty, so you can see [Read More…]
Dirt, Dust, and Hair? What does Dirt, Dust, and Hair look like on a Diamond? That’s the Purpose of this Post… To show you Live Images, Real Diamonds that are Dirty, so you can see [Read More…]
Most people who deal with Gemstones & Jewelry, whether you’re Buying, Selling, Collecting or just Studying, are pretty familiar with the Moh’s Scale of Hardness. The Moh’s Scale was developed by Friedrich Mohs in 1812. [Read More…]
Buying Pearls is not as easy as it seems, because Pearls come in every mm size available (and every color). It makes it tough to order online when you don’t know how big the Pearls [Read More…]
Diamond Info OVERLOAD There really is a Point in Time when you can be Completely Overloaded with Diamond Information! It’s called Brain Clutter and it happens to Thousands of People! You can only take in [Read More…]
Once again, I’d like to take a moment and acknowledge the wonderful world of Google Search! You do use Google right? I’m a big fan of Keywords and Google Search Terms, and I’m always going [Read More…]
Question A Recent Q&A Letter from a Reader states: “My Fiance Bought a 3 Diamond Engagement Ring at Macys. The Tops Sparkle however, when looking at the Sides they are Cloudy. How could this be? [Read More…]
Let’s play a little Diamond Clarity Game. I’ll give you 12 images of real, microscopic Diamonds, along with 12 GIA Diamond Plots. Your job is to match the right Diamond with the right Plot! Think [Read More…]
Professionals use both Acid Testing Solutions and Electronic, ICP and XRF devices to Test Gold, Silver and Platinum. Just as a Mechanic’s Set of Socket Wrenches and an Air Compressor are standard issue for a [Read More…]
The Table Facet is the top flat portion of the Diamond. And that’s pretty much it… Right? NO WAY! The Diamond Table is much, much more than that. :) The Table helps the Diamond Sparkle, [Read More…]
I’ve decided to put together a post about Jeweler’s Tools of the Trade. While most of these items are geared towards actual Jeweler’s and Jewelry Stores, normal folk, Gem Enthusiasts, Wax Carvers, Jewelry Designers, and [Read More…]
Look Out! There are some Scary Diamond Switching Frauds going on Today with Diamonds and their Diamond Reports (Certificates as Most People Call them). Diamonds are Being Swapped Out! They are being Sold and they [Read More…]
I spend my life comparing Diamonds in the Jewelry Store. Customers are fascinated to see stones side by side and learn why one stone is better than the other. They always want to know what [Read More…]