THE BEST TYPE OF CHAIN CLASP
It’s Important! The Style or Type of Clasp that you use on a Chain can be Highly Important. Especially if you’re using that Chain to Support, or hold onto an Expensive Diamond, Gemstone or Charm [Read More…]
WHAT DIAMOND SPARKLES THE MOST?
This is a simple question: “What Diamond Sparkles the Most?“ It could have been a simple answer: The Diamond with the BEST Cut! But, of course, it wouldn’t be that easy. Having an awesome Cut [Read More…]
CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR DIAMOND IS LOOSE
Have you hit or bumped your Diamond recently? Did you catch a Prong? Snag one? Or have you dropped your ring lately? If so, you’re probably wondering if you should take it in and get [Read More…]
WHAT IS DTW? TDW?
DTW is often brought up when it comes to Diamonds and Jewelry. DTW means “Pennyweight” which specifically stands for “Denarius Weight” DWT is a measurement that is equal to 24 grains, 1⁄20 of a troy [Read More…]
HOW CAN A DIAMOND BE FAKE?
Grandmother Anna… A Family Brought in an Old Jewelry Box that they say belonged to their Grandmother Anna, who had recently Passed Away at the Tender Age of 98. They Brought her Items in to [Read More…]
CAN YOU STRETCH A DIAMOND RING?
He Bends! He Stretches…! Jewelers Stretch Rings all the Time to Size them up. It’s Common with Gold Bands (like 10k, 14k, 18k), and it only takes a Minute or Two to Accomplish. Most people [Read More…]
ARE CRACKED DIAMONDS WORTH ANYTHING?
If you have a Diamond that is Cracked, is it worth anything? Do Jewelers Buy them? Is there anything that can be done with them? These are frequently asked questions. The Answer is: YES! Yes, [Read More…]
25 JEWELRY MYSTERIES TO SOLVE
I LOVE a Good Mystery! So I’ve put together my own special type of Mysteries… In fact… 25 of Them! 25 Jewelry Mysteries that could happen to anyone at anytime. Mysteries regarding Diamonds, Rings, Jewelry, [Read More…]
WEDDING RINGS TOO SNUG?
“Eat Me” Let’s Face it, Marriage has a way of Making our Bodies Bigger! We have Kids, we Eat more Dinners at Home, we Work Out Less (no one to Impress)… Our Bodies Change. And, [Read More…]
UNIDENTIFIED STAMPS INSIDE RINGS?
I get endless Questions about Unidentified Stamps inside of Rings. ENDLESS! So much so that I had to literally say “I am no longer taking questions about Marks or Stamps inside the Ring“. Really, it’s [Read More…]
DIAMOND CLARITY PICTURES
Seeing is believing! :) It’s also the quickest way to understand Diamond Clarity. So I decided to show you examples of different Clarities in the form of a Diamond Picture Gallery! Below are the most [Read More…]
A RING WITH NO MARK OR STAMP?
“No mark?” Every now and then we come across a ring that has no stamps or markings inside the ring shank. Usually you’ll see a karat content stamp like 14k (14k gold), PLAT (platinum), or [Read More…]