Why do they call some gemstones “precious” and others they call “semi-precious“? Is there really a reason? Aren’t all gemstones precious? Only three gemstones have the title of “precious” attached to them. They are: Sapphire, [Read More…]
I love pave set diamonds! Pave set (also called bead set) diamonds have changed the face of jewelry today. The modern age: Pave settings are what turned white gold on its head 20 years ago. [Read More…]
“It spins all the time!” It drives women crazy when their engagement ring and their wedding rings rotate around on their finger and doesn’t line up properly. I see it happen daily! Women are always [Read More…]
Here’s a catch… Before you purchase your next charm, pendant, ring or bracelet, stop and take a good look at the mounting. What you see could harm you. Literally! The truth is, a lot of [Read More…]
“Heads up!” If you’re out shopping at the local jewelry stores, keep your eyes and ears open. You must look for the red flags that will tell you whether or not to shop with that [Read More…]
Valentine’s Day is coming… Which means; chocolates, roses, jewelry and romantic gifts. And the best jewelry gift to give: Earrings Because earrings are practical, thoughtful, useful, they’re small, sparkly, and come in just about every [Read More…]
Floating diamonds, specific gravity, volumes of water? Huh? Yes, I’m going there… People are always interested in diamond’s ability to float. They are curious and ask “Can diamonds float on water?” The answer is “No”. [Read More…]
A lot of people understand the basics of diamond grading and the 4C’s. But what about gemstones? Where do they fit in? Is there a similar grading system that helps customers understand clarity in gemstones? [Read More…]
“Don’t buy? WHAT? WHY?” Here’s a secret… You can save tons of money by not buying a 1.00 (one carat) diamond. (Everyone knows this!) But why would I tell people to not buy a big [Read More…]
Perfection? Yes. When you look at GIA’s diamond grading scale, there are 6 basic grades you can get that equals perfection. They are: D – Pure White Color FL – Flawless Clarity Excellent – Best [Read More…]
“Buying a diamond?” Join the club. Engagement ring shopping can be crazy, confusing, and costly. But it doesn’t have to be. All you need is a little knowledge beforehand… A book that tells it all. [Read More…]
Picture this… You’re out shopping for a diamond engagement ring. You fall in love with a style. It’s everything you ever dreamed of. You find a great price and buy it. You’re very thrilled until… [Read More…]