HOW FAST CAN A DIAMOND BE SWITCHED OUT?
Usually this question pops up when customers come in to get their jewelry and rings cleaned. It’s always a huge fear of customers. They think “If I give a jeweler my jewelry to clean, they’ll [Read More…]
GIRLS THAT HATE DIAMONDS
They say that… Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But believe me, while this is true for the most part (the bigger the better – like these 2.00 carat diamonds here), there are some Women [Read More…]
MY $2,000 DIAMOND HAS FLAWS!
Even though I answered this in a recent question and answer sent in by Sarah (questions and answers) I thought I would delve a little deeper in the subject because it’s a great topic and [Read More…]
HOW TO MAKE A DIAMOND LOOK LARGER
If you already have a diamond, or are out shopping for a diamond engagement ring, then there are some secrets you may want to know. Things like: How to make your diamond look bigger and [Read More…]
THE PERFECT FITTING ENGAGEMENT RINGS
It’s Perfect! Some of the most unique styles of rings, are the designer rings with the flat bottom. They are so different, elegant, and actually, they serve one huge purpose… They keep your rings from [Read More…]
JANUARY’S BIRTHSTONE GARNET
Garnets are by far one of my favorite gemstones. I just love the color of them. They’re deep and rich like fine wine and full of romance and mystery. And the great thing about garnets [Read More…]
IS SIZING UP OR SIZING DOWN BETTER FOR A RING?
Up or down? Guys buying engagement rings always want to know at the time of purchase, if it’s better to get the ring sized up or sized down to fit? For example: What harms a [Read More…]
SHOULD YOU RE-GIFT AN ENGAGEMENT RING?
What a loaded question: Re-gift an engagement ring? GASP! My first reaction is why would you ask? But the truth is, it happens all the time. Should you give your new girlfriend (fiancee) your ex-girlfriend’s [Read More…]
TOP TEN BAD THINGS ABOUT GOLD
Gold bad for jewelry? What? Gold is bad? Yes! You’ve got to be kidding me… NO! Let’s begin… (I’m sure these can apply towards other metals as well.) 1) Gold only comes in one color: [Read More…]
YOUR ANNIVERSARY BAND GOES WHERE?
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations on getting a lovely diamond anniversary ring as a present. Now the big question is: Where do you wear it? What finger does an anniversary band go on? Well, it all depends [Read More…]
CAN YOU WEAR OTHER BIRTHSTONES?
This is an interesting question because people take gemstones and birthstones seriously. Some people truly believe that you can’t wear any gemstone that isn’t your birthstone. Some believe in the old superstitions and curses that [Read More…]
HOW ARE GEMSTONES MEASURED? MM VS CARATS
Gemstones are an interesting topic when it comes to measurements. Sometimes you’ll see gemstones listed as millimeter (MM) size (often misspelled as milimeter), like 6 x 4mm, and other times you’ll see gemstones listed as [Read More…]