A guide to buying diamonds, a diamond buying guide to help with your next diamond purchase.
Out of all the engagement rings, the diamond solitaire is undoubtedly the most popular choice among women. They are classic and simple, yet strikingly sophisticated and versatile. Diamond Solitaire Rings: The Basics The term solitaire means alone and in jewelry terminology, this means that the diamond stands alone. This style of engagement ring essentially […]
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Almost every product on the market today has a knockoff, a fake, or an imitation. Diamonds are no different. Everyone purchases products based upon their needs or wants. Those needs (for a diamond purchase) could be to have the very best, to look the part, have a stone that will last forever, or wanting to
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Although a diamond may be a traditional choice for an engagement ring, some couple’s will consider a popular and more affordable alternative: moissanite. It can bear a striking resemblance to a diamond and is a beautifully brilliant jewel in its own right. A Unique Jewel Discovered in a meteor crater in the late 1800’s by
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What are Wholesale Diamonds? Everyone likes a good deal. That’s why the phrase “wholesale diamonds” sounds practical and economical. However, many have found that it is another marketing method used by jewelers to encourage you to purchase their product. Anyone who sells diamonds, with or without a setting, has to be a registered business (with
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Before you say “I do” you will need to buy wedding bands for one another to fully commemorate your eternal commitment. Highly symbolic in nature and different from an engagement ring, wedding bands are exchanged at the wedding ceremony between bride and groom. Traditionally, the bride will put on her wedding band, followed by her
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Choosing wedding rings is an exciting time in the marriage process for any couple, and there are some things to consider before doing so. You’ll need to find a wedding ring which pairs beautifully with the bride’s engagement ring, as well as a wedding band for the groom which matches his style and personality—and even
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Why Less is More in Diamond Color When beginning to shop for a diamond, you’ll soon come across one of the 4 Cs: color. In this context, jewelers are talking about the presence (or absence) of color in a diamond. All diamonds fall into a certain color range and are graded by how colorless they
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When shopping for an engagement ring, you will quickly find that there are many varieties of jewelers to choose from–and some may be better than others. With this in mind, it is important to find a jeweler that meets your needs in terms of quality, price, variety and service. Here are a few types
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Diamond Cuts How will you know to choose between all the different diamond cuts available in a jewelry store? The cut is one of the most critical characteristics influencing the brilliance of a diamond. The diamond cut refers to the diamond’s radiant qualities (or sparkle) and not the shape. The best cut stones give the
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An engagement ring is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make, so it’s important to take some time to research before you buy. Our guide will help you find the perfect setting and diamond for this exciting time in your life. In part one, we’ll discuss settings and stones. In part two, we’ll talk about
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