Educate yourself on all things diamonds.
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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Colored diamonds, also known as “fancy diamonds” or “fancy colored diamonds” are those diamonds which have natural, distinct hues of color which makes them rare, beautiful and highly desirable. Colored diamonds, are a stunning alternative to white diamonds, and come in many different beautiful shades. Although extremely rare and valuable, there is something for everyone
Carat Weight and Diamonds Of all of the 4 C’s of diamond grading, everyone knows about carat weight (shortened to cd). This unit of measure originated from the measurement of a carob seed. This seed always had a consistent size and weight, so it was used as a standard, and is still used today. A
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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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One of the twentieth centuries most powerful and successful marketing slogans is a worldwide phenomena—and one that has made diamonds synonymous with love, devotion and expense. The origins of this slogan “diamonds are forever” is likely as intriguing as America’s fascination with diamonds. Yet many people don’t realize that if it had not been for
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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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