With all the talk about diamond alternatives, people are wondering more and more about Moissanite. In a recent poll, brides-to-be on the Wedding Bee forum were asked if this is a possible option for their future engagement ring. 21% indicated they wanted a Moissanite ring, 14% said they currently own one and love it, 2% […]
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If you’re like many men just starting off in life and in love, buying a diamond with a limited budget can seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, this process is made manageable if you’ve read what the experts have to say about how to save big on a small budget. There are a lot of
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Have you ever heard the term diamond fluorescence? Specialists refer to it often, but do you know what it actually means? Some, but not all, diamonds glow under ultraviolet light. For many buyers this is a non-issue, but collectors are also interested in fluorescent properties. The problem with fluorescence is the fact that it is
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Tis the beginning of the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and this means a lot of great deals for engagement rings both online and in the stores. If you’re thinking about popping the question over Christmas, Black Friday would be a fantastic time to buy that long awaited ring. If you’re looking for a special deal
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More often than not, consumers say synthetic diamonds when they are actually referring to simulants. Regardless of the term, they think about substances that are used to manufacture Cubic Zirconia, YAG, White Sapphire or Moissanite. This has generated a lot of confusion regarding the authenticity of man made diamonds. Many companies refer to simulants as
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We’re getting into the festive season where proposals are happening or at least being thought of right at this very moment. If you’re one of the many men who plan on proposing between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, chances are you are also thinking about what women want in their engagement ring. More specifically, what does
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Collecting unique jewelry has always been a passion for many women and wealthy individuals. However, there are certain diamonds that a woman receives only on special occasions such as weddings, engagements or birthdays. Diamond rings, in particular, represent a very special kind of jewelry that will be cherished for years to come. Even if you
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One of the most beautiful styles of engagement rings are pave engagement rings. They are sparkly, intricate, full of detail and add a lot of extra glamour to a woman’s finger. However, there are a few things jewelry buyers need to know before purchasing this type of setting in order to avoid disappointment in the
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Looking to get engaged and you have no idea what her ring size is? One of the best things you can do is find a calibrated ring size chart to help you out. Before going forward, here are 10 helpful tips you need to know when using a ring size chart: 1. Most ring
At The Diamond Authority, we often get questions from our readers about how diamonds are made. A lot of the time, they are not referring to mined diamonds, but other types of diamonds such as man made diamonds, colored diamonds, synthetic diamonds or diamond hybrids. We would like to help clear up any confusion on
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