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When it’s time to buy a diamond, many people spend a lot of time educating themselves on the 4Cs of diamond quality, and then determining what the personal trade-offs between those various quality characteristics will be.
Read More >>When men and women really start looking into diamond grading, a common question is, “Why does the GIA color grade start with a D?”
Read More >>The Fancy Color Diamond Book: Facts and Secrets of Trading in Rarities is a 231-page hardcover that combines the imagery of a coffee-table book with facts about colored diamonds. The Fancy Color Diamond Book explores the range of fancy colors and discusses grading, clarity, and the role of fluorescence in determining value.
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When you oooh and ahh over a sparkly diamond, to a large extent you’re reacting to its cut. What you want is light to enter through the crown table (the flat part at the top) and go to the pavilion (the pointy part at the bottom), where it reflects from one side to the other, and then back out of the diamond through the crown table. This ensures maximum sparkle and brilliance. Think spectacular laser show!
Read More >>Purchasing a diamond is a big step and finding the right one can be pretty intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. Before you make your purchase of a lifetime, make sure to ask the following 5 questions to your jeweler.
Read More >>When your guy gets down on one knee and pops the question, you know what you want to see inside that little box. But does he? When it comes to engagement rings, even the most well-intentioned soon-to-be fiancé can use a little help. That’s where you come in—read on for 5 easy tips to getting the diamond you’ve always dreamed of.
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