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Matching the Ring to the Hand
While there are many traditional and classic settings for diamonds, these days there are just as many contemporary and innovative styles. Choosing a setting can be an enormous and daunting task. You could consider choosing a jewelry artist, making some sketches and working together on a design, but with such a wide and varied range [...]
Choosing a Setting
The part of the ring that holds the diamond in place is called the setting. Even on a gold ring, the setting is usually made out of platinum due to platinum’s superior strength and durability. On an engagement ring the most popular way to set a diamond is to set it with ‘claws’ or ‘prongs’, [...]
Heart Shaped Diamonds
Of all the gems, the one that most symbolizes love is definitely the diamond. It is, after all, the most precious of rocks, and diamonds are an essential ingredient in the modern engagement ring. An increasingly popular diamond cut for engagement rings is the heart cut. The heart shaped diamond has certainly gained popularity since [...]
Buying Diamonds Online
With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems – as long as you are careful. First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to making a purchase from a local jewelry store. [...]
Diamond Clarity – Understanding the Code
Diamond clarity is one the 4Cs of diamond qualities. It refers to any flaws, or inclusions in the diamond, and how visible or detectable they are. Inclusions can be foreign substances, or minute cracks or flaws. It also refers to the appearance of any surface flaws or scratches. As with the color grading scales, clarity [...]
Diamond Certificates – Why Are They Important?
Diamond Certificates Diamond certificates from independent organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provide a diamond grading report that gives you valuable information about the 4 C’s that were taken into consideration when the diamond was priced. It’s important that you use an outside source for diamond certificates, instead of the jeweler who [...]
