Category Archives: Education
Top 5 Affordable Mother’s Day Fine Jewelry Gift Ideas
Whether wife or mom, most of us have a mother in our life that probably deserves to be treated special for Mother’s Day. Perhaps one of the most timeless and genuine gifts you can give the special mother in your … Continue reading
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Tagged diamonds, earrings, gift ideas, mothers day, necklaces, rings
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4 Easy Ways To Tell If You Have A Real or Fake Diamond
Imagine you’re strolling down a sidewalk and your eye catches the sparkle of something that appears to be a diamond… could this be your lucky day?! Is it real and how can you tell? The best thing to do is … Continue reading
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Tagged diamond tests, how to tell if a diamond is real, real vs fake diamond, Round Diamond vs. Cubic Zirconia
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Choosing Platinum or White Gold for your Engagement Ring
Knowing the differences between white gold and platinum is essential when deciding between the two metals. After you’ve chosen your diamond and your setting, showcasing its brilliance with a metal that will best allow it to shine is the next … Continue reading
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Understanding The Diamond Engagement Ring Appraisal Process
As a rule of thumb, most insurance companies recommend for all fine jewelry appraisals to be updated at least every five years. Understanding the process used to value your diamond jewelry is essential to being able to understand the report … Continue reading
How To Buy A Quality Diamond Engagement Ring
Learning how to purchase a diamond need not be a daunting task. Adequately armed with knowledge and educated guidance, you can find the diamond that meets your criteria and your budget. In the last blog we spoke about navigating through … Continue reading
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Tagged carat, clarity, color, cut, diamond engagement ring, gia certified
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Choosing the best engagement ring for you
A diamond engagement ring is not only a physical representation of a man’s commitment and love towards his partner, but a beautiful piece of jewelry in its own right. Choosing the right engagement ring requires working with people who not only know … Continue reading
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Tagged diamond engagement rings, diamond settings, engagement rings, pave cut
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Diamond Dictionary: Asscher Cut Diamond
One of the most elegant and timeless diamond shapes is the Asscher cut. Nearly 110 years ago, the Asscher cut was designed and patented by Dutch diamond artisan Joseph Asscher. His brother, Abraham Asscher, furthered their company’s fame in 1903 … Continue reading
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How Much Should I Spend on an Engagement Ring?
So you’ve finally decided that it’s time to “pop the question” and ask your girlfriend to marry you. Congratulations! Now what?! One of the first questions we hear from guys who are thinking about proposing is, “How much should I … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable rings, diamond, diamond engagement rings, engagement, engagement ring, engagement rings, even finance, fiance, how much, human interest, jewellery, marriage, perfect diamond, perfect engagement ring, rings, salary, spend, spent, unforgettable, wedding, wedding proposal
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Diamond Dictionary: Fancy Colored Diamonds
Colored diamonds relate to white diamonds as a Ferrari might relate to a BMW… magnificent, exotic and different. Natural colored diamonds exist in a rainbow of colors and intensities. Less than one percent of the thousands of diamonds graded by … Continue reading