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Lab Grown Diamonds
…your engagement ring? Let’s consider some of the reasons why you might want to: Lab grown diamonds have much less environmental impact than diamond mining They cost around 30-35% less than comparable natural diamonds You can be on the cutting edge of a new and exciting trend in the jewelry industry Read more in our in-depth article on the pros and cons of lab grown diamonds . You will get a balanced perspective on why you might want to choose a lab grown diamond and …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… evaluated the same diamond early that day and offered half as much. I asked the jeweler if he noticed the color and cut of the diamond, and he said: “Yes, it is an excellent cut and fine color like an H.” In reality, the diamond was a P…low. To give you an idea of how low, the standard diamond pricing guides stop at M color. To make matters worse, the cut was extremely deep as well, on the order of 68% depth. Again, for perspective, excellent cuts are around 60% to 62.5…
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Jewelry Style Basics
…jewelry that looks best on you. A smaller, petite woman would be better served with necklace lengths that fall below the breast but above the waist to elongate her figure. Meanwhile, a tall, thin woman may want to select a choker that cuts the line of the neck and de-emphasizes her height. And a full-figured woman should stay away from jewelry that’s too small or delicate. Equally important to style are face shapes. Oval, round, rectangular and heart-shaped are the …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… than any other diamond cut. The Princess cut is next in popularity at the moment followed by the Cushion, Oval, Emerald, Radiant, Pear, Heart, and Marquise cut diamonds. Vintage Vintage inspired engagement rings have a creative flair that …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… on our jewelry takes more of a toll than we think. Also, not all gemstones are as hard as diamonds. Gems like opal, emerald, pearls, and more are actually very “soft” on the hardness scale. This means that they are susceptible to small … of tools. Gemstones are rocks which we think of as hard and unbreakable. Diamonds are used in industrial tools to cut through even the toughest materials. So, why would something made from such strong substances need regular maintenance…
