Search Results
Showing all results for: “How to measure ring size”
Pages (Show All Pages)
-
Legal Information
… Jewelers. If you would like to use any of the content on this site, please contact us for permission. Weights and Measurements All product photos, weights, and measurements presented on this site are approximations. We strive to be as …In certain situations, the measurements for a group of objects (e.g. pavé set gemstones) will be estimated from the measurements of a sample from the group. When physically weighing a gemstone is impractical, the weight of the gemstone is …
-
Presentation Engagement Ring
What is a presentation engagement ring? A presentation engagement ring is simply a solitaire setting with a diamond set in it. The presentation ring … give your bride-to-be the simple presentation ring and then come back into the store and get the exact engagement ring she wants without any hassle. Here’s how it works: Pick out the diamond. If you know a general shape and size, that … prong solitaire (Tiffany style) setting. It can be in 14 karat white or yellow gold. Propose with the presentation ring. Come back with your new fiancée, and pick out the ring style she wants. We charge a small amount for the …
-
How to Get Engaged
…. The anniversary of your first date or meeting is a popular day. Important personal days like birthdays can add a measure of surprise and significance as well. A momentous event such as a graduation can work, but be careful not to have the …. Different cultures have different traditions, so it’s a good idea to learn what traditions are in play when considering how to get engaged. Savor the moment… take a few moments or even a day to enjoy the engagement just between the two …
-
What is Asteria Jewelry?
You are going to die in 48 hours unless…” No one gives bad news like Dr. House . Giving a boring gift is not as bad as dying, but that’s what it feels like when a gift does not meet the expectations of the one we … cure for the common gift is not of this world alone. It will take something out of this world to fix the same old boring gift. The common gift syndrome is not fatal, but it is dull. Predictable, routine, humdrum, lackluster, boring, …
-
Alternative Gemstones for a Non Traditional Engagement Ring
Today, many couples are choosing to express their individuality with unconventional engagement rings. One way to break the mold is to use a gemstone that’s not a Diamond. Let’s explore the pros and cons of a few … to Diamonds have color which makes stand out from the traditional clear white Diamond. Sapphire Engagement Rings The most common Diamond alternative for engagement rings is Blue Sapphire. The Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana, … is a 10, the hardest of any natural gem. Their hardness helps Sapphires and Rubies wear very well in engagement rings. There are also White Sapphires which look similar to diamonds, but they don’t sparkle like diamond. Jessica Simpson’s …
-
Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
… inspiration and to enjoy all the different styles of unique jewelry. Do I have to be a jewelry designer to have a ring custom designed? NO. We are the expert jewelry designers. You are the expert in what you like. Putting these two … overall look of the car is made up of all of smaller components. For example, the headlight shape and position, the size and angle of the windshield, the front fenders and even the door handles and windshield wipers have an impact on the…
Fine Jewelry University (Show All FJU Articles)
-
Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… for diamond value is carat. All carat describes is how much a diamond weighs. Diamonds are small so the scale it is measured with uses very small units of weight. A carat equals 1/5 of one gram. An illustration of the weight is that it …quality with confidence? There are three ways. First, learn all the angles and percentages of each facet and exactly measure each stone to do an analysis of the cutting style. This should take two to ten weeks of eye cramping work to learn. …
-
Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
… which they are created is completely unpredictable, and as a result, natural pearls come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. They are typically irregular in shape and have a unique, organic beauty. Cultured pearls are created … changed hands many times, and was owned by several famous figures, including Napoleon III and Elizabeth Taylor. During Taylor’s ownership, the pearl was set into a necklace designed by Cartier, which also included diamonds and rubies. …
-
Types of Jewelry Clasps
…production of jewelry, and the demand for simpler, more affordable clasps grew. This led to the development of the spring ring clasp, which is still widely used today. The spring ring clasp features a small, spring-loaded mechanism that …. Other types of jewelry clasps that emerged in the 20th century include the lobster clasp, which features a spring-loaded mechanism that opens and closes by pressing a small lever, and the toggle clasp, which consists of a bar that …
-
How to Sell Your Jewelry
… ounces, pennyweights, and grams. The troy ounce is equal to 20 pennyweights (DWT) or 31.15 grams (learn more about measure precious metal weights ). So here is an example; say the spot price of gold is $300 and a 14K ring weighing 10 grams …cash on the spot. Some individuals take two or three visits just to make up their mind to buy. There could also be a measure of trust in shipping the jewelry across the country or even a payment plan could be the only way a person could …
-
Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… titanium carbide. Ceramic titanium carbide is very hard and used as a heat guard in space shuttles. Ceramic jewelry measure around 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness which is comparable to tungsten carbide and sapphire. Ceramic can be …Titanium is very light weight which is its hallmark feature and one of the reasons it is used so heavily in manufacturing. It resists scratching well, and it is both hypoallergenic and biocompatible. Titanium is stronger than steel yet …
-
Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… the exact weight of a diamond when buying or selling. The weight of a diamond is often thought of in terms of its size. If you know that you like the look of a 1 carat, for example, you can use this C as the starting point for your …you can adjust the quality of the diamond to fit. Unless you work in the jewelry trade, it can be hard to know what size you want. The photo above shows some common diamond carat weights and how they look in comparison to each other. Cut …
Blog Posts (Show All Blog Posts)
-
3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… wear completely through the bail. Even something as simple as hand lotion can build up in the small crevasses in rings causing the gems to lose some of their sparkle. Does your jewelry need some TLC? We offer a free jewelry evaluation … gemologists and bench jewelers examine your jewelry to see if any maintenance is needed. 2. We add gold when we size rings up A client recently expressed concern that her ring would be too thin after we sized it up. She thought, as many …
-
Grand Opening Celebration
…can be hard to find joy, but it is our hope that sharing the joy of our new home will help bring some brightness and measure of hope to you in this difficult time. We hope you will come celebrate with us as we usher in a new era of above and…The excitement of a new home is one of the nicest joys of life. We want to share that joy with you during our Grand Opening Celebration. From November 2nd to the 7th we will be having fun, games, desserts, and more. And, …
-
News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… retailer either online or at a chain location. For many other types of products, this is true. Walmart can use it’s size to buy cornflakes at a discount and pass on some of the savings to you. Jewelry, it turns out, is not quite as … save you money . As we pointed out in the News 10 interview, we can quickly react to changing price trends. With size comes bureaucracy, and a smaller organization can take advantage of up-to-date pricing data much faster to give you the…
-
How to Organize Your Jewelry
… your look. If all of your jewelry is piled in a drawer, it will be easy to forget about, and you’ll wind up wearing your favorite pieces less often. It’s a simple truth: if you see your jewelry, you’ll wear it. So, have fun with it, go … of considerably different lengths in your collection, so you will need a system that works for a wide range of sizes. Fortunately, the internet is full of creative ways to organize and display your necklaces. Check out Pinterest for some…
-
Jewelry for Cheapskates
…, you can save a little money and still wind up with a great piece of jewelry. We’ll show you how. Diamond Stud Earrings Here is a classic way to save on a nice jewelry gift. You can get away with a much lower quality diamond in earrings … than you would want to put in a ring. Why? Because (normally) people don’t get nearly as close to look at your earrings than they do to look at a ring. So, while you might want to stick with SI2 or better clarity for your engagement ring…
-
How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… for intrinsic value are: cash value, cash wholesale value, and scrap value. Let’s look at an example. Assume a ring is made out of 5 grams of 14k gold and it has a 0.25 carat diamond. It has a gold value, of approximately $121 when gold … of grams in the jewelry item. So, you have: $24.24 × 5 grams = $121. Here’s the complete math for our example ring: $121 = $1,300 / 31.1 × 0.58 × 5. This would be the full spot price for the gold. The diamond price is more complicated. …
Products (Show All Products)
Videos (Show All Videos)
-
Chain Strength Comparison Test
…. We weren’t surprised to find that a hollow chain was about 6 times weaker than a solid one of about the same size and style. Also, the herringbone didn’t surprise us when it was one of the weakest and most easily damaged chains in the …group. On the other hand, the figaro and curb/cuban link chains really shined. In fact, we had to bring out the full size diesel trucks to break the heavyweight curb chain that we tested. We hope you enjoyed the video, and please feel …
-
Cathedral Ring Mountings
The cathedral mounting is one of the many choices you have when you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring. It has many variations and its own set of pros and cons. Knowing more about this unique style can help you decide …
-
Ring Cam – Capture Your Proposal on Video
Ring Cam is an exciting new technology that allows you to capture your proposal on HD video. It’s a camera with a wide …
-
Fox 40 Ring Cam Interview
The Ring Cam is a special engagement ring box that has a hidden camera. You can use it to capture your proposal on video to …this, they sent a reporter to our shop to get the inside story. A big thanks goes out to Eddie and Shandretta for sharing their proposal video and for being there for the interview. It was great to be able to relive that moment with them…
-
White Gold vs Platinum: Which One is Right for You?
Should I choose white gold or platinum for my engagement ring? This is a question that we get all the time, and now we have a full video to help you answer it. In this video we … test. At the end of the day, either metal is more than sufficient to hold your diamond securely in your engagement ring. As long as you take good care of your ring by taking it off for activities like exercise and chores, either metal …surface is normally pushed around more that removed when it’s scratched. This is one of the key reasons why platinum rings tend to require less maintenance than white gold rings. Comfort There are two main differences to consider when …
-
How to Check if Your Diamond is Loose
The worst day of owning a ring comes when you look down and you notice that your diamond is missing. One of the best ways to prevent this is to … this video we’ll show you two easy ways you can tell if your diamond (or other gemstone) is loose at home. Hold the ring close to your ear in one hand and gently tap the bottom of it with the other. Listen for a faint rattling sound. Use…pen cap to gently prod each gemstone looking for a small amount of movement. If you do find a loose gemstone in your ring, we recommend you stop wearing it immediately and bring it in so one of our jewelers can check it for you. Most of …
Custom Designs (Show All Custom Designs)
-
Though there are only seven stones in this design, the size of the diamonds allows the whole top half of the ring to be covered with sparkling facets. The slightly larger …
-
The Celtic knot pattern we incorporated into this diamond solitaire engagement ring gives it a unique and personal flare. The center diamond is set low giving the ring an unassuming profile, without …
-
This is a truly striking ring. All attention is focused on the three large main diamonds with four sizable accents completing the look and …
-
This solitaire cocktail ring features a large oval prasiolite stone. Prasiolite is the proper name for green quartz. The ring is set with bold …, and has a cathedral style shank rising to meet the stone on either side. Another simple design, that lets the gemstone capture your attention, with no over-the-top accents to detract from it
-
Class rings are a great way to celebrate your accomplishments. But, you don’t have to settle for the generic styles offered by …
-
This gorgeous ring has an even more beautiful story. Our client had a family heirloom ring that was passed down to them. Sadly, the … couldn’t be worn in the condition it was in, so we made this new creation together using diamonds from the original ring. The finished product features a dazzling sapphire center stone surrounded by a halo of diamonds. It is both a …
