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The History of Diamond Cuts
… old diamond cuts they think of the Old Mine cut diamond. The Old Mine cut has the same number of facets as a modern round brilliant (a total of 58). The Old Mine cut’s distinctive features are the high crown angle, small table, large …it easier to cut with the diamond cutting technology of the day. Old Mine cut diamonds range from almost square with rounded corners, to irregular shape, to round. Some call the irregular shape cut a crude Old Mine cut. Old Mine cut is the…
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Anatomy of a Ring
… ring may need maintenance. It’s also a fun way to impress your friends with your vast knowledge of jewelry terms. Shank Every ring has a shank. This is the technical term for the band of metal that encircles the finger. There would be no … said to start at the point that the design stops. A jeweler will usually add or remove metal from the bottom of the shank when sizing a ring. This can sometimes be done so well that you would never know it was sized looking at the shank …
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Alternative Metals for Men’s Jewelry
… and wear to a greater degree than its precious metal equivalents. As a frame of reference, cobalt rings come in around 7-8 on the Mohs hardness scale which is about the same as quartz or topaz but softer than tungsten or sapphire. Like … 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 …
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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
…cut “C” of the 4 C’s has two components. The first component is simple. The cut can refer to the shape of the stone. Round, Marquee, Pear, Oval, Square, and Princess all describe the shape of the gem. Round diamonds are by far the most … dollars worth in your pocket the standards to evaluate diamonds are extremely exciting. The four C’s of carat, cut, color and clarity determine a common comparison. They don’t set the price, just the basis to determine the price. In the…
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… to each other. Cut The Cut of a diamond has two main components. First, cut refers to the shape of the stone. Round, marquise, pear, oval, square, princess all describe the shape of the diamond. Checkout the picture above to see examples … are choosing a diamond shape, keep in mind that different shapes have different light properties. Some shapes, like round, are especially good at returning light to the viewer which makes them sparkle more than other shapes. The emerald …
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Types of Necklace Chains
… of the most common and universal styles of chains. Cable chains are extremely simple in design being comprised of round or oval links connected together one link at a time end over end. This simplicity gives them their timeless look, but … crowd. Rolo Chain (Belcher) The rolo chain is essentially the same as the cable chain except that it features wide, rounded chain links. This gives the chain a heavier appearance and can increase its longevity and strength to some extent…
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… to suit the stunning aquamarine center stone. The large emerald cut gemstone has a vibrant icy blue color, with two round brilliant diamonds, one on either side of it. The design is simple, and really allows the aquamarine to steal the …
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A gorgeous nontraditional halo engagement ring with an emerald cut center diamond, surrounded by round brilliant diamonds. To add a bit of geometric flare, we’ve set a trillion diamond accent on either side, …
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This stunning engagement ring design has an oval center diamond, surrounded by round brilliant accent diamonds. The shank branches into a diamond studded V on either side. The pièces de …
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This custom engagement ring features a delicate split shank design with two thin bands gracefully arcing towards the classically radiant emerald cut center diamond. Understated…
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This ring features a stunning emerald cut center diamond. Sparkling round brilliant diamonds form a custom halo around the center diamond. Two matching trillion cut diamonds taper off in to …
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This custom double wide engagement ring has two center diamonds, with a cathedral style shank coming up to meet the stones on either side. Channels of baguette diamonds accents the top half of the shank. This …
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Today’s Top Engagement Ring Trends
… style trends for inspiration. Vintage Halo Engagement Rings The halo design, which features a center diamond surrounded by smaller accent diamonds, has become a modern classic. Today, we are seeing designers add their own unique touches … a modification of the lines of the halo to make more complicated, pincushion-like shapes in place of the ubiquitous round and cushion outlines. These pointed shapes give the ring an elegant, vintage flair calling to mind the intricate …
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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… the Tiffany setting, is a timeless design. No other ring style highlights the center diamond like a solitaire. Round brilliant diamonds are by far the most popular choice in solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond … 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 makes a dynamic personal statement. …
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Why Would a Gemologist Pay Less for Your Jewelry?
… 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% depth. He paid considerably more than you can buy the stone for wholesale which is great for the client … 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…
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… and shape. Finally, the jewelry will weld or solder that piece into the ring and smooth it down to match the rings shank profile. Now, there is one case where we will stretch a ring if we can. With wedding bands, it is often better to … 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…
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Spreading Hope with Custom Jewelry
… was when the problems started. First, because titanium is such a strong metal, even doing something as simple as cutting out a circle is a challenge. Since we needed this pendant to be a bit larger than our other designs, we had to get … was to get a uniform color/finish on such a large surface area of titanium. Our jewelers eventually resorted to gem cutting techniques to get the surface finish on the titanium clean enough to reproduce the color that was needed. Then, …
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How Much is My Jewelry Worth?
… time. Here’s an example. If I were doing a jewelry type of appraisal on a 2000 Toyota Camry, I would value it at around $25,000. Why? Because that is how much it would cost to replace the 2000 Toyota Camry with a new 2014 Toyota Camry. … for the gold. The diamond price is more complicated. It is basically the common wholesale price modified by the cut grade of the gem. The wholesale price is a dynamic price that changes daily and is influenced by the source selected. …
Gemstones (Show All Gemstones)
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Diamond, 1.22 cts. (#20233)
$7,600.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- H
- Clarity:
- SI2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.75 × 6.76 × 4.25mm
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Diamond, 1.06 cts. (#20355)
$4,295.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- K
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.45 × 6.51 × 4.01mm
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Diamond, 1.00 cts. (#20205)
$5,550.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- H
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.24 × 6.31 × 3.74mm
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Diamond, 2.24 cts. (#20484)
$41,440.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- D
- Clarity:
- VS2
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 8.27 × 8.32 × 5.23mm
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Diamond, 0.81 cts. (#20499)
$1,750.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- E
- Clarity:
- I1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 5.83 × 5.72 × 3.59mm
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Diamond, 1.18 cts. (#20265)
$7,200.00- Shape:
- Round Brilliant
- Color:
- J
- Clarity:
- VVS1
- Dimensions (L×W×D):
- 6.99 × 6.92 × 4.02mm
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Art Deco vs Art Nouveau Engagement Rings
… design elements like vines, insects, and the human form. Art Nouveau engagement rings often feature Old Mine Cut diamonds which were a big improvement over the diamond cuts that came before them. Art Deco The Art Deco movement went in … shapes like triangles, arcs, and circles took center stage in jewelry along with other art forms. The Old European Cut diamond was also introduced which was another big step up from the Old Mine Cut making the engagement rings sparkle …
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How to Untangle Knotted Chains
Thin jewelry chains have a way of working themselves into an usable tangle more inscrutable than the Gordian Knot. However, most of us would rather wear our chains than cut them into pieces. In this short video, we’ll cover 3 simple techniques you can use at home to untangle your chain no matter how knotted it is. Find a hard surface and unhook the clasp before you start. Gently roll the knot in between …
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Custom Jewelry Design FAQ
…. If you want a complicated top of ring but not the sides, it can be done. If you want diamonds everywhere, down the shank, on the sides, on the prongs, and even inside (yes we have set diamonds inside) it can be done. Jewelry and wedding … others waited until over 50 years. The reason to redesign range widely. The ring is warn out (it would need a new shank and all new heads), to the style is not right for me now, or the very popular reason going bigger—upgrade time. Does …
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Diamond Setting Style Comparison
… simplicity makes it a timeless choice. You will see 4 prong settings in a broad range of designs, from cathedral shanks to tapered shanks, and diamond accents to no accents. Whether you prefer a minimal solitaire design, or something more…Setting This style has risen to popularity more recently than the others on this list. A bezel setting completely surrounds the stone with metal, giving a more sleek and minimalist vibe, while providing maximum security for the gem. It is …
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Double Halo Engagement Ring
… and enhances the center diamond more than most traditional wedding rings. The small accent diamonds that surround the main round center diamond make it appear larger and give the overall ring a balanced and striking look. The rounded … look of the cushion shaped halo also adds a vintage feel to the piece when compared with the more common fully round halo. Our white gold double halo engagement ring setting takes the halo concept to a whole new level. With two cushion …
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Custom Designed Engagement Rings
…, can make a high end engagement ring for less than the full retail price at other jewelry stores. Whatever the reason, you can choose a custom designed engagement ring when the perfect ring for you does not exist. You may like the shank of one ring and the head of another and overall style of yet another. Our designers can take parts of rings and make your own personalized engagement ring. Ready to talk with a jewelry designer? Contact us today , and one of our jewelry …
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Estate and Vintage Engagement Rings
… is that it does not follow today’s fads. The individual styles of bygone eras and the eclectic tastes from around the world make estate engagement rings so charming. A quality vintage piece will stand out from the crowd of modern … new tips (learn about retipping ) to hold the gems in place, reinforcing worn supports, or replacing the ring shank. If a vintage engagement ring is not bought up to these quality standards, it may turn out to be a very disappointing …
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Recycled Diamond Engagement Rings
… we work, it still takes resources to acquire the raw materials for an engagement ring and form them into something beautiful. But, when you buy a recycled engagement ring, your purchase consumes almost nothing. You effectively cut the resources used to produce that engagement ring in half by diffusing them over at least two owners. When you buy a recycled diamond, that’s one less diamond that needs to be mined. When you buy the recycled metal engagement ring, that’s a…
