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Learn Secret Diamond Buying Skills From a Professional Diamond Buyer
… 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 final analysis, … will know its cut. Find the brilliance, fire, sparkle you want and the cut will take care of itself. Evaluating the clarity aspect of a diamond’s value is professionally one of the most challenging, yet the diamond buyer has the advantage …
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Frequently Asked Question about Jewelry
… (whiter) and more colorful. Some colors are more vibrant then natural diamonds. Next, some are changing the clarity of diamonds with laser drill and fills. The new fills are getting harder to detect. Key: ask when buying a diamond if it is …For more information see our Custom Design page . What are the 4 C’s? The four C’s are Carat Weight, Cut, Color and Clarity. Carat is the weight of a gem. A carat equals 1/5 of one gram. Cut has two components to it. The shape of the stone …
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Diamond Buying Guide: The 4 C’s
… color a white diamond to almost any color you can imagine. You can read more about fancy diamond colors here. Clarity Most diamonds contain inclusions. Inclusions are natural birthmarks and useful as identifying characteristics. Clarity …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Quartz
…all but double-terminated quartz crystals found in Herkimer County in New York. They are known for their exceptional clarity and often exhibit a naturally faceted appearance. They were discovered in the 1800’s while workers were mining in … is believed to embody attributes of resilience and bravery, amplifying cognitive faculties while promoting mental clarity and emotional stability. Agates are also believed to sharpen analytical skills, helping navigate challenges with …
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How Are Lab Grown Diamonds Made?
… HPHT method with a cubic press. Weighing in at 10.02 carats, this incredible diamond is graded as E color and VS1 clarity. CVD Diamonds Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a more recently developed technique by which diamonds can be grown …polished lab grown CVD diamond as of the time of this writing is only 3.23 carats; it was graded as I color and VS2 clarity. Intense research is ongoing around the world into the field of Chemical Vapor Deposition, and every day the …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
The discovery of Tsavorite in East Africa in the 1960s changed the jewelry world. Here was a gem with the color to rival the most exquisite emeralds and the clarity of the cleanest sapphires, all with the time tested durability of garnet. Tsavorite is a unique form of garnet with a stunningly vivid green color. It is bright and lively with a high refractive index giving it excellent sparkle and …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
… a strong green component at any angle, then it likely has not been heated. The main factors that influence the value of tanzanite are its hue and how deep the color is. Less important, but still part of the equation, are the cut and clarity. As with all colored gems, the value of tanzanite comes from its color. Tanzanite has a Moh’s hardness of 6-7, making it about the same hardness as quartz, softer than ruby, sapphire and emerald and hard than opal. Tanzanite has a …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… to possess healing powers related to reducing anxiety and revitalizing its wearer. The magnetic form, magnetite, is said to help bring balance and alignment to one’s internal energies calming mood swings and improving mental clarity. Care and Cleaning of Spinel Spinel is usually safe to be used in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but certain inclusions can sometimes pose threats. The safest bet is to use warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush. Or, you can always have …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Amethyst
… as many low cost, high quality, deeply colored amethysts are now appearing in inexpensive jewelry. Because the cost of testing is higher than the cost of even the natural stones it is not often performed. Beware of stones of perfect clarity, calibrated sizes, and precision cutting. Notable Stones One of the most famous amethyst stones is in The Morris Amethyst Brooch which is set with a large 96 carat heart shaped amethyst. It resides in the collection of the Smithsonian …
