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Finding the Perfect Engagement Ring Style
… in solitaire rings. This is because the round brilliant diamond sparkles better 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 …
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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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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?
… 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. … (the 4 C’s of diamonds ). Once the initial price is determined, the last step is to adjust the price by the cut grade of the individual diamond. Resale Value or Retail/Wholesale Price Some used jewelry has a resale value that is higher …
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3 Things You Might Not Know About Jewelry Repair
… 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… up, causing it to get thinner. In fact, sizing a ring up is a bit more complicated than that. The jeweler actually cuts the ring, and opens it up the right amount to achieve the new size. Then, a new piece of metal is prepared to match …
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Mark Schneider Now at Arden Jewelers
… Arden Jewelers now carries the prestigious Mark Schneider Designs engagement ring line! If you’re looking for a cutting edge, stylish engagement ring this is the line for you. About Mark Schneider engagement rings Mark Schneider is one … Museum of Natural History . He is the winner of countless awards, and he is known in the jewelry industry as a cutting edge designer who pushes beyond the status quo. “We are modern design.” That’s quote from Mark Schneider’s list of …
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Stackable Birthstone Rings for Mom
… children. So, we are offering this brand new collection of modern birthstone rings. Stackable rings offer a fashionable alternative to the dated Mother’s jewelry that’s so common. Each ring features a single, bezel set birthstone cut in the very chic cushion shape. Order one ring for each of her children, and mom can wear them all right next to each other in a stylish ensemble. These rings are in stock and ready to ship (or pickup in store ) in time for Mother’s Day. …
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Meet the Jewelers: Sacramento Indie Jewelry Designers
… and delight in working with rough materials in my work to reflect nature’s own mastery of renewal and resourcefulness! Jhon: Bould’er Chic Bio: My name is Jhon, and I am 58 years old. My father was a jeweler. He taught me how to cut and polish stones before I was ten. In the past, I worked extensively in repair and restoration in jewelry and precious stones in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, I bring my knowledge and expertise to the Sacramento area, along with my own …
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Fancy Color Diamonds
… the following terms: Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep. The value of any fancy color diamond is determined by its rarity, hue, intensity of color, size, clarity, and cut. Here’s a quick run down of the main fancy colors: Yellow Yellow diamonds are known as Canary diamonds. To be a fancy yellow diamond, the color must be more intense then a Z colorless diamond. The yellow should be a pure yellow not …
