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Jewelry for Cheapskates
…Our Asteria line features many pieces in silver with white sapphire accents, for example. Keep in mind though that sterling silver is much softer than 14k or 18k gold. This means that it will generally wear faster, and anything with a tension based clasp (like a fold over or a box clasp) will need much more frequent adjustment. Small nicks and scratches will show up sooner on silver than on gold. Another concern is tarnishing. There are new, tarnish resistant silver alloys…
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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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News 10, Diamond Prices, and Shopping Local
… deal. Our gemologists understand the diamond buying game . Did you know that two 1ct H VS2 diamonds with GIA certificates can be valued differently by thousands of dollars? Being able to correctly judge complex factors like diamond cut enables our gemologists to find you better values on beautiful diamonds. The way we source our diamonds and jewelry also allows us to save you money. When a big chain buys jewelry in bulk, not only are they paying for the diamonds and …
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Trendy Gifts for Mom
… brand new styles to add to our tried-and-true classics. Checkout the collection below and be sure to shop early for the best availability. Also, don’t forget our signature stackable ring design for moms . The rings feature a cushion cut birthstone, so mom can stack one for each of her children to create a personalized and stylish look. Don’t see anything you like? That’s ok! We have lots more jewelry in our store including: Diamond stud earrings Rare colored stones …
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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 …
