Posts Tagged ‘Diamonds’
Cushion Cut Diamonds ? Antique, As Well As Contemporary
Sep
As you might be aware, there are 10 diamond shapes that are extremely popular all around the world
1. Round cut
2. Princess cut
3. Emerald cut
4. Radiant cut
5. Asscher cut
6. Oval cut
7. Marquise cut
8. Heart cut
9. Pear cut, and
10. Cushion cut
Of these, the round, princess and emerald cuts are the best choices for engagement rings; and the asscher, oval, marquise, and pear cut are generally used in designer jewelry, and when the stone is colored. Heart cut diamonds are a class apart and they are usually bought during special occasion like Valentine’s day and so on.
So, that leaves us with the Cushion cut diamond, and let’s see why they have a special place in the diamond hall of fame. Here are some very interesting facts about cushion cut diamonds.
• This is one of the most respected and recognized cuts of diamonds – especially in antique diamonds. This is probably the only cut which was accepted all over right from the early 19th century. When you compare that with the princess cut, which was invented in 1960, you will realize how valued this cut really has to be.
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STARS WITH DIAMONDS MAKE THEIR PRESENCE GRAND!!
Sep
Making a defining impact and a dazzling presence at the Oscars, celebrities sparkle off their extravagantly designed diamond jewellery. Yes, it is these diamonds that add to the grandiosity of the Oscars and make it absolutely eventful and breathtaking. The diamond jewellery and the diamonds they use, customized to their liking has indeed added the ingredient of shimmer and sparkle to all these international occasions.
Stars make their events class apart from the rest with the incomparable sparkler or sparkles- the Diamonds. The engagement rings and the wedding rings that these celebrities wear are so exclusively designed that you get to see the extent to which diamonds can actually make one’s presence extremely outstanding. It is a treat to the eyes to see stars flaunting their most treasured diamond accessories in some of the most creative ways. It has recently been spotted that a Hollywood actress dumbfounded a social gathering with her very exclusively made diamond sunglasses. Can you imagine diamonds are studded into fashionable footwear with which stars sparkle off glitters with every step. Nothing can do it better than the diamonds. What exactly are the designs that these stars have been coming up with is indeed an interesting thing to know.
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Can Diamonds Really be Colorful?
Aug
Even if you have never been shopping for diamond jewelry, you have probably heard about the four Cs used to classify diamonds—clarity, cut, carat and color. These collective metrics are used throughout the world to determine the value of individual diamonds, with diamonds exhibiting the most desirable combinations of clarity, cut, carat weight and color rising to the top as the most universally unique and highest valued gems.
Clarity refers to the extent of inclusions, or natural features such as fractures present in the diamond that originated from its formation deep within the earth. A diamond’s cut describes the design and proportions of the diamond after it is crafted by a diamond cutter, an art form that manifests itself in the diamond’s outward appearance and brilliance. Carat is a concrete description of a diamond’s weight, with one carat representing a weight of 200 milligrams. Color is a diamond quality that generally refers to the extent to which a diamond is colorless. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has established a widely accepted color scale to rate diamonds falling in the normal color spectrum, which ranges from colorless to yellow. Diamonds which fall closer to the colorless end of the color spectrum are generally considered more valuable than yellow or brown tinted diamonds of equivalent clarity, cut and carat weight. Intensely colored diamonds are the exception, their rarity and beauty making them extremely valuable and exotic despite being far from colorless.
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Learn the 4 C’s of Diamonds: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat Weight
Aug
Click the Certificate link below to learn all about A.G.S – American Gem Society or the G.I.A – Gemological Institute America.
CUT…A diamond’s cut is not only about its shape, but how effectively the stone can return light back to the viewer’s eye. A well-cut diamond will appear very brilliant and fiery; while more poorly cut stones can appear dark and lifeless, regardless of color or clarity.
Color…When shopping for a diamond, it is generally preferred to have the least amount of color possible. Diamond color is divided into five broad categories:
Colorless: Diamonds within the colorless range are the most rare and valuable of all the colors. color stones display virtually no color, whereas colored diamonds will display a nearly undetected amount of color when viewed face down by a gemologist.
Near Colorless: Diamonds within the near colorless range appear colorless in the face up position, but do display a slight amount of color when viewed face down against a perfectly white background. This trace amount of color will be undetectable to an untrained eye once the diamond has been mounted. Near colorless diamonds offer a tremendous value for the money.
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6 Handy Tips on Buying the Right Diamonds
Aug
Believe it a not; there are jewelers who are unable to differentiate a diamond cut from a diamond shape. Everyone is so hyped up about the carat weight and has totally forgotten about the other 3 characteristics of a diamond.
It won’t take you years or months to learn something about diamond. There are plenty of articles and information on the 4C of a diamond. Spend some useful time in the library or internet and learn about diamonds. Who knows, you may become an expert in diamonds.
1. Prioritize the 4 characteristics
There are much more about diamonds than just the 4Cs. But at the end of the day, the 4Cs are still the major factors influencing the quality and price of a diamond.
Before you start prioritizing the 4Cs, you got to know what your girl actually likes about a diamond. If she like big one, go for a diamond with big carat weight but with poorer quality in terms of color, cut or clarity. If she likes the brilliance of a diamond and doesn’t mind the size, choose one with excellent cut and clarity. Whichever the case is, prioritizing the 4Cs will give you a better idea of what diamonds will suit her taste as well as your budget.
2. Do a price research
Based on your list, you should have a rough estimate of the market price of the diamond you are looking for. If the price is out of your budget, try going for a grade lower than your expectation and you may eventually find one that suits you well.
3. Do some background research on the jewelry stores
If you have been doing researching, you would have come across information on cubic zirconium diamonds. These synthetic diamonds are D-color graded, flawless and cut to perfection. In short, a CZ diamond is a ‘perfect’ diamond. It is brilliant, flawless and yet cheap. Their prices do not increase exponentially with their quality unlike diamonds.
And there are also some natural diamonds which have undergone treatments to reduce its blemishes thus enhanced its appearance. It is still a low grade diamond and dishonest dealers may try to pass it off as a good graded diamond and sell you at a higher price.
So, before you start swiping your hard-earned money away, do some research about the jeweler as well. Ask your family, relatives or friend who have purchased from the dealer. Online forum is a good place to ask around and there are plenty of sites that provide reviews on jewelry store online.
Give the jewelry store a call, talk to their staffs and decide for yourself if you are comfortable with the store.
4. Always ask for a money back guarantee
There are risks in very form of transactions, so do buying diamonds. Protect yourself and minimize any risks by making sure that the store has the complete details about their return policy. It should include information about the validity period, what to do if you wish to return your purchase and their address.
As a rule of thumb, online stores should offer you no less than 21 days return policy. In fact, most of them have a return policy of 30 days.
5. Choose jewelers who provide grading reports
Certified diamonds will come along with a grading report by reputable gemology organizations such as GIA or AGS. Some online jewelry stores certified their diamond by in-house gemologists and they may be using different grading standards from GIA or AGS, while others may not provide the grading reports. Diamonds from top online jewelry stores generally comes accompanied with a grading report.
After you have purchased your diamond, you should get it appraised again with the grading report by a trained gemologist. The grading report will be very helpful in ascertaining whether the diamond you have bought is up to the specifications shown on the report.
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Facts About Man Made Diamonds
Aug
De Beers was founded in South Africa in 1888 and today is the largest producer and seller of diamonds. Almost from the beginning the De Beers company has had a strangle hold on the diamond industry and a huge advertising budget. Diamonds are not as rare as the advertiser would have you to believe. De Beers keeps a huge stockpile of diamonds and tightly controls supply.
De Beers started the very successful advertising campaign A Diamond Is Forever in 1947. The Advertising Age magazine has voted this to be the most recognizable advertising line of the twentieth century. This advertising campaign was designed to discourage diamonds owners from putting their old diamonds back into the market. The success of this campaign turned diamond into the symbol of eternal love and dramatically increased demand for the gems.
The ability to create cubic zirconium happened in the 1950 but it was not until 1979 that it became economically feasible to mass-produce and use them as a diamond substitute. Only a gemologist can tell the difference between a diamond created by nature and a diamond created in a laboratory.
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Famous Diamonds of the World
Aug
There are many sayings that go along with diamonds. ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ and ‘diamonds are forever’ are some of them. There is no doubt that diamonds are popular, with people all over the world flocking to buy these precious stones. But what is it about diamonds that give them such huge commercial appeal? Here is a list of some of the most famous diamonds in the world, and some of the lucky (or unlucky) people who have worn them.
The Cullinan Diamond:
The Cullinan Diamond is, at 3,106.75 carats, the largest diamond ever found. This diamond was found in the Gauteng region of South Africa, and is now kept with the other Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. This spectacular gem was discovered in 1905 at the Premier mine in South Africa by Frederick Wells, a mine superintendent. While walking through the mine one day he noticed something gleaming on the side of the wall. What he originally thought was a massive piece of glass was actually a huge diamond.
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1.82 cttw Genuine Heart Shape 8mm. Peridot Pendant in 14k White Gold
Aug
Product Description
Genuine Heart Shape 8mm. Peridot Pendant crafted in 14 kt White Gold Dimensions: 14mm. long x 8mm. wide1 Stone 1.80 Carats Heart Shaped Peridot 8mm. Color: Medium to Dark Yellow-Green Clarity: Clean, 1 Stone 0.02 Carats Round Diamonds Color: I Clarity: SI Free 18 inches chain included FREE LIFETIME WARRANTY, GIFT BAG AND GIFT CARD! Finejewelers Style Number: 21793….
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The Beauty Fire & Brilliance of a Well Cut Diamond
Aug
The “cut or “make” of a diamond is the most important factor in a diamonds appearance
The “cut” of a diamond is often confused and thought to describe the shape of the gemstone when it actually describes the quality of workmanship and the angles to which a diamond is cut. Cut is the one factor of a diamond not predetermined by nature and is also a quality plainly visible to the person purchasing the diamond.
The skill with which a diamond is cut determines its ability to reflect and refract light. Diamond cutting is based on scientific calculations aimed at maximising the beauty of the gemstone. A diamonds beauty is dependent on a number of factor to do with the behavious of light as it enters and exits the diamond.
A well-executed round brilliant cut should reflect light upwards and make the diamond appear white when viewed from the top.
The precision and skill of the diamond cutter means that a well-cut diamond can appear to be of greater carat weight, clarity and color than they actually are. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance, which is the brightness that seems to come from the very heart of the gemstone and its fire, the arrary of colour reflected in the light from the diamond.
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14k White Gold Diamond Pave Wedding Ring Band .87 ct
Aug
Product Description
This brand new ring is pure 14k White Gold. The total carat weight of the diamonds are 0.86ct. The color of the diamonds are G-H and the clarity is SI2. The band is made with a “comfot fit” style. Buy it now to enjoy this elegant ring at it’s unbeatable price….
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