Look inside a metal ring band, and you are likely to find something etched for eternity. It may be a sentimental phrase, a wedding date, or the owner’s initials. But there are also far less emotionally charged inscriptions, associated with … Read More
Gold is the most coveted metal in the history of mankind. Since ancient times people have been fascinated by the metal’s beauty and fitness for jewelry use—its malleability as well as its resistance to corrosion, oxidation, and scratching. Examples of … Read More
The two main parts of designing a ring are choosing the diamond and choosing the setting. Most jewelers offer a variety of settings and can recommend variations of their most popular settings. Below are brief descriptions and pictures of the … Read More
This question really covers several topics: How are diamonds formed? What is the geographic origin of my diamond? How do I know whether my diamond is conflict-free? How are Diamonds Formed? Not all diamonds are created the same way. They … Read More
Almost anything can be bought through “clicks, bricks, or bulk,” meaning online, in brick-and-mortar retail stores, or through wholesalers. Diamonds are no exception. Some buyers prefer one method of shopping. Others are willing to tap into the benefits of shopping … Read More
In this buying guide, we will do our best to help you make the right purchase decision and save money when buying a loose diamond for a diamond ring or any other diamond jewelry. What is important to you as … Read More
We all have flaws. Even diamonds have flaws. But sometimes diamonds and other jewelry can help diminish our flaws and accentuate our positive attributes. Best rings for Short or Plump Fingers Three diamond shapes can help make fingers appear elongated … Read More
The radiant cut, like the princess cut, uses facets to bring out the diamond’s sparkle and winds up with brilliance similar to a round cut diamond. The extra facets are planes set under and around the diamond. However, the overall shape is more … Read More
There are many ways to draw a triangle, and there are many ways to craft a triangle cut diamond. There are also many names the triangle shaped diamonds appear under in the marketplace: trillion, trilliant, and trillium – all of … Read More
The marquise diamond is shaped like a long, thin boat with a point at each end. Marquise cut diamonds require larger, or at least longer, rough diamonds than round cut diamonds of similar carat weight. However, the marquise cut can … Read More