The earliest mention of wedding rings is found with the ancient Egyptians, about 4800 years ago. In ancient Rome, a woman’s acceptance of a wedding ring was a legally binding agreement to be linked to her betrothed. Rings were often … Read More
A couple becomes engaged very simply. One proposes to the other; the second person accepts. They are officially engaged. They do not need to sign any documents, have their engagement notarized or entered into some court record, or even exchange … Read More
If you’ve been shopping for the best diamond price, it can be irritating to reach the final step of providing your credit card information and find out using your credit card will cost you another 1-3% above the original price. … Read More
There are two ways to sell a diamond: to industry insiders or to the general public. In either case, the first step is to have the diamond graded by a reputable third-party. Gemological laboratories grade loose diamonds for approximately $100 … Read More
Diamond money saving tip 1 Buy a loose diamond separately from a ring setting and then have an online or brick-and-mortar jeweler make a ring—you will save up to 30% on the total ring by doing that. Why? Retailers charge … Read More
Diamond ring prices depend heavily on 12Cs: Traditional 4Cs: Diamond Carat weight Quality of the Cut (such as polish, symmetry, etc.), and the stone’s Clarity, and Color……as well as: Cut design or diamond’s shape Cloudiness (or diamond transparency) Certification of … Read More
While the explanation of how regression analysis works takes a few pages, the reasons for using a regression analysis take just two sentences: Learn which factors are most influential on diamonds’ prices. Using a sample of diamond inventory from several … Read More
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