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 much lower profit margin on each individual “piece” because it is easier for shoppers to … 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 the diamond characteristics (often known as the 5th C) Conception, or whether the diamond was … 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 vendors, develop pricing formulas, which predict the price of any particular diamond sold by such … 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 elaborate gold workmanship have survived from early civilizations spanning the globe: Incan, Mayan, and Aztecan … 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 come from three primary sources: earth, laboratories, and outer space. Earth Most naturally occurring diamonds … 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 around to see where they will eventually find the best deal. Below is a summary … 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 a diamond buyer: shape, size, quality, elegance, store’s brand name, design of the ring setting? All … 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 and more slender: the marquise, the oval, and the pear shapes. It’s important to set … Read more
The emerald cut is a square, stepped shape with cropped corners. The emerald cut has 58 facets (25 pavilion, 25 crown, and 8 girdle), and eight sides as the four “corners” are actually short sides, too. The corners are cut with steps—parallel, graduated planes to protect the stone. The culet is dependant on the length-width ratio of … Read more