Size is not everything when it comes to buying diamonds for engagement rings. Even the largest diamond can lack fire and brilliance if it doesn’t include the four c’s of high quality diamonds. Engagement rings that have diamonds with good cut, color, clarity and carat will be beautiful for a lifetime and well worth the price.
Engagement ring settings with solitaire type diamonds are going to require the most flawless diamond possible that has good carat, cut and clarity in order to really shine and sparkle. Carat refers to the actual weight of the… Continue reading Engagement Rings And Diamond Selection
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Today I’m going to take a look at one of the “4 C’s” of how diamonds are graded. For those that aren’t aware, diamonds are ranked in 4 main categories or groupings - cut, color, carat and clarity. Today I want to have a close look at one of the biggies – clarity.
The clarity grading scale ranges from IF (the best) down to I3 (the worst). As a whole, there are 10 different categories that a diamond can be given.
Clarity refers to how many “inclusions” that are found in the stone. In a nut-shell, inclusions are small blemishes or… Continue reading Looking at the grading of diamonds - let's talk about clarity!
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Diamonds:
There is nothing like a Diamond. It is the Hardest material (almost 140 times harder than its nearest gemstone) and is named after the Greek word ‘Adamas’ which means ‘Unconquerable’.
This is also why it is used in Engagement rings as it symbolises ‘Everlasting’.
Unlike other gemstones, its primary perfection is based on LACK of colour. The pure colourless or White is the most Valuable, although many shades of Yellow are common.
Famous Diamonds are sometimes highly coloured (known as ‘Fancy’ in the Trade) such as the bright Green Dresden Diamond or the Blue Hope… Continue reading Diamonds | 2 Comments
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Colored Gemstones Facts and Families:
Gemstones are very attractive even from afar. For women, a simple dress prepped with beautiful gemstones can turn something simple into something elegant. The brightness of the colors from within these gemstones possesses a trigger to provide a different splash of energy to its wearer. Claims have it that these gemstones have therapeutic effects too.
Based on color variety, a person is defined by what they choose. Experts say that if you’re the red type of person, you are considered passionate and loving. Others say that this type of color represents anger and fury. Thus… Continue reading Gemstones and their Brother Stones
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The alluring amber has always attracted the gemstone lovers with its potential for creating artistic jewelries. In the vintage collections as well as in the modern designs you will come across ample use of this bright luminescent stone.
Starting from necklace and earrings or finger rings to pendants and bracelets, amber can add a touch of class in all types of jewelry.
Before you invest in an exquisite piece of amber jewelry, equip yourself with some basic information about amber.
Origin
The most interesting part of amber is that: it fascinates men from all strata of… Continue reading Amber Jewelry
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How to Value Loose Diamonds – Natural Gemstones And Opal
