Earth has more than 4,000 minerals. In our lifetime, we’ll never see most of them. Bizarre trace impurities and mineral assemblages have resulted in a variety of the rarest gemstones in the world. Minerals are classified as gemstones depending on their optical characteristics, crystal structure, refraction and chemical composition. The degree of imperfections and classification …
10 Best Places to Buy Diamonds Online in 2020
Diamonds will remain most favorite jewelry decoration for a long time. However, buying a reliable, consistent and properly graded diamond is not easy. With more retailers appearing online, many consumers look for a perfect engagement ring online. If you buy diamonds online, you’ll have many more options at disposal, here’s which they are. Springing to …
Chocolate Diamond: Why So Controversial?
Chocolate diamond has been the center of some quite heated debate over the last few years. Why, you might ask? Essentially, it’s the branding and marketing of brown diamonds into chocolate diamonds (a trademark registered by the high end jeweler Le Vian) that has caused such a stir. But more on that a little later. …
The Meaning of Herkimer Diamonds
Herkimer diamonds are, in fact, not diamonds at all. In actuality, they are a form of Quartz. These “diamonds”, first found in the Herkimer county of New York, became a close contender with real diamonds due to their clear and crystalline formation. Herkimer diamonds are naturally faceted and are also double terminated in nature. This …
AGS vs GIA: Do You Need Them Both?
Whether you’re shopping for a diamond ring or other jewelry, the grading report of a diamond is essential to you. The grading report is usually in the form of a certificate, which showcases the highlights of the chosen diamond’s quality. There are different grading reports, produced by different labs. In this article, we’re going to …
Pavé Setting: Know It Before You Buy Diamonds
One of the best things about jewelry is how personal it can be. There are people who pass by a jewelry store and all they can think about is how could anyone spend that much money on something like a diamond. But then there are others. These are the ones who look at a diamond …
Contemporary Trillion Cut to Catch Eyes
Also known as a Trilliant or Trillian cut, this is a style of gemstone cut in a triangular shape. While not as popular as other cutting styles, such as the traditional round or princess, trillion cut is a versatile style that can be used for either a central stone or for accent pieces. Read on …
Real Diamonds vs Fake Diamonds: Buy the Right One
In your quest for jewelry shopping, you need to know the differences between a genuine diamond, and stones that are advertised as diamonds. More often than not, these are not diamonds at all. Some are lab-created simulated diamonds and others are actually gemstones. With this guide, you’ll know the different types of stones that are …