Filed under How to by resident gemologist appraiser on February 3, 2010 at 4:34 pm
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Why are there Diamonds you should NOT Avoid?
Because if you owned any of these – you’d be a very happy person indeed…
Large diamonds are exceptionally rare and only about 80% of all harvested diamonds are gemstone quality. Most of the well-known diamonds that have been deemed famous are not always the highest quality or the most beautiful.
The diamonds that are the most famous are usually famous due to the interesting stories behind the diamond itself.
The Great Star of Africa is currently listed as the largest cut diamond in the world. It is… Continue reading Diamonds To NOT Avoid
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Filed under Top 10 by resident gemologist appraiser on January 2, 2010 at 1:41 pm
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Diamonds are the iconic symbol of engagement and betrothal but it is has not always been the case. Throughout history, different cultures have placed different value and interpretation on the beauty and brilliance of one of the rarest, but most sought after precious stones. Let’s dispel a modern myth immediately; the vast majority of diamonds are mined not to go on your finger or into a piece of jewelry, but to be fixed on the end of drill bit or other industrial use.Diamond is one of the hardest substances known to man - which means that no matter… Continue reading Things To Know About Diamonds
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Filed under Transparent by resident gemologist appraiser on December 11, 2009 at 12:57 pm
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Diamonds – Radiant Cut Diamonds The Radiant cut diamond was created by Henry Grossbard in 1977 . The radiant cut diamond combines the stylish shape of the emerald cut , with the wonder of a around outstanding cut . Many fancy coloured diamonds are cut in this shape , most extensively believe yellows and as well pink diamonds . Radiant diamonds come up to in a great squarish or rectangular cut shape . Although not because bulk for the reason that the further visualize shaped diamonds , they are adored by manifold diamond connoisseurs . The Radiant Cut Diamond is… Continue reading Things You Ought to Recognize Around Diamonds - Radiant Cut Diamonds
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Filed under Synthetic by resident gemologist appraiser on December 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm
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Synthetic Diamonds – Chagrined At what time Jewelers Scoff At Remarkable Phony Diamonds Other synthetic diamonds are subsequently closely resemble mined diamonds that the naked eye cannot depict the differentiation , habitually saving consumers an adequate amount of money to build a down-payment on a supplementary home or approve of a car . Unfounded diamond jeweler arrogance , pretense , and snootiness has gone as well far! My girlfriend has been parading on all sides town plus a extraordinary 4-carat Around Remarkable cut synthetic diamond setting in a thrilling 14K solid gold filigree solitaire ring locale for a year immediately… Continue reading Synthetic Diamonds - Chagrined At what time Jewelers Scoff At Amazing Fake Diamonds
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 24, 2009 at 5:43 am
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Diamonds are the hardest element in this planet. This along with their great beauty has made diamonds one of the more costly luxuries on earth. Many people covet this precious gem and many opt to get a fake diamond due to financial restraints. There are many different kinds of fake diamonds. A fake diamond earring may be easy to spot, especially if this is made of glass or crystal. On the other hand, there are now many different advances in technology that has permitted the manufacture of a fake diamond which is not as easy to spot. This… Continue reading Investing In A Fake Diamond Earring
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 24, 2009 at 5:43 am
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If you are like most men, chances are at some point in your life you will find yourself purchasing jewelry for a woman. Most women love jewelry, and many men see it as the perfect gift for nearly any special occasion. Before the relationship is serious, the man can purchase small jewelry gifts to win the woman’s affection. After the relationship becomes serious, many men continue to purchase jewelry gifts to bring a smile to their special someone’s face or to celebrate a special occasion. What Jewelry To Purchase When purchasing jewelry for someone else… Continue reading Purchasing Jewelry
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 22, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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Diamonds are a great investment since their prices usually go up and up. Many parents who can afford to give their baby a diamond earring usually invest in this kind of jewelry for future and present use. A baby diamond earring has certain requirements for the baby to actually wear it. Size And Design Choosing a baby diamond earring needs to be done carefully to avoid the loss of the jewelry and the injury of the baby. Ideally, a baby diamond earring should be a stud earring made of gold about 14 karats and above. Stud… Continue reading Choosing A Baby Diamond Earring
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 22, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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So you are going to purchase a beautiful pair of diamond earrings for that special woman in your life. Regardless of the reason for the gift—be it a holiday, a birthday, or an anniversary—buying diamond earrings for your special someone is a great idea. Any woman will love to add another pair of earrings to her collection. However, you might be wondering what type of diamond earrings to purchase for her. There are countless different types of diamond earrings to purchase, and the sheer amount of variety can be overwhelming! Types Of Diamond Earrings Available There… Continue reading Finding The Perfect Diamond Earrings
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 6, 2009 at 10:07 am
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Brought to you by affordable emerald cut engagement rings. There are many reasons why you may want to sell a Gem that you own. Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter – getting the best possible price is what counts! The way to obtain the best price for the Diamond Gem is to not be in a rush. Slow down, and carefully consider all of your options – there are many. First, have the Gem appraised. In fact, have it appraised by two or three jewelers to get an… Continue reading Places To Sell Diamond Gem Jewelry
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 5, 2009 at 5:09 am
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Brought to you by cheaper emerald cut rings. There are many reasons why you may want to sell a Gem that you own. Perhaps you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter – getting the best possible price is what counts! The way to obtain the best price for the Gem is to not be in a rush. Slow down, and carefully consider all of your options – there are many. First, have the Diamond appraised. In fact, have it appraised by two or three jewelers to get an accurate idea… Continue reading Ways To Sell Gem Jewelry
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 5, 2009 at 5:08 am
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Brought to you by cheap cushion cut engagement rings. Pricing most products is quite easy. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15 – 30% or more. Simple, right? Well, pricing Diamonds isn’t quite that simple. There are many factors that are considered when Diamond Gems are priced. Diamonds prices are determined first by adding the cost of the rough Gems, the cost of cutting the Diamond Gems, and all other costs necessary to turn the rough Diamonds into a marketable Gems… Continue reading How Diamond Gem Prices Are Figured Out
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Filed under temp by resident gemologist appraiser on September 5, 2009 at 1:06 am
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Brought to you by cheaper cushion cut engagement rings. Pricing most products is quite easy. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15 – 30% or more. Simple, right? Well, pricing Gems isn’t quite that simple. There are many factors that are considered when Diamonds are priced. Diamond Gems prices are determined first by adding the cost of the rough Gems, the cost of cutting the Gems, and all other costs necessary to turn the rough Diamond Gems into a marketable Diamonds… Continue reading How Gem Costs Are Figured Out
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Filed under temp1 by resident gemologist appraiser on August 8, 2009 at 3:13 pm
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The Kimberley Process is an initiative by governments, industry leaders and civil societies to curtail the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are rough diamonds whose profits are used by rebel movements to fund wars against governments. These illicit stones have fueled devastating conflicts in countries such as Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) imposes strict requirements on its members to enable them to certify shipments of rough diamonds are “conflict free.â€
The United Nations in 1997 placed Angola under sanctions which forbid countries from buying diamonds from… Continue reading Why we use the Kimberley Process
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Filed under temp1 by resident gemologist appraiser on August 8, 2009 at 3:12 pm
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The discovery of diamonds in 1867 in the Cape Colony of South Africa had a profound effect on the world’s supply of diamonds. For the ten years following the discovery a once extremely rare material became more accessible to Western society. Volcanoes were discovered as the source for diamonds. South Africa remains at the top of the industry as the primary diamond producer but other famous mines are loacted in other areas.
In North America the oldest and most famous diamond mine is the Crater of Diamonds. It is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas. In 1906, John Wesley Huddleston bought the… Continue reading The Best Diamond Mines
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Filed under temp1 by resident gemologist appraiser on August 6, 2009 at 1:40 pm
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Diamonds are the symbol that we use to show are undying love for someone. They are the traditional icon of romance and love. Most diamonds today are used for industrial purposes and not for jewelry, to many people's dismay.
Historians believe that diamonds may have first been used for industrial purposes not for their brilliant sparkle and allure. Peter Lu a Harvard physicist and his colleagues discovered that in the late Stone Age the Chinese used diamonds to polish ceremonial burial axes. Today about 80% of mined diamonds are used for cutting, drilling, grinding and polishing.
Most people might be… Continue reading Diamonds Interesting facts
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Filed under temp1 by resident gemologist appraiser on August 6, 2009 at 1:40 pm
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If you are looking to buy that special someone an engagement ring or a ring to show how much you care you should first be knowledgeable about diamonds. By knowing some basics about diamonds you can make a smart choice which will also fit into your budget. The more you know about diamonds the better you will be at the finding a high quality diamond at a reasonable price. The four C’s you should be familiar with when shopping for diamonds are carat weight, clarity, color, and cut. These are the things they use to obtain the value of the… Continue reading Understanding Diamonds
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