What Is Diamond Brilliance?

What Is Diamond Brilliance?

by | Oct 8, 2021 | Diamonds

The term, diamond brilliance, is often used to refer to the sparkle or light that a diamond displays. Brilliance is just one of the three aspects, in which affect a diamond’s sparkle. Along with the gemology terms of fire and scintillation, diamond brilliance...
What Is A Diamond Simulant?

What Is A Diamond Simulant?

by | Oct 8, 2021 | Diamonds

Diamonds have for countless centuries enchanted, captivated and almost hypnotized man (and woman) like no other gemstone. With time, however, whether because of cleverness or craftiness, jewelers figured that some rocks and artificial materials could be made and...
What Gemstone Represents Strength?

What Gemstone Represents Strength?

by | Sep 3, 2021 | Gemstones

Whether you’re gearing up for some spiritual warfare or want to avoid some bad energy in the office, your choice in jewelry says a lot. And sometimes we need a power piece — a big gemstone that screams “strength!” And no stone does that better than a...
What Is The Largest Diamond In The World?

What Is The Largest Diamond In The World?

by | Aug 3, 2021 | Diamonds

According to The History Channel, the largest raw diamond ever found was a 3,106-carat monster called “the Cullinan.” It was a light brown stone discovered 18 feet underground at the Premier mine in South Africa in 1905. Both the size of this diamond and...
What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?

What Is The Most Expensive Diamond Cut?

by | Aug 3, 2021 | Diamonds

The “cut” of a diamond is its finished shape. Most diamond buyers will say that a round brilliant cut is the most expensive, and that’s usually the case. A round brilliant cut consists of 58 perfect facets that reflect light to our eyes. This cut —...
What Diamond Shape Looks The Biggest?

What Diamond Shape Looks The Biggest?

by | Aug 3, 2021 | Diamonds

If you’re in the market for jewelry, such as a diamond ring, you probably know that diamonds are sold by weight – not size. This means that a wide-cut diamond may appear larger than its rounder (or narrower) counterpart – even if the actual mass and...
What Makes A Diamond Sparkle?

What Makes A Diamond Sparkle?

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Diamonds

Diamonds are among the world’s most precious gemstones. We love them because they’re durable for everyday wear, but mostly because they sparkle with a life of their own. The best diamonds sparkle so much they almost look alive! When shopping for diamonds,...
What Are Inclusions In Diamonds?

What Are Inclusions In Diamonds?

by | Aug 2, 2021 | Diamonds

Inclusions are imperfections in diamonds. You can think of them as natural birthmarks that appear within a diamond as it’s created, deep within the earth. Nearly every natural, earth-mined diamond will have some inclusions, and they can even show up in lab-grown...
What Is An Asscher Cut Diamond?

What Is An Asscher Cut Diamond?

by | Jul 30, 2021 | Diamonds

When searching for a unique and elegant diamond cut, look no further than the stunning beauty of an Asscher cut diamond. The architectural beauty of an Asscher cut diamond makes an elegant statement as a solitaire and shimmers beautifully in a channel, cathedral, or...
Tip 2: Pearls

Tip 2: Pearls

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Gemstone Care Tips by Theresa

Pearls – Fresh or Saltwater (and other organic materials including coral, amber, abalone, and cultured pearls should all be handled with special care. Wash them in warm water with a gentle degreaser, such as Dawn. Rinse gently and lay flat to dry. Don’t...