We have all watched the show, Antiques Roadshow, and thought about all the old things hanging around our house and garage, wondering if we could hit the mother lode on any one piece. The same goes for estate jewelry. Whether it’s in pouches and protected or in knots and jumbled in a drawer, you could have a pile of cash or trash. According to … [Read more...]
10 Things to do Before Selling Your Diamond
You have decided it’s time to turn your diamond into cash. Whether you need to pay a bill, pad your bank account or just sell a memory; the reason doesn’t matter. What does matter is to know what to do before selling your diamond. As tempting as it might be to rush out to the nearest pawn shop and unload your precious gem for cash, there are … [Read more...]
The 4 C’s: Carat Weight
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When we start to talk about the 4 C's of diamonds things start to get technical, so we are going to start with carat weight. The reason we are starting with carat weight is when you are shopping for a loose diamond, after figuring out your budget and deciding on a diamond shape, the next logical decision will be … [Read more...]
Diamond Education: Diamond Shapes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone has heard of the 4 C's when it comes to diamonds, and one of those C's is cut, but what most people don't know is that the cut of a diamond is not the same thing as a diamond shape. Before we get into the cut of a diamond, which can be complex and might cause me to use many C words, I want to talk … [Read more...]
Diamond Education: How To Buy A Diamond
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Buying a diamond is a sizable investment, and like any investment it's essential to do your research and learn everything you can, so when you are face to face with the diamond of your dreams, you know exactly what you are looking at. There are tons or resources on the internet that will give you a diamond … [Read more...]
