The Tiffany Diamond is one of the most famous canary yellow diamonds in the entire world. The $30 million diamond recently made a red carpet appearance at the Oscar awards. Lady Gaga became only the third person in history to ever publicly wear the Tiffany Diamond. She donned the iconic 128.54-carat yellow diamond as the pendent of her … [Read more...]
The History of the Marquise Cut Diamond
The Marquise cut diamond, also referred to as the navette (little boat) or football-shaped cut, is one of the seldom-used diamonds for modern engagement rings. However, even though it isn't as popular as other brilliant cuts like the round brilliant or princess cut, the marquise diamond has an interesting history and unique features that would make … [Read more...]
Are Blue Nile Diamonds Actually Cheaper?
It's not shocking that online retailers have become extremely popular over the last 10 years. Shoppers are generally more comfortable using the internet to purchase items more than any generation before them, so it actually makes a lot of sense. The issue with online diamond retailers like Blue Nile is that you may be heavily overpaying for a … [Read more...]
Is Diamond Fluorescence Bad For My Diamond?
One of the most common questions we see at Jonathan's Fine Jewelers is about the characteristic of fluorescence, which can be found in roughly 25-35% of diamonds. When you do come across a diamond that has fluorescence, it's important to have a good idea of what it is, and more importantly what it means for your diamond. First of all, what is … [Read more...]
Lesede Le Rona Diamond Sells for $53 Million at Auction
In a blockbuster auction deal, the second largest gem-quality diamond in the world has finally sold at auction for a staggering $53 million dollars to Graff Diamonds. The Lesede Le Rona is the largest diamond unearthed in the last century, and many in the diamond world have been anxiously waiting to see how this stone would fare at auction. Here … [Read more...]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Purchasing a Diamond Engagement Ring
Shopping for the perfect engagement ring can seem like an intimidating process at first, but as long as you follow the right guidelines you'll be fine! If you stick to our Do's and Don't list, you'll come away with an incredible diamond at an even better price. The Do's and Don'ts of Purchasing a diamond engagement ring: Do: Work with a family … [Read more...]
The History of the Oval Cut Diamond
While round brilliant cut diamonds are largely considered the "standard" when it comes to engagement rings, the oval cut is a great option as well! Because the oval diamond has very similar brilliance to a round cut with its 58 facets, it's often a popular choice for brides that don't want to sacrifice any brilliance but want a slightly more … [Read more...]
The History of the Pear Cut Diamond
Also known as the "teardrop diamond", the pear cut is essentially a mix of a marquise diamond and a round brilliant. This modified brilliant cut features one rounded end and an opposite point, which always is worn pointing down towards the fingernail. While the pear cut is not as popular as cuts like a princess or round brilliant, it does … [Read more...]
The Asscher Cut Diamond
The Asscher cut diamond is a perfect example of older trends coming back to popularity. This cut originally gained popularity during the Art Deco period due to its unique shape and "hall of mirrors" effect. Now, the Asscher cut is gaining popularity again as brides-to-be search for alternatives to the more popular round brilliant and princess … [Read more...]
The History of Emerald Cut Diamonds
Sleek, clean, and elegant. Emerald cut diamonds are a unique alternative to the popular brilliant cuts like round and princess cut diamonds, and are sought after for their unique shape and features. An emerald cut diamond traditionally has 57 facets, and also utilizes what is known as "step cuts" around its edges. While the emerald shape doesn't … [Read more...]
