A fancy cut diamond doesn't need a lot of bling. There may not be a halo or tons of stones everywhere, and it doesn’t even have to be large. No, it's not required to wear a fancy cut diamond to a ball or to a fancy restaurant. In fact, a fancy cut diamond doesn’t even have to be fancy. Today, we're talking all things fancy … [Read more...]
Natural Diamonds vs Lab Grown: Why Natural Always Wins
In the natural diamonds vs lab grown debate, we ALWAYS choose natural. Hands down. No question. Don't even think about it. A lab grown diamond is the jewelry industry's "Impossible Whopper." In case you're not familiar, the 'Impossible Whopper' is Burger King's meatless burger. It looks like medium-well cooked beef. It tastes similarly to … [Read more...]
A Comparison of Round and Oval Cut Diamonds
Round and oval cut diamonds share several common key features, and they happen to be two of the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings right now. But you may not realize how different these two diamond cuts actually are. Round brilliant cuts have always been a favorite for engagement rings, but we've seen the demand for oval cuts … [Read more...]
How to Care for a Diamond Engagement Ring
They say 'a diamond is forever' right? But how do we ensure it will ACTUALLY last that long? Today we're sharing a few tips on how to care for a diamond engagement ring. Like any other big purchase, a diamond ring requires regular maintenance, especially if it's a family heirloom being passed down through generations. Related: How to Maintain … [Read more...]
Why Shopping Wholesale Jewelry is Always the Best Option
Jonathan's Fine Jewelers has been in the wholesale jewelry and diamond business for almost 25 years. We've saved our customers a TON of money in that timespan. We truly believe that buying fine jewelry at wholesale prices is the absolute best way to buy quality products at ridiculously low prices. Why Buying Wholesale Jewelry and Diamonds is a … [Read more...]
B is for Budget – The ABC’s of Buying a Diamond
So you’ve decided it’s time to go out and buy your first diamond. This is both an exciting and scary time. If you are like most people today, you have probably spent a lot of time on the internet researching the 4 C’s, or as I like to call it, diamond DNA, and been to many sites that sell diamonds online. Your head is probably swimming with … [Read more...]
How does carat size effect the price?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are a lot of misconceptions out there when it comes to diamond prices - specifically the price per carat. As Houston's premier diamond wholesaler, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers takes a lot of pride in making our customer's diamond buying experience as easy and informative as possible. Today we are going … [Read more...]
Blue Diamond
Roses are red, Diamonds are Blue... Petra Diamonds Limited, has just announced that they have unearthed a 122.52 carat blue diamond from the Cullinan mine in South Africa. This is a rare and huge find. Expected to go up for sale sometime in July, this is a diamond that will surely become apart of history as a part of a royal jewelry … [Read more...]
Top Three Engagement Ring Designs in Houston
Top 3 Engagement Ring Designs in Houston As the premier jewelers in Houston, TX, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers has sold hundreds of thousands of engagement rings over the past twenty years. In preparation for the wedding season just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to highlight the top three engagement ring designs most requested by our … [Read more...]
Dispersion Vs. Sparkle – Blinded by the Light
Sometimes when you are looking at a diamond the light can blind you. Both literally and figuratively. In fact, when you are buying a diamond, I believe that one of the most important things you should look at isn’t the cut of the diamond or even the dimensions, but the sparkle and dispersion. Or, if the light blinds you or not. Rick Pucko, … [Read more...]
