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...]
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...]
Do You Have a Fancy Diamond?
A fancy diamond isn’t a diamond that walks around with lots of bling surrounding it. It doesn’t have a halo or lots of stones everywhere and it doesn’t even have to be big. A fancy diamond doesn’t have to go to balls or wear fancy dresses or go to fancy restaurants. A fancy diamond doesn’t have to have an expensive car or expensive clothes. In … [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...]
Diamond Imperfections – Can You See Them Now?
I’ve talked about diamond imperfections before, but let’s get into them deeper, so you really do understand them and how they affect your stone. First, a perfect diamond is few and far between, just like a perfect person is few and far between, although I do know many people who think they are perfect! Just like humans, diamonds possess a type of … [Read more...]
Largest Diamonds in Total Carat Weight
Imagine if you will what it takes to mine a large diamond. Actually, imagine what it takes for the earth to produce a diamond. A stone that is made of a single carbon and comes out rough and the chances of it being unearthed in a single piece large enough to be cut into a large and important diamond is not that great. The odds are astronomical to … [Read more...]
