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...]
Custom Ring Design & A Diamond Guru – Is There Anything Jay Freedman Can’t Do?
I am not a blow smoke up your nether regions type of guy, and if you know me at all, you know this, but I have to give kudos out to Jay Freedman. The reason why is because he seriously knows how to design the bling at Jonathan’s Fine Jewelers. Not only is he a diamond guru, but he also knows a thing or two about custom ring design. Jay has been … [Read more...]
Optical Illusions of Diamonds
Diamonds are a mystery, unless you are a gemologist or have been in the diamond industry and understand how the proportions, the cut, the girdle, the color and all other minute details affect the reason why diamonds present like optical illusions. But, most of us aren’t a gemologist or have been in the diamond industry and don’t understand all of … [Read more...]
The Curse of The Used Diamond
This is a true scary story. Okay, so maybe it’s not really a scary story and maybe it’s not even all that true, but it is a problem that I have encountered in my business often and one that I thought I should address. In my business we buy diamonds from all sources. Some are new, some are pre-owned or used, some are out of other rings, and some … [Read more...]
Diamond Shapes for 2013: The Oval
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Picking out an engagement ring can be a bit overwhelming with all the information out there. You have cut, color, clarity and carat weight. On top of that you have to choose the metal you want and a design. And then there is the most important decision to make (after budget); which diamond shape to use. This is … [Read more...]
The Triple X Diamond: Cut, Polish, Symmetry (Infographic)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone wants to achieve excellence, and diamonds are no different. In the race for excellence in the round and round brilliant cut diamond world, to achieve the status of Triple X Diamond is like winning the gold medal at the Olympics. Few can win it and when you do it means that you are among the best of the … [Read more...]
Just Ask Jonathan – Does Diamond Size Really Matter?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Jonathan! Tell me, does size REALLY matter? Short Answer: In everything size matters, and if your girlfriend, wife or date tells you otherwise, well, let’s just says they aren’t being honest with you! Long Answer: Size matters when it comes to a diamond only to the person who receives the diamond. The giver … [Read more...]
Top Five Tips for Buying a Diamond on a Small Budget by Ira Weissman
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Buying a diamond on a small budget might seem like an impossible task, but if you follow these five tips provided to us by Ira Weissman, you will be able to buy a fabulous diamond within a reasonable budget. Ira Weissman is a diamond industry veteran with a decade of experience at one of the world's largest … [Read more...]
10 Reasons You Should Never Buy Loose Diamonds Online
I believe in online shopping, but I don’t believe you should ever buy loose diamonds from the Internet. At one time, I had thought of migrating to an eCommerce site, but these 10 reasons are what stopped me from pursuing that further than just a fleeting thought in my head. 10 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy Loose Diamonds Online 1. You can’t … [Read more...]
