You're familiar with emerald, cushion, and asscher cuts, but let us introduce the Crisscut diamond. The Crisscut diamond style is relatively new and sometimes difficult to find. Its unique cut and striking brilliance make them easy to identify. Unlike traditional cuts, the Crisscut gives the illusion of a larger, whiter, and brighter … [Read more...]
Celebrity Engagement Style: Kim and Kanye
Last week we kicked off a new series featuring our favorite celebrity couples, their engagement stories and the one-of-a-kind, custom made rings that took the relationship next level. Our first couple, recently married Prince Harry and Megan Markle had a low-key engagement that happened during a night in while the two cooked dinner, however the … [Read more...]
Clarity Enhanced Diamonds and Full Disclosure
During my Google Alertness I ran across a story that was done by the ABC News show The Lookout and picked up by JCK and frankly, should be picked up by every single news wire that’s out there regarding selling clarity enhanced diamonds and full disclosure. I spent time watching the videos that were provided with the articles and I have to say the … [Read more...]
How to Read a GIA Diamond Grading Report
Not every diamond comes with a GIA diamond grading report, but if yours does, it’s important to not only understand the purpose of the report, but also how to read it and what it all means. If you haven’t ever seen one before, it can look like you are reading a mathematical equation or a foreign language. So, I have found that most of … [Read more...]
How To Make More Money From Your Diamond Sale
When I am buying a diamond, I price it according to the carat weight, the color, and the clarity and if there is a certificate - what the certificate says. There are many times a seller comes into my office and they can make more from their diamond sale, but there is a trust factor that has to be involved. This is not only a true story, but also a … [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...]
Diamond Tint, Alex Waldman and the GIA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For years I have been telling people not to buy a diamond based solely on the GIA certificate. The "soul" of the diamond is in how it looks to the eye and not how it reads on paper. Many years ago I bought a AAA rated AM BEST annuity that despite the high rating turned out to be insolvent at a later date. This … [Read more...]
