Diamonds And Precious Gems

  If your heart's desire is to get a pear cut diamond here's what you need to know so you love your ring year after year.   Fancy cut diamonds are what you call any shape that isn't a round brilliant. Pear cut diamonds come in a variety of proportions. Most people gravitate toward a length-to-width ratio that ranges between 1.50-1.75:1. Here are some tips that can help when buying a pear cut diamond . An important thing to check when you are buying a pear cut diamond is to examine the point to make sure it is clear of inclusions and you'll also want to make sure the color isn't too concentrated here.  Check the wings on each side of the point and see if they are symmetrical. The rounded end of course should also be checked to make sure it appears like a semi-circle. As with any long shape such as oval and marquise, pear cut diamonds are also susceptible to the effect known as the “bow tie.” Ideally this effect should not be too pronounced, though avoiding it alto...

   I have long maintained that diamonds play a central role in society and are thoroughly entrenched in popular culture. Those who think that diamonds have had their day have nothing else to replace them with. To the writer of fiction the diamond can signify many things. Coercion, bribery, generosity, gullibility, romance, kindness, crime, furtiveness, shock, confusion, extravagance, tackiness, style, lack of style, so many things can be implied in the same sentence where a diamond ring is featured. Just take a look at these sentences and see what I mean. There are some real interesting ones here. Before I jump into the compilation (that took me all morning to put together and format below) just let me put in a plug for the best places to buy diamond rings which took me a heck of a lot longer to put together. Anyway, here is what I had time to put together today as far as mentions of  diamond rings in fiction:   The Tattooist of Auschwitz Bonnier Publishin...

There are over 1000 romance novels in our house. Maybe two thousand. My wife also borrows a stack from the library every time we go there. If ever I am tasked with returning the books myself I make sure the librarian understands that it wasn't me who borrowed them. This always gets a laugh. As if they'd care who reads what. Anyway here is my tribute to romance novels, and for the wonderful escape they provide to women around the globe. And men too, I'm sure. I've started collecting mentions of diamonds in romance, fantasy, and other pulp fiction. This is of course a gargantuan task but I actually had a lot of fun seeing the weird and wonderful phrases that include various types of diamonds. Today's post will include the phrases or paragraphs that mention a "one carat diamond".     A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion Hansen Ron ..On Ruth’s twentieth birthday, Albert gifted her with a box of chocolates and she discovered inside a little jewelry box and a ...

I grew up in a family that seemed to always be just scraping by. I remember on several occasions, before I was ten, when I had to give my parents the little money I had saved up, just so they could buy groceries for us, or make up the shortfall in the rent. My parents were hard working but with a big family there simply was never enough to go around. I learned from a young age not to waste things. Fast forward to today and I can probably live on the smell of an oily rag, though luckily I don't have to. I now advise people on how to save money when shopping for a luxury item I would have never seen growing up: diamonds. I received my first accreditation with the Gemological Institute of America in 2012 and soon began to understand that there were plenty of ways someone could save money when buying an engagement ring, or any diamond jewelry for that matter. The fascinating thing (for me, anyway) was that the ways to save money were not that obvious. Some people think that if you ...

A more in depth answer can be found at How do You Read An ASET Diamond Image Q: hi, I want to buy a diamond and have been looking at diamonds online and am wondering if you could shed some light on the images that are red and green. I see that they are labeled ASET, but I don't know what that means? Do you have anything on the topic? I know I can search online but I figured it would be better to ask someone that knows about diamonds. I like your way of explaining things very simply. All the jargon kind of is confusing so I need something simple to explain what it means. I get that it is something to do with showing how good a diamond is but when i look at the ASET photo I don't know when it shows that a diamond is a good diamond and when it is a bad diamond. Maybe you can help me in this problem? T.K. A: Hi there TK, Congratulations on taking the first steps to buying a diamond. I know it can be a little daunting and many people find that a little nudge in the right directi...

A pair of diamond earrings (studs) is something that is an essential part of anyone's wardrobe.  They can be worn at any special occasion. They are even great for everyday use. Classic yet striking, always versatile. What could be more perfect. They are appropriate both for every day and for a special occasion. That sparkle will add to even an understated of outfits or balance out that fancy dress. People do a lot less research when buying diamond studs. They are seldom researched to the extent that a diamond engagement ring might be. But there are still some important considerations that are worth bearing in mind. When it comes to buying any diamond it pays to know what's what. Ensure that you are getting precisely what you expect Always buy certified diamonds. This will give you the assurance of expert evaluation. The basic criteria apply here. The most important of the 4 Cs is diamond cut. Just a remi...