Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Princess Cut Diamond Ring 3 Stone Channel Set 14K White Gold
This 14k white gold diamond ring is channel set with 3 pricesss cut diamonds. The total carat weight is 1.00 ct. The diamonds are G-H color and SI clarity.
Product Specifications
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: DivaDiamonds
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond, 14-karat-gold, white-gold, gold
Gem Type: Diamond
Setting: channel-setting
Sizing lower range: 4
Sizing upper range: 13
Number of stones: 3
Stone Weight: 1 carats
Diamond Information
Resizable: Y
Stone shape: Princess Cut
Minimum color: GH
Minimum Clarity: SI
Cut: very-good-cut
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 1.0000 carats
Teardrop Pendant Diamond 3-Stone 14k White Gold
Product Description
The three-stone diamond pendant is an enduring classic that always makes an appropriate gift. This version features a vertical row of pretty pear-shaped diamonds mounted in simple three-prong settings. The diamonds are arranged snowman style, with the largest stone at the bottom. A slender, brightly polished box chain of 14 karat white gold threads directly through the pendant. The chain measures 18 inches and fastens with a spring ring clasp.
Product Specifications
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond, white-gold
Gem Type: diamond
Setting: 3-prong-setting
Height: 0.54 inches
Width: 0.14 inches
Length: 18 inches
Chain: Box
Clasp Type: spring-ring-clasps
Total metal weight: 0.5 Grams
Number of stones: 3
Diamond Information
Stone shape: pear-shape
Minimum color: I
Minimum Clarity: I1
Cut: good-cut
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.25 carats
Customer Reviews
It's a deal!!
By Ilford Tang "ilidio626" (San Jose, CA USA)
I bought this for my wife as christmas present. She loves it!
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It is beautiful
By Math Major
I bought one for my girl friend, and she is very satisfied with it.
It is really beautiful.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
2 cttw 14k White Gold Diamond 3-Stone Ring
Product Description
Mark an anniversary or other special occasion with this exquisite three-stone diamond ring, crafted in solid 14 karat white gold. Three round diamonds are mounted closely together in secure basket prong settings that let in plenty of light. These fine quality diamonds are near colorless (H-I color) and have a beautiful clarity of SI2-I1 and a total combined weight of two full carats. They are centered on a slightly rounded 14 karat white gold band with squared edges and a beautiful polished finish. This is a clean, classic design that will look as elegant years from now as it does today.
Product Specifications
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14kt
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond
Setting: 3-stone-setting
Total metal weight: 5.7 Grams
Sizing lower range: 5
Sizing upper range: 9
Number of stones: 3
Stone Information
Stone shape: Round
Minimum color: I
Minimum Clarity: I1
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 1.97 carats
Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold, Round
No jewelry wardrobe is complete without a classic pair of diamond stud earrings. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, they offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. These classic studs, available in 14 karat white or yellow gold, showcase single round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 1/2 carat, held securely in four-prong settings. The diamonds have great brilliance and sparkle. With a minimum color rating of I-J, they are near-colorless and appear white to the eye. Small inclusions, difficult to see with the unaided eye, earn them a clarity rating of I1-I2. These earrings are featured on posts with friction-back closures.
Product Specifications
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: gold
Material Type: diamond, gold
Setting: 4-prong-setting
Diameter: 3.6 millimeters
Back finding: friction-back
Total metal weight: 0.4 Grams
Number of stones: 2
Stone Information
Stone shape: round
Minimum color: J
Minimum Clarity: I2
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.47 carats
Customer Reviews
Little stars
By Linda Rae Osborne "mamaoz" (Blue Island, IL USA)
I received my earrings very fast! Nice surprise. They are beautiful. I love them.
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Beautiful sparklers
By Frmich "Fredellie" (Florida)
The diamonds are real sparklers. They are simple for daytime wear and sophisticated enough for a night on the town. A good value!
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Girlfriend Loves 'em!
By SD Gamer
Diamonds are naturally occurring stones. That means all of them are different, some more yellow than others and some have minor imperfections. However, these were white, and clear to my untrained eye. I thought these were a bit small for 1/2 carat, but my girlfriend just loves them (and they seem larger on the ear than in the box) and that is what really matters. These are a good value and with Amazon's lenient return policy, I thought "How could I go wrong?" One minor gripe: the backings were too loose and fell off while she was wearing them. Luckily she was able to find the earring in the house, but we had to go and buy new backings (couldn't find them) at the local jewelry store. Amazon [are you listening] should do a better job of ensuring tight fitting backings because they come in different sizes and she would have been really upset if they got lost!
Diamond Stud Earrings 14k Gold, Round
No jewelry wardrobe is complete without a classic pair of diamond stud earrings. Simple enough for daytime wear, yet radiant with evening attire, they offer sophistication and versatility all in one beautiful package. These classic studs, available in 14 karat white or yellow gold, showcase single round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 1/3 carat held securely in four-prong settings. The diamonds have great brilliance and sparkle. With a minimum color rating of I-J, they are near-colorless and appear white to the eye. Small inclusions, difficult to see with the unaided eye, earn them a clarity rating of I1-I2. These earrings are featured on posts with friction-back closures.
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: gold
Material Type: diamond, gold
Setting: 4-prong-setting
Diameter: 3.3 millimeters
Back finding: friction-back
Total metal weight: 0.4 Grams
Number of stones: 2
Stone Information
Stone shape: round
Minimum color: J
Minimum Clarity: I2
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.3 carats(View Earring on Ear)
Customer Reviews
Nice For Everyday
By fdlewis (Atlanta, GA USA)
I found this pair of studs to be nice for everyday wear. They look much better than the ones found in Macy's fine jewelry and they cost less. Personally I would not go over 1/3 ctw with this quality because the flaws would become obvious. I am very satisfied with my purchase.
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Nice and simple
By T. Horak
I got these knowing that I was not spending very much money on them. That being said, they look very nice. I think that they look like good diamond earrings. I am very happy with them.
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Smaller than I expected
By John Glowacki
I bought these for my girlfriend for christmas. When I opened the little bag they came in to check them out I couldn't believe how small they were. The one got stuck in the bag and the one that fell out first had a slightly bent post. I was dissapointed but she liked them.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Why buy GIA certified?
Let's assume that you purchase a diamond graded as 0.76 carats, G color and VS1 clarity from us at Five Star Jewelers. To ensure that our grading of the diamond is current, you decide to take it to ten different diamond appraisers, or graders. You will probably find that the ten appraisers give you at least six different combinations of grades, all of which might differ from the appraisal you received at Five Star. Does this mean that Five Star jewelers lied to you, and sold the diamond to you in an unethical or deceptive manner? Maybe Five Star's appraisal was valid and the other jewelers were giving you incorrect information. How can you compare diamond prices objectively if one diamond can receive any one of many subjective gradings?
Now you probably understand what a typical shopper has to go through in pursuit of that special diamond. Isn't there a better and simpler way of doing this? YES THERE IS! Shop for a diamond that has been certified, not by just anyone, but by the GIA(Gemological Institute of America). All diamond experts and jewelers know what a "GIA certificate" is. The GIA's grading is undeniably recognized throughout the jewelry industry as the most accurate and unbiased opinion when it comes to grading diamonds.
Comparing prices of diamonds with GIA certificates is now very easy. You don't even have to visit jewelry stores to make the comparisons. Simply call a jeweler and ask for a price on a GIA certified 0.76 carat, G color, VS1 clarity diamond with a good cut. If normal prices are competitive, they will be able to quote you an exact price. Then, all you have to do is buy the diamond from the jeweler with the best price. Theoretically, you would be able to reach a decision without even leaving home. Of course, factors other than price should also be considered. You will want to purchase a diamond from a jeweler who has a good reputation, quality workmanship, and solid guarantees.
It sounds easy, but who sells these GIA certified diamonds? Almost all jewelers sell them, even if many do not have them in stock. Many reputable jewelers sell nothing but GIA certified stones. You will even hear some jewelers tell you that their grading standard is as good as that of the GIA, so you don't really need a GIA certificate. Others will offer to send the diamond to the GIA for certification after you purchase it, which normally takes about one month. Some will tell you that GIA certified diamonds cost much more than non-GIA certified diamonds of the same grade (Actually, it costs only $98 to have the GIA certify a 1.0 carat diamond).
Some jewelers may inaccurately tell you that their diamonds are GIA certified. What they really mean is that their diamonds are graded by someone who graduated from a GIA grading course. Remember that the GIA is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA and their certificates come only from their New York and Carlsbad laboratories. Every diamond report from the GIA will have these addresses at the top of the certificate.
The only drawback to shopping for a GIA certified stone that we can think of is the limited availability of certain sizes and qualities. Generally, it is difficult to locate the following diamonds with GIA certificates:
1. Diamonds priced at less than $1,000
2. Diamonds with a weight less than 1/2 carat
3. Diamonds with clarities and colors lower than S12 and I, respectively.
Obviously, there will be some exceptions, so go ahead and make a few phone calls. You have nothing to lose.
The advantages of buying a diamond with a GIA certificate are:
1. You will know exactly what you are buying. Every important factor you need to know about the diamond is described in the certificate.
2. The seller knows exactly what he/she is selling to you so as to avoid any misunderstandings in the future.
3. If a diamond comes with a GIA certificate, you do not have to worry about the possibility that you might be purchasing a fracture-filled diamond. These are diamonds that have surface cracks that can be artificially filled to appear as much better diamonds than they actually are. These are in essence, very low quality diamonds that look great to naked eyes. GIA does not certificate these diamonds.
4. If a diamond comes with a GIA certificate, you will not become a victim of buying a synthetic diamond. Yes, there are real man-made diamonds that hit the market in 1977. Currently, average jewelers have no way of telling if a diamond is natural or man-made (These are not diamond stimulants as CZs, but real diamonds that are man made).
5. Purchasing a GIA certified diamond will simply provide you with much more confidence and value.
From : 4diamond.com
Friday, June 13, 2008
Heart shaped drop Diamond Pendant 10k White Gold
This romantic heart-shaped diamond pendant is beautifully rendered in 10k white gold, studded with sparkling icy white diamonds. It dangles gorgeously from a delicate white gold chain. Total diamond weight is approximately 0.10 carat. *** All our FedEx Expedited delivery is required an adult signature. Please arrange someone at home to receive your order. Thank you!!!
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Diamond Delight
Metal stamp: 10k
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond
Gem Type: Diamond
Setting: Prongs
Height: 15 millimeters
Width: 13 millimeters
Chain: Box
Clasp Type: spring-ring-clasps
Total metal weight: 2.3 Grams
Number of stones: 10
Stone Weight: 0.1000 carats
Diamond Information
Stone shape: round-shape
Minimum color: HI
Minimum Clarity: I2
Cut: good-cut
Inscription: No
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.1000 carats
Journey Curve Pendant 14k White Gold
Product Description
This elegant multi-stone diamond pendant is designed to represent the notion that love is a journey shaped by time and experience. Seven individual prong-set diamonds, with a total weight of 1/4 carat, are graduated in size and arranged along an S-shaped bar of 14 karat white or yellow gold. Much as a three-stone diamond symbolizes your past, present, and future as a couple, a journey diamond represents the continual growth of your life and love together. This beautifully-designed pendant makes a meaningful gift for an anniversary or other special occasion. It is showcased on a delicate and brightly polished gold box chain that measures 18 inches and fastens with a spring ring clasp.
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: gold
Material Type: diamond
Gem Type: diamond
Setting: 2-prong-share-prong
Height: 17.88 millimeters
Length: 18 inches
Chain: box-chain
Clasp Type: spring-ring-clasp
Total metal weight: 0.7 Grams
Number of stones: 7
Diamond Information
Stone shape: round
Minimum color: I
Minimum Clarity: I1
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.23 carats
Diamond 3-Stone Heart Pendant 10k White
Contemporary and classy, this three-stone diamond pendant will touch her heart. Available in your choice of 10 karat white or yellow gold, it features a swooping stylized heart that hangs askew from a delicate 18-inch rope chain finished with a spring ring clasp. Three individual round diamonds, with a total weight of 1/10 carat, are showcased along the lower edge of the heart, held securely in prong settings. With its sweet and simple styling, this is a pretty accent that she can wear and enjoy every day.
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 10k
Metal: gold
Material Type: diamond, gold
Gem Type: Diamond
Setting: prong
Height: 16.4 millimeters
Width: 18.18 millimeters
Length: 18 inches
Chain: 5R rope
Clasp Type: spring-ring-clasps
Total metal weight: 1 Grams
Number of stones: 3
Diamond Information
Stone shape: Round
Minimum color: J
Minimum Clarity: I2
Cut: good-cut
Minimum Total Carat Weight: 0.09 carats
Customer Reviews
I purchased this necklace as a Christmas gift for my niece. She absolutely loved it. Yes, the chain is very thin, but this can easily be switched for a chain more substantial. I decided to purchase the same necklace for a birthday gift and found that the price had nearly doubled. Perhaps it is due to Valentine's day approaching and the demand for heart jewelry, but I find the extreme price increase disturbing.
Ruby Heart Devil Pendant Diamond 14k Yellow Gold
Show off your sassy side with this devil heart pendant, crafted from 14 karat yellow gold. A stunning heart-shaped lab-created ruby serves as the centerpiece. Held in a three-prong setting, it has a faceted cut and a vibrant red hue. Curved devil's horns and a diamond-tipped devil's tail add a provocative touch. The pendant is featured on a 14 karat yellow gold rope chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp.
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: yellow-gold
Material Type: created ruby, diamond
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Diamond Engagement 3 Stone Ring 14k White Gold
Product Description
Mark an anniversary or other special occasion with this exquisite three-stone diamond ring, crafted in solid 14 karat white gold. Three round diamonds are mounted closely together in secure basket prong settings that let in plenty of light. These fine quality diamonds are near colorless (H-I color) and have a beautiful clarity of SI2-I1 and a total combined weight of two full carats. They are centered on a slightly rounded 14 karat white gold band with squared edges and a beautiful polished finish. This is a clean, classic design that will look as elegant years from now as it does today.
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Amazon.com Collection
Metal stamp: 14kt
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond
Setting: 3-stone-setting
Total metal weight: 5.7 Grams
Sizing lower range: 5
Sizing upper range: 9
Number of stones: 3
Diamond Engagement Ring 14k White Gold 1.25 Carat Round Cut Trellis Setting Solitaire
Product Description
The diamond solitaire ring is a timeless classic and the quintessential reflection of everlasting love. This beautiful engagement ring features a fiery 1.25 carat round cut diamond in a sophisticated 14k white gold Trellis setting with a high polished 14k white gold band. Includes beautiful wood grain gift box. Netaya Style# 4W25781LRG125/00
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Netaya
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: gold, diamond
Gem Type: Diamond
Setting: solitaire-setting
Number of stones: 1
Engagement Rings Three Stone Round Brilliant Diamond
An excellent decision on a perfect ring. This was just great. All the details outlined was the same on the actual ring and that was very pleasing.
Jewelry Information
Brand Name: Diamond-Me
Metal stamp: 14k
Metal: white-gold
Material Type: diamond, white-gold
Gem Type: Diamond
Setting: Prongs
Total metal weight: 3.5 Grams
Sizing lower range: 3
Sizing upper range: 10
Number of stones: 3
Stone Weight: 0.3000 carats
Create Your Own Engagement Rings
1. Choose your diamond
Diamond Shape Round
- Princess
- Marquise
- Emerald
- Radiant
- Pear
- Oval
- Heart
- Asscher
- Cushion
Diamond Price
Diamond Carat
(Diamond Carat Guide)
Diamond Cut
(Diamond Cut Guide)
Diamond Color
(Diamond Color Guide)
Diamond Clarity
(Diamond Clarity Guide)
2.Choose your Engagement Rings setting
Ring Material
- platinum
- 18k white-gold
- 18k yellow-gold
- 14k white-gold
- 14k yellow-gold
Style
- Solitaire Styles
- Settings with Side Stones
Ring Size
(Ring Size Guide)
Create Your Own Engagement Rings on Amazon
Create Your Own Engagement Rings on Diamond.Com
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Diamond Certificates
The above gemmological labs are amongst the most widely recognised in the industry, there are many others such as EGL, IGI etc but we tend to supply stones that have been independently certified by one of these three labs as a rule.
Top 10 Rules on Shopping for an Engagement Ring
If things go right, you'll only be buying one engagement ring in your lifetime. But an engagement ring is a big investment. With your lack of experience, how are you going to make sure you find one that your sweetheart likes but is still a wise purchase? Follow these ten steps, and you're sure to find the perfect engagement ring.
1. Determine Your Budget
When a guy's shopping for an engagement ring, salespeople often do a sneaky thing – they make him think that the amount of his love is tied to how much he spends on a ring. Better to figure out how much you can afford to spend before you step foot in a store. The standard rule is two months salary – but – this is also a rule that the diamond industry created! However it's still a decent place to start, but then figure out your personal budget.
2. Pay Attention
You're going to have to make a lot of choices – platinum or gold? Modern or traditional? Flashy or understated? It's easier if you've done your homework beforehand. Look at the jewelry your sweetheart wears on a daily basis – if it's all silver with intricate designs – look for a platinum engagement ring with intricate designs (often called filigree). If it's just a few heavy gold pieces, well, then go in that direction.
3. Choose a Stone
While jewelers will sell you a preset ring, you can often get a better deal if you choose the diamond separately. It helps if you know what shape your sweetheart wants – round, pear, marquis, etc. The most classic shape is a round solitaire. More homework – read The Four Cs of Diamond Buying. You'll thank me later. Another money saving tip – look for a diamond with high color and cut, but with slightly lower clarity. Make sure you look at the stone with a jeweler's loupe (like a magnifying glass) – but most flaws (or "inclusions") can barely be seen even with a loupe.
4. Choose the Setting
After you've got your stone, then comes the setting. You could go for simple with a solitaire setting, or you could add filigree, extra side stones, and other details. You can choose gold, white or rose gold, platinum, or even titanium.
5. Maximize Your Budget
If your intended is always talking about huge diamond engagement rings, but two months of your salary wouldn't buy a Big Mac, you're going to have to stretch the budget. Ask for a stone with more surface area – it won't sparkle as much but it will look bigger. Ask for stones that are slightly less than the next carat (0.8 instead of 1 or 1.9 instead of 2) – the almost indiscernible difference can add up to big savings. Instead of a diamond solitaire engagement ring, consider a less expensive center gemstone (such as tourmaline, blue topaz, sapphire) flanked by two small diamonds. Choose white gold instead of platinum. And consider an antique engagement ring.
6. Get a Buddy
Don't go into a jewelry store alone. They're scary places full of way too many choices. If you can, bring your sweetheart's best friend or mom along to help you choose. But if you're worried they'll spill the beans, bring a trusted buddy of yours. Make sure they have taste, or you'll be trying to propose with a ringpop. Also, assuming they like the person you're buying it for, this is a great moment to bond with your parents and get their advice.
7. Think About Bringing Your Sweetheart With You
You'll lose the element of surprise, but you'll be sure that she likes her engagement ring. More and more couples are doing it this way.
8. Get a Quality Jeweler
Ask for recommendations from friends and family. My advice is to stick to the mom and pop jewelers and try to avoid the national chains – they often sacrifice quality for mass marketing. But make sure the store is accredited by the Jewelers of America or is a member of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). Before you buy, find out what the return policy is so that you can exchange it if you didn't do your homework properly.
9. Plan Ahead
You may not be able to just walk out of a jewelry store with a ring. Not only will you need to save up for it, but depending on what you order it could take a couple weeks for them to set the stone, do any engraving, or even custom design your ring (like Brad Pitt did for Jennifer Aniston). So if you want to propose on a certain date, make sure you start working on the ring early.
10. Get it In Writing
Would you buy a house without an inspection? No? Well then don't buy a diamond without an independent diamond-grading report from the GIA or the American Gem Society. It should include the 4 c's of color, cut, clarity and carat, as well as the shape and size. And, like your house, don't forget to get the ring insured.
From: about.com
By: Nina Callaway
Top 10 Best Selling Gifts on Diamond.com
1/2 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Heart Pendant w/Chain
Friday, June 6, 2008
Top 10 Secrets To Selling Your Old Diamond Engagement Ring
Engagement Ring
You Don’t Have to Sell to the First Person Who Offers Money for It
When you are offering your old diamond engagement ring for sale, make sure that you shop around for the best offer. There are a variety of companies and individuals which purchase this type of jewelry, therefore make sure that you get the best price possible after carefully pursuing your options.
Try Selling Online
The Internet is a great place to sell jewelry, even diamond engagement rings. If you are Internet savvy and have an old diamond engagement ring that you wish to sell, try looking into online jewelry dealers which purchase jewelry or websites such as eBay to see if you can get a good price for the old ring via any of these places.
Visit Local Jewelry Stores for the Best Price
You may also find that some of the best prices will be offered by local jewelry stores. They may want to purchase your old ring and give you a good amount for it as they feel you may come back as repeat customers in the future to buy jewelry from them. Therefore, never discount checking with local jewelers to see if they wish to buy your old diamond engagement ring from you.
Some May Want the Diamond or the Setting But Not Both
Keep in mind that you may also be able to sell the ring in its separate parts, i.e. the diamond and the setting separately. Some potential buyers may simply be interested in the exquisite diamond and not want the setting or wish to buy the antique setting but not the diamond. Therefore, you may get a better sale out of the deal by selling the two parts separately if need be.
Have It Cleaned Prior to Offering It Up For Sale
Another good secret which all sellers of old diamond engagement rings should keep in mind is that having it cleaned prior to offering it up for sale may enhance the value of the ring. Although many may judge the ring according to the 4 C’s (cut, color, clarity and carat), having a clean and sparkling ring may make it that much more desirable.
Store It In a Safe Place to Keep It In Good Condition
Before selling your old ring and when you are in the process of finding a buyer for the diamond engagement ring, make sure that it is kept in a safe place where it will be kept in the best condition possible. This too will enhance the favorable attributes of the ring when viewed by potential buyers.
Try to Sell It with the Wedding Band(s) If Possible
You may also get a good amount for old diamond engagement rings which are sold as sets with the wedding band. Having a complete set may make the entire sale that much more worthwhile to the buyer which will reap a better price for the seller.
Consider Selling Via Auctions with a Reserve Price
An additional secret for diamond ring sellers is to consider selling the jewelry piece at an auction. This will allow the seller to set a reserve price whereby the ring cannot be sold for an amount less than what the seller wishes to receive. Auctions are a great way to sell an old diamond engagement ring and offer it for a minimum price where you will not have to take a loss.
Know the Ring’s Worth
Knowing the ring’s worth prior to sale will also help you to get the best amount in exchange for the ring. Having your ring appraised will let you know how much it is worth and may also make it an enticing attribute for potential sellers who want to get what they are paying for.
Don’t Take Less than What It’s Worth
Lastly, try not to take less than what the old diamond engagement ring is truly worth. There are many people who are interested in purchasing this type of ring therefore you are almost certain to find someone who will pay you a good amount for the ring that you are selling.
Diamond Certification
The report will also detail carat weight, color, clarity, cut, and shape.
When you purchase a loose diamond, you should always be provided with a report from an independent gem lab. Be aware that many retail jewelers, including some of the biggest names in the business, create their own reports. These reports are graded with GIA methods, but are NOT done by the respected GIA, or EGL.
At Padis Gems we have every loose diamond graded by one of the following independent gem labs: GIA, or EGL.
One potential set back of using the GIA, is that it takes a very long time to get a stone back to the diamond dealer. Whereas the labs that we use have much faster turn around, which in the long run, saves you money.
Diamond Carat Weight Guide
It is important to note that two diamonds with the same carat size might actually apper to be different sizes. Since carat refers to the mass of the diamond, you must also consider the cut. A diamond that is heaver on the bottom, called the pavillion, than the top might appear smaller at the same carat size as a diamond that is cut more narrow on the bottom.
Some consdier the carat the most important attribute of a diamond. You often hear people ask "How many Carats'. This is ok, but be sure to also consider the Diamond Cut, Diamond Clarity, and Diamond Color as well to make sure you are getting right diamond that she will cherish forever.
Diamond Clarity Guide
There are several types of inclusions and blemishes, which affect a diamond's clarity to varying degrees.
Diamond Inclusions
* Clouds
* Feathers
* Included crystals or minerals
* Knots
* Cavities
* Cleavage
* Bearding
* Internal graining
DIamond Blemishes
* Polish lines
* Grain boundaries
* Naturals
* Scratches
* Nicks
* Pits
The diamond clarity grades in common use are:
* FL - "flawless" in that no inclusions or blemishes are visible under 10 times magnification.
* IF - "internally flawless" with no inclusions visible under 10 times magnification, only small blemishes on the diamond surface.
* VVS1 and VVS2 - "very very small" inclusions that are difficult to see under 10 times magnification. VVS1 denotes a higher clarity grade than VVS2.
* VS1 and VS2 - "very small" inclusions and visible under magnification but invisible to the naked eye.
* SI1 and SI2 - "small inclusions" that may or may not be noticeable to the naked eye.
o SI3 is a grade sometimes used in the industry, it is commonly used to mean I1's which are "eye clean", that is, which have inclusions which are not readily visible to the naked eye. most reputable grading labs, do not assign this grade.
* I1, I2 and I3 - "imperfect", with inclusions clearly visible to the naked eye. For I3, the inclusions impact the brilliance of the diamond and are large and obvious.
Diamond Color Guide
Diamonds occur in a restricted variety of colors — steel gray, white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink to purple, brown, and black. Colored diamonds contain interstitial impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration, while pure diamonds (which are exceedingly rare) are perfectly transparent and colorless.
Most diamond rating agencies use the diamond color scale developed by The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which uses a "D" to "Z" scale, grading the color of "white" (non-fancy colored) diamonds, where "D" is colorless and "Z" is yellow:
* colorless: D, E, F
* near colorless: G, H, I, J
* faint yellow or brown: K, L, M
* very light yellow or brown: N, O, P, Q, R
* light yellow or brown: S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Diamonds that rate toward the colorless end of the range are sometimes known as "high-color" diamonds, and those toward the other end, "low-color" diamonds. These terms refer to the relative desirability (as demonstrated by market prices) of color grades, not the intensity of the color itself.
Quality online diamond stores, like Blue Nile, attempt to stand out by only carrying colors rated J or better, the colorless or near-colorless diamonds.
Diamond Cut Guide
The top diamond grading laboratories, AGSL and the GIA, approach the grading of diamond cut slightly differently.
GIA: The majority of all high-quality diamonds have grading reports from the GIA, which does not assign a grade to the diamond cut. Instead, the GIA lists the diamond's dimensions: the width of the table, the width of the diamond, and the depth of the diamond.
AGSL: The AGSL assigns cut grades of Ideal, Very Good, Good, Fair, and Poor. The AGSL labels a diamond that meets their standard of perfect proportions, polish, and symmetry as "Cut Grade: Ideal" and is known through the diamond industry as a "000" grade. These diamonds are highly sought after and are priced accordingly.
Online Diamond Retailers, BlueNile,like have tried to simplify the cut decision by melding both the GIA and AGSL guidelines into an easy to gauge rating from Poor to Signature Ideal:
4Cs of Diamond Guide
Light is the element that ignites a diamond's brilliance and fire. It's interplay with each of the 4Cs will help explain why one diamond can appear even more beautiful than another. The good news is that you don't need to buy the ratest diamond to find one whose beauty speaks to you.
CUT
What kind of shape would you prefer, if you are planning to purchase a diamond? Maybe, you will say, I prefer a heart shape diamond for my ring, and so on.
However, Shapes and Cuts are completely different. Please look at the below chart, and find your favorite shape.
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Cut is the most important factor in making brilliance and ultimate beauty of the diamonds. This is because the excellently proportioned diamond reflects light back to the viewer's eye. Therefore, a well cut diamond is better able to reflect light, creating more scintillation, more sparkle, like YOU!!
Most diamonds have inclusions (minute traces of non-crystallized carbon). Usually, the inclusions are not visible to the naked eye (excluding Imperfects). I think that the minute inclusions that there may be, make every diamond unique like a finger print.
There are eleven clarity grades used by a skilled, trained and experienced grader under a 10X magnification to determine the various clarity characteristics.
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CARAT
Carat weight is the obvious factor in determining the price of a diamond. However, bigger is not always better in the diamond business. If there are two diamonds of equal weight can have very unequal value, depending on their cut, color and clarity.
The weight of the diamond is measured in carats. The metric carat equals 0.200 gram.
COLOR
Most diamonds have a slightly yellow or brown color. With the exception of some natural fancy colors (blue, pink, violet, green, or red (expensive one), the colorless grade is the most valuable.
GIA developed color scale for colorless diamond. Diamond color is graded on the scale from D (colorless) to Z+ (fancy yellow). Your price range will determine what color, cut and shape that your diamond will have which color range.
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* Colorless for 0.50 ct. or less
What is GIA Certification?
An original GIA diamond grading report will have the Gemological Institute of America logo in the upper left. GIA GEM TRADE LABORATORY will be at the top of the document, with addresses and phone numbers, and the document will be laminated. The report will have a number. The position of this number will vary depending on the date issued. Recent documents have the number in the upper left hand corner under the GIA logo. Below that number will be the date of the document. Other places in which the report number will appear will often be to the right of the centered "DIAMOND GRADING REPORT" just below the addresses and the phone numbers of the lab.
Phony GIA certificates are known but they are quite rare and unusual. Very old certificates may have an LA or NY in front of the number. This indicates whether the document was created in the Los Angeles office or the New York office.
As an example of what you can expect to see on the old format certificate, the following sample GIA certification is illustrated.
GIA Certifications - Two Styles
The GIA currently has two styles of certifications, the Diamond Grading Report and the Diamond Dossier. Each certificate has a unique identification number that can be linked back to the grading laboratory's database.
Shape and Cutting Style details the style of cut for the diamond. There are many shapes including the Emerald and a variety of Brilliant Cuts (Round, Oval, Pear, Heart and Marquise). Many popular shapes are patented names and are not used on GIA certifications. For example, the Princess is described as a square modified brilliant, the Radiant is described as a rectangular cut-cornered modified brilliant and the Asscher is a square emerald.
Measurements are provided in millimeters to the hundredth of a millimeter and include length, width and depth. These measurements are taken with a millimeter gauge especially designed for measuring gems and jewelry. This information can be extremely helpful in protecting yourself from having your diamond "switched" in the future. It is very unlikely that anyone could find another diamond with the same three dimensions expressed to the hundredth of a millimeter.
Weight of a diamond is expressed in carats. A diamond scale is use to measure the weight of diamonds and is accurate to 0.01 carats.
Proportions describe various parts of the diamond in relation to other parts of the diamond. The Depth % is the ratio of depth to the average diameter. The table % is the ratio of the flat top (table) compared to the diameter. The girdle is the thin rim that separates the crown of the stone from the pavilion and is described in words that range from thin to extremely thick. The finish of the girdle (unpolished or faceted) will also be described. The Culet is the little facet at the very bottom of the stone and can range from large to non-existent. Large culets are generally considered unacceptable.
Finish indicates the grade of polish and symmetry of the stone. The symmetry describes how well the facets in the crown are aligned with the facets in the pavilion. For both polish and symmetry, it is desirable to be good, very good, or excellent.
Clarity Grade will be listed using the GIA grading scale. Only one clarity grade will be identified. If you see specifications for a diamond that have a range of clarity grades (VS2-SI1) or do not have the number in the grade (VS or SI), you know the diamond does not have a certification and the grades are suspect.
Color Grade will be listed using the GIA grading scale. Only one color grade will be identified. If you see specifications for a diamond that have a range of color grades (G-H), you know the diamond does not have a certification and the grades are suspect.
Fluorescence is a description of how ultraviolet light affects the diamond. About 50% of gem diamonds are fluorescent with about 35% having a level that impacts the appearance. Most fluorescence is blue, but other colors such as yellow, orange and green can appear. While no fluorescence is generally preferred, faint fluorescence can sometimes be a positive feature provided it isn't so strong that it makes the diamond look cloudy.
Comments are provided for those features of a diamond that a laboratory wants you to know but do not fit in the other specific categories. Most comments are minor and do not impact the value of the stone.
Plot of the diamond is the diagram of the internal inclusions and external blemishes as viewed with 10X magnification. The marks on the plot identify the location, size and type of flaws and very useful in the identification of your diamond. The plot becomes the fingerprint of the diamond and can be used to match the stone to the certification.
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