If you’re thinking about selling your diamond jewelry, there’s one thing you should know: understanding how your diamond is graded can make a big difference in how much you get for it. Diamond grading gives you a clear picture of your diamond’s quality and value, so you’re not left guessing or taking lowball offers. Let’s…
A Guide to Diamond Shapes
When discussing diamonds, people usually use the 4 Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat. The cut is often mistaken for the shape of the diamond, but in reality, cut refers to the way light is reflected throughout the stone. Shape, on the other hand, is quite literally the shape and appearance of the stone itself, although…
How Are Colored Diamonds Formed?
Do you ever wonder how those gorgeous colored diamonds get their special hues? The process actually occurs naturally in the Earth, though some colored diamonds are so beautiful they look man-made. While traditional, colorless diamonds can be very expensive, rarer colored diamonds are even more valuable. Red and pink diamonds These diamonds are considered the…
Why Many Women are Buying their Own Jewelry
Times, they are a changing. Gone are the days where women wait for their partners to gift them with diamonds and jewelry, instead, they are buying their own. A shift in the jewelry industry shows many women prefer to select and buy their own pieces for many different reasons. The jewelry business began as a…
What You Should Know Before Selling Your Estate Jewelry
Are you sitting on a pile of estate jewelry that you would like to sell at some point in the near future? Depending on what you have, it could potentially be worth a lot of money. There are several steps you can take to get the biggest return possible when you sell your NYC vintage…
Business is Booming for De Beers in Botswana
Since the company was originally founded in 1888, De Beers has grown to become one of the largest diamond producers in the world—and in 2017, the company is more than living up to its reputation. Through the first half of the year, De Beers is on pace to produce more diamonds in Botswana than it…
World’s Largest Diamond Exploration Ship Sets Sail
Diamonds provide a rare glimpse into the world’s natural beauty—their elegance adding a stylish, gorgeous touch to the people who are lucky enough to wear them as jewelry. The diamond industry has been intensely competitive throughout its long history, with companies continually striving to find the highest-value diamonds to catch the eyes of their customers….
A New Tool in the Fight Against Synthetic Diamonds
Some synthetic diamonds are pretty cheap looking while others are harder to spot. The ones that are hard to spot are the ones that cause concern for jewelry buyers. While you almost have to admire the work that goes in to creating one of these “fake diamonds,” you definitely don’t want to spend your hard-earned…
Art Imitating Life: Jewelry Inspired by Animals
You’ve heard the saying “art imitates life,” right? Today, we have a few special pieces from the Frank Pollak & Sons collection that may prove this saying rings true – if you believe in unicorns, that is. The Unicorn Tappestry was created by Seaman Schepps in the United States in the 1940s. It is a…
Valuing a Diamond: The Four C’s of Value
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but why are they a girl’s best friend? Why are diamonds considered to be such a hot commodity when it comes to jewelry? While the clarity and sparkling appeal of a diamond is obvious, why it is so highly valued and popular may not always be so clear….
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