Diamond Buying Guide
Learn how to select the diamond that’s right for you, how to buy a diamond and how choose a knowledgeable jeweler.
A diamond is typically one of the more expensive purchases a person will make in their lifetime. In this article I explore mainly the value of diamond itself. However, I talk enough about rings as well that you can pretty much interchange the word diamond with diamond ring (or other types of diamond jewelry). Whether […]
Throughout history, the human eye has always been drawn to the color red — from bonfires and scarlet autumn leaves to rubies, fire trucks, and Elizabeth Taylor’s classic red lips. It is in one of the most deeply ingrained colors in our cultural consciousness. In the fine jewelry world, rubies, spinels, garnets, and carnelians have […]
If you’ve been spending some time in jewelry stores doing your pre-splurge reconnaissance (which you should), you may have come across the term synthetic diamonds. Also called lab diamonds, lab grown diamonds, or man-made diamonds, these glittering gems are often a source of confusion among jewelry shoppers. Buying a lab created diamond can be a […]
Getting your jewelry professionally appraised is one of those things that most people are sort of vaguely aware they should be doing but don’t, like putting on sunscreen before you leave the house or eating kale. Why bother getting an evaluation when you or your partner have already spent the money so you can love […]
Of all the fancy colored diamonds available on the luxury diamond market, green diamonds are perhaps the most enigmatic. Intriguing both shoppers and gemologists for decades, these curious glittering stones have brought more questions than answers. Green diamonds are one of the rarest types of diamonds and always garner a lot of interest at high-profile […]
Marquise cut diamonds are one of the more unusual vintage-inspired diamond cuts in the fine jewelry world. Used as focal points or as accent stones, these beautiful glittering gems are less well-known than round brilliants, princess cuts, or emerald cuts. Marquise diamonds have their roots in French aristocracy, appealing to lovers of fine, gilded royal […]
Rose cut diamonds… doesn’t the name just make you want to stare off into the moors while your linen skirt billows out behind you in the wind? Or lounge in an elegant ballroom on a steamship bound for New York. Wherever this beautiful diamond design takes you, the rose cut is a thing of soft, […]
Whether you’ve always dreamt of wearing a purple diamond engagement ring or this is your first time hearing about purple diamonds, this article will give you plenty of information about the stunning stones. Purple diamonds are some of the rarest and sought-after stones available. With prices starting at $25,000 per carat, these gems are not […]
When shopping for a diamond, there is a lot to consider. Of course, diamond price is an important factor. But there are also different colors and diamond cuts, not to mention clarity grades and carat weight. When combined with enticing jewelry store displays and driven salespeople, it’s enough to confuse anyone looking for their next […]
Confession time: emerald cuts are absolutely my favorite style of diamonds! I find the decisive geometric lines and elongated shape of emerald cuts a flattering contrast with my petite features. I have yet to see anyone who didn’t look stunning with an emerald-cut engagement ring on their finger! Plus, those same sharp layers and angles […]
What is a diamond ring appraisal, and why does it matter? I asked myself the same question when shopping for my engagement ring. Yes, we eschewed tradition and I picked out my own! There are many questions to ask and much to learn during the process of shopping for an engagement ring. Things like Once […]
Not every stone or piece of jewelry is forever. Sometimes you might find it’s time to move on from one particular memory or piece of your history. When that happens, what’s the best way to approach selling your colored gemstone pieces? And how do you know you’re getting the best value? In this post, we’ll […]
If you’ve been to a jewelry store around the holidays, you’ve likely heard about colored diamonds — namely, the chocolate diamonds that have been in fashion lately, or the champagne diamonds that gained popularity in the 1980s. But are colored diamonds real diamonds? What colors do they come in? And how do they compare to […]
Going through your jewelry box can feel a lot like looking at an old photo album. Our jewelry is deeply personal and intimate; it sees us through some truly wonderful moments that stay with us forever. “I remember this bracelet, I found it at that cute little kiosk by the beach last summer” “I remember […]
