When it comes to gifting, we often draw a blank. It is hard to decide what to give and whether the person you are giving it to will like it or not. With a virtually endless list of possible items, the confusion is tremendous. But, have you considered......
Before you start diamond shopping, you need to have a prior understanding of what you're buying. It's quite common to confuse a diamond's cut with its existing shape. The cut actually describes a diamond's light performance, dimensions and finish. Wi......
There isn't a more beautiful ring than the classic one carat solitaire. Its simplicity is something to behold. The one carat diamond is the perfect size to stand on its own, any smaller or larger and it just doesn't look as appealing. These days ever......
Even with the best planning and preparation, most weddings go over budget. If you find yourself sinking deeper into debt with each passing day, consider an idea that could literally cut thousands from your budget. Diamonds are the traditional stones......
Diamonds were born in dying volcanoes. As the molten lava in the necks of these volcanoes became solid, the tremendous heat and pressure acted on the carbon that was present in the lava. The heat and pressure forced the carbon atoms to line up in eig......
Platinum is an extremely rare metal, even rarer than gold. There isn't much of it around and it has only been found in select locations across the planet. Platinum is a strong, dense metal, which allows it to be used in many different ways. Besides j......
Looking for a Unique an Interesting Engagement ring that is different from what everyone else is wearing ? Black opals, Argyle Pink Diamonds are rare and beautiful Gemstones only mined Australia which make great engagement rings Did you know some of......
Let's get right to it on sizing first. Prices will vary from location to location but in our area we generally size a ring down for $23. To size up starts at $28 and there is $10 added for each size after the first size. Keep in mind, the width of th......
We began our search by entering "diamond ratings" into the search box. The results led us to online gift retailers, where we quickly found a useful page on on the "4 C's" of diamond evaluation: color, clarity, cut, and carat. From that document, we g......
If your wedding day is approaching, there is no doubt that most of your time has been occupied with preparing for the special day. Deciding who is coming, what type of dress you should get designed, your style of shoes, the bridesmaid dresses, and ar......
No shopping prior to a wedding would be complete without the purchase of wedding jewelry. Most weddings are based on tradition so a wedding would be incomplete without jewelry, especially the rings. The wedding ring is not just an ornament but a symb......
Garnets have been used in jewelry for centuries and, in fact, many years ago were thought to protect travelers and were carried by those who went off to explore foreign lands. If you have a loved one that is going on a trip and you are trying to find......
When buying a gold ring, size will be a determining factor, but there are many other things to keep in mind. Durability, style, and price are also important, but how do you know if you are getting the best deal? Learning more about the way gold jewel......
The first mark (KLd) is usually the Makers or Manufacturers mark. Sometimes it could be the Store Mark (like SH) for Samuel Hill Jewelers... This doesn't make any difference to the Hallmark so you can generally ignore it. The next mark was an 'F' whi......
The "Dream" diamond with which I am familiar is a brilliant cut squarish shaped diamond cut and sold to jewelers. This stone is cut to such perfect proportions that a very bright and sparkly diamond is the result. The stone also shows the "hearts and......
