A Brief History of Diamonds
Diamonds have been a source of fascination for centuries. The word "diamond" comes from the Greek word “Adamas”, meaning "Unconquerable". A diamond is a transparent gem made of ca |
A Brief History of Jewelry
As decorative objects, jewelry is usually made of platinum, gold, silver and other precious metals often set with precious and semi-precious stones. Jewelry is also made from various non-precious mat |
A Diamond's Journey
Everyone knows that diamonds are among the most precious items on earth. But not everyone realizes that journey of this stone is very long and difficult and lots of efforts are required to develop it |
A Guide to Pearls
Use this guide to find the pearl that is right for you by educating yourself on the quality and value of cultured pearls.
Natural vs. Cultured
Natural pearls are so rare to find |
About Gemstones
A gemstone or gem, also called a precious or semi-precious stone, is a piece of attractive mineral, which — when cut and polished — is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However certain rocks, |
About Ring Sizing
There are several systems for denoting the sizes of jewellery rings in use around the world.
In the United States and Canada, ring sizes are specified using a numerical scale, with quarter and |
About Silver and Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is the standard for beautiful high-quality silver jewelry. It is over 90% pure silver, mixed with alloys to add strength and durability. Unlike silver plating, it won't wear down.
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Anniversary Stone Guide
Traditional Wedding Anniversary Stones
Year
Stone
1st
Peridot
2nd
Red Garnet
3rd
Jade, Pearl
4th
Blue Zircon, Topaz, Amethyst
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Birthstone Guide
Most gem scholars agree that the tradition of birthstones arose from the Breastplate of Aaron: a ceremonial religious garment set with twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes |
Carats to Millimeters Conversion Chart for Round Diamonds
Here are some approximate, sample carat-weight to diameter-widths for Round cut diamonds in popular sizes:
0.25 carat = 4.1 mm 0.50 carat = 5.2 mm
0.75 carat = 5.8 mm 1.00 carat = 6.5 mm
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Common Gemstone Cuts
Cabochon
Dome shape polished gemstone. One side of the stone is flat and the other is in dome shape.
Round Amethyst cabochons
Rose Cut
Rose Cut - The stone i |
Cubic Zirconia vs. Diamond
Cubic Zirconia (or CZ ) is zirconium oxide (ZrO2), a mineral that is extremely rare in nature but is widely synthesized for use as a diamond simulant. The synthesized material is hard, optically flaw |
Diamond and Gemstone Care and Cleaning
When cleaning diamonds, the most important thing to bear in mind is the potential for loss. Always use a bowl of water to clean your jewelry, not the sink. If you stand the bowl in the sink, put the |
Diamond Buying Tips
Diamonds are made of carbon, which is one of the Earth's most common elements. The diamond is the hardest known substance in the world and is uniquely resistant to damage by heat or scratching, and c |
Diamond Care & Cleaning
Diamonds are forever as they are the hardest known substances on earth. But due to our day-to-day activities, it is inevitable that our precious diamond pieces get dirty and soiled. Even they can be |
Diamond Education Guide and The Four C's
This guide defines the six most essential characteristics of diamonds. By understanding these characteristics, you'll be able to shop with confidence.
Cut
Diamond Cut is the most important prop |
Diamond Facts
The Diamond is the hardest natural substance found on the Earth and incredibly it is the only Gemstone made of just one element – Carbon. Read some more interesting facts about Diamonds…
The di |
Glossary of Diamond Terminology
For more detailed information about diamonds, be sure to read The Four C's .
Brilliance
White light reflected up through the top of a diamond. Cutting a diamond to the correct ratio increa |
Glossary of Jewelry Terminology
Everyone loves jewelry (especially women!) but jewelry terminology can sometimes sound like a foreign language. Can you tell a baguette from a bezel? A cabochon from a crown? Following is a list of b |
Gold - General Information
Gold
Gold, element Au, was one of the first known metals. The gold standard defines the world's currency system, whereby money represents a value in gold. Gold won't tarnish, rust, or corrode, and |
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