Diamonds

June 20, 2017

The Best Places to Buy an Engagement Ring Online

This page contains references to diamonds or engagement rings from different companies. Sometimes I do receive a commission when you click on links and buy the products. We know how daunting it can be purchasing an engagement ring. Long gone are the days when you could walk into a jewelers and be guaranteed the best value possible. Today’s market is fast paced and competitive with hundreds of online jewelers wanting your custom, each one promising to be better than the next. So what do you do? First of all, don’t worry, buying an engagement ring online need not be as scary […]
October 11, 2017

How to Tell if a Diamond is Real or Fake

This page contains references to diamonds or engagement rings from different companies. Sometimes I do receive a commission when you click on links and buy the products. This guide is designed for those of you who have a piece of jewelry you want to be sure contains real diamonds. You can rest assured that when you purchase a new piece of diamond jewelry, as long as you buy from a reputable dealer you are getting the real deal. This can be confirmed with the GIA or AGS certificate you’ll be able to see prior to the point of sale.
November 21, 2017

Diamond Sizes on Hands

This page contains references to diamonds or engagement rings from different companies. Sometimes I do receive a commission when you click on links and buy the products. When you consider a diamond purchase, your first thoughts often run to the size and the carat weight. However, this could be the point at which you make a rookie error. There a number of points to consider, not least the fundamental and often misconstrued fact: carat weight doesn’t necessarily accurately indicate a diamond’s size. There are some basic physics coming in to play here: just because of diamond is heavier, and therefore […]
October 29, 2019

A Guide to Chipped Diamonds

A chipped diamond. The words are enough to make any jewelry owners blood run cold. If you have a chipped diamond or are wondering how to prevent a chipped diamond this guide will take you through the do’s and don’ts so that you can wear your jewelry with peace of mind.