I’ve previously written about maximising a diamond’s value and about a diamond's true value and cost. But I know that what most of you are practical consumers and what you really to understand is the value of diamond in in terms of the price you have to pay. It was important for me to set up with the previous tutorials so that this tutorial will make more sense and be … [Read more...]
What is color enhancement in a fancy colored diamond?
In my Diamond Treatments tutorial, the focus was really more on colorless diamonds. Today I'm going to be revisiting this topic and to talk a little bit about how fancy colored diamonds are enhanced, without going in too deep about the topic, which is very complex. Understanding the value of natural fancy colored diamonds requires appreciating how rare they occur in nature. … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Metal for Your Engagement Ring
You've finally decided on a design for your ring, but you still have a lot of options on the type of metal you want your ring to be made out of. Different metals of the same color look different primarily because of a difference in luster. When comparing metals, it's useful to have a basic understanding of what luster is. In my tutorials, I have mentioned how the luster of a … [Read more...]
Is this diamond an excellent cut?
I didn’t have to look hard to find this week’s question. There was a single stand out thread started by Jon a.k.a. ‘Rhino’ over at Good Old Gold with a simple challenge; to see if we could identify whether a diamond would be graded ideal/excellent by AGS, GIA, both, or neither. You can read the thread for yourself here. Now I will admit that before the answer was … [Read more...]
How to Choose an Engagement Ring Setting
You've found your perfect diamond, now you just have to pick the perfect setting to go with it. This can be a nerve racking experience, especially if you have no idea what you're looking for. I'm not an expert in diamond settings, but I've put together this tutorial to help get you started in the right direction. Let me start by telling you about the different parts to a … [Read more...]