Aron Weingarten brings the yellow diamond up to the stainless steel jeweler’s loupe he holds against his eye. We are in Antwerp, Belgium, in Weingarten’s marbled and gilded living room on the edge of the city’s gem district, the center of the diamond universe.
Nearly 80 percent of the world’s rough and polished diamonds move through […]
All pearls are processed in some way. Akoya and
Freshwater pearls are bleached, and all pearls are
cleaned and polished before they are sold. There
are some treatments to take note of on cultured
pearls that will change the aesthetic qualities of
the pearl.
After harvesting cleaning and polishing a
low-quality cultured pearl if the pearl […]
With the cost of diamonds soaring to record highs and the huge influence of ‘bling’ on today’s fashion scene, Cubic Zirconia jewellery is seeing a huge rise in popularity. Cubic Zirconia is probably the closest man made material to the looks, hardness and feel of real diamond. But few people know what it is or […]
Faulty diamonds.
Many errors that effect the appearance and value of a diamond can occur in cutting. Remember that some diamond’s cutting faults will make a stone more vulnerable to breakage. We recommend avoiding such stones unless they can be protected by the setting.
There are several cutting faults to watch for in round diamonds. […]
There has been a great deal discussion about lab-created diamonds. Along with that talk, there is much misinformation and perplexity. The jewelry lover, who is interested in realizing the huge savings and aesthetic beauty that simulated diamonds offer, is often bewildered by the manufactured diamond industry jargon and available options. This article […]
Diamond anniversary rings are typically set with precious stones so that they encircle all or a large portion of their circumference, as a denotation of undying love - it is supposed to proclaim everlasting passion even a thousand years into the future. A combination of sturdy and delicate, this sparkler will be worth a […]
Precious, brilliant and expensive—why wouldn’t diamonds be a girl’s best friend? When giving the most significant gift of a lifetime, most men, and even the women who receive them, know precious little about diamonds. By the time they’re old and experienced enough to know about cut, shape, grade, brilliance, color, weight, and setting, they already […]
An alexandrite appraisal requires someone with a massive amount of skill, talent, dedication and knowledge. Not any individual that sees a gemstone can appreciate its true value, let alone qualify as an alexandrite appraisal expert. Working with and around jewels does not make someone an alexandrite appraisal expert. The status of appraiser shouldn’t come with […]
Whether buying jewelry pleasure or financial gain, jewelry can be a great hobby for just about anyone. Many people enjoy collecting jewelry in all its forms. And there are many. You may enjoy costume jewelry . Costume jewelry is jewelry that is made of less expensive materials. Its styles usually fit with current fashions. Or, […]
Owning jewelry is one of the most interesting investments a person can have. There are so many different types and styles to choose from that just about anyone can appreciate the value of having fine jewelry. But, with owning jewelry comes a lot more than just having a few pretty pieces. You must know how […]