Diamonds are often discredited as an investment instrument. Take a closer look at those who are rejecting the concept of buying loose diamonds as an investment and you will see that almost all of them have no prior experience – or have tried and failed – in investing in diamonds. Investing in loose diamonds is ... Read More …
These days, diamonds don’t have to come from a mine. Synthetic diamonds are grown in a laboratory environment designed to replicate the conditions under which they develop naturally. In terms of color, cut and clarity, they are almost identical to natural diamonds; they have the same physical properties and atomic structure. It is impossible to ... Read More …
If concerned about the blood diamond trade, it can be tempting to avoid a diamond purchase altogether. The unfortunate truth is, it can be very difficult to find a stone that is guaranteed to be conflict-free. As a consumer there are steps you can take to ensure you are making an ethical purchase, and over ... Read More …
When buying a ring, the diamond is the star. But every star needs support, and the metal mounting plays this important role in the overall appearance and quality of the ring. There are four primary options when mounting a diamond: yellow gold, white gold, platinum and palladium. Yellow Gold Yellow gold is the most traditional ... Read More …
MES600 – 0.45 CT Two Tone Round Milgrain Halo Engagement Ring This two tone engagement ring features a delicate pinched shank. The shank is encrusted with round pavé set diamonds and the gold halo holds natural yellow diamonds. The accent diamonds total 0.45 CT. Cost: $3,700 (excluding center diamond) MES045 – 0.88 Signature Three Row Engagement Ring This sparkling engagement ring ... Read More …
I recently stumbled upon Andi Diamond, a local Tampa Bay wedding photographer. Andi Diamond enjoyes capturing the wedding day and states that “photographing rings is one of the most important captures of the wedding day.” Because of her last name (Diamond), Andi “jokes that she was brought up learning how to love and adore diamonds! ... Read More …
Not everyone knows that colored diamonds exist, and many who do don’t realize purchasing one is even a viable option when looking for the perfect stone. When trying to sell a fancy colored diamond, there are a few techniques you can use to make a case for these stones. Educate yourself This may seem obvious, ... Read More …
Are you planning to confess your love to your beloved person in a unique style? If you are, then you may want to go for vintage style engagement rings. It is really a matter of pride to own a beautiful, unique antique jewelry. However, antique jewelry rings can be pretty expensive. Because of this, many ... Read More …
The following eye-candy photos are from Marissa Moss. Marissa is a wonderful wedding photographer from the Tampa area. I got a chance to ask her a few questions and here was her replies about taking photos of the beautiful rings: What do you enjoy most about capturing engagement rings? it’s a photograph that i have ... Read More …
In a lot of ways, buying a diamond is like buying a house or a car. It’s a big investment, you’ll want to shop around before making a final decision, and if you’re lucky, you’ll know when you’ve found “the one.” Another similarity: you can negotiate the price. A lot of people don’t realize it’s ... Read More …