Guidelines for Buying Diamonds : Technical Aspects of Diamonds Friday, Jun 27 2008 

Diamond Jewelry Angara 9:45 am

The word Diamond comes from the Greek word ‘adamas’. The hardest known substance known to mankind is diamond. The beauty of a faceted diamond depends upon many factors. To a name a few factors based on which diamonds are bought are 4 Cs: Cut, Clarity, Carat, and Color. But the value of the natural color diamond usually depends on the rarity of its color than on any of the other 3 Cs, including carat weight. This is because some colors occur in a wide range of sizes and shapes, while others are rare even in the smallest sizes.

Since natural color diamonds come in such a wide range of colors and no two are identical, it is difficult to develop a grading system that can capture the special character of each individual stone. Experts at both the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have three parameters by which they describe color for these exquisite diamonds:

Hue is one of the main attributes and plays an important role. Hue refers to the dominant color of the stone, such as pink, blue, or yellow. There can also be modifiers, or tints, which impart more one color to a stone. For instance, a purplish-pink diamond indicates a stone with a principal pink hue and a slight purple tint. If no modifiers or tints exist in a stone, then the hue is said to be pure.

Tone refers to how much lightness or darkness a stone appears to retain. Tones can range from light to dark. In case of diamonds the more the diamond is able to reflect the light back, the better quality it is.

Saturation describes the strength and intensity of the hue. The saturation of light diamonds can vary from pastel to vivid to intense. Dark diamonds can range in saturation from dark to deep.

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Wedding Engagement Ring Monday, Jun 23 2008 

Jewelry Angara 8:03 am

If things go Wedding Engagement Ring in your lifetime. But an Diamond Engagement Rings is a big investment. With your lack of experience, how are you going to make sure you find one that your sweetheart likes but is still a wise purchase? Follow these ten steps, and you’re sure to find the perfect Affordable Wedding Rings.

 

Jewelry Buy Tips Monday, Jun 16 2008 

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if you are planning to buy gift of jewelry, build in time to get some knowledge about jewelry if you are in the same market right now, the happier you’ll be when it comes time to make a big purchase.

A jewelry gift can be very expensive.A diamond engagement ring, for instance, can be one of the biggest purchases you’ve ever made. If you’re not familiar with a jeweler in your area,ask family members, friends or co-workers for recommendations.Also be are providing some tips, you can also recommend these tips.

Before you buy from a local jeweler, check prices online to find out what range is normal for the piece you’re looking at. If you decide to order online, check on the reputation of the store with the Better Business Bureau or your local attorney general’s office.

Before you buy…ask for the store’s refund and return policy.
Ordering online? Keep printouts of the web pages and any receipts – including email messages – anything that has details about the transaction, including prices, refund information and return policies. If you’re not satisfied, you’ll need all of these to return your purchase. If you save these on your computer – make a backup copy on a disk!

For more jewelry buying tips, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission also has a few additional pointers for jewelry shoppers who are in the market for gold, watches, gemstones, pearls or diamonds.

 

Tips for Buying Sapphire Jewelry Tuesday, Jun 10 2008 

Jewelry , Angara 12:09 pm

Making a Correct Choice While Buying Sapphire Jewelry

The word sapphire comes from the Greek word “sappherios” which is believed to be originally referred to lapis lazuli. The gemstone belongs to the mineral corundum family. According to the ancient believes the sapphire gemstone is associated with longevity and endurance in love, so most of the couples prefer sapphire rings for their engagements.

Sapphire is also known to posses magical powers. It is used to give a powerful defense against the spells. The wearer is kept away from unwanted thoughts and brings in peace, joy and wealth to people. The star sapphire is called the stone of the destiny.

Color

When buying sapphire the most important thing to be considered is color. Sapphire gemstone comes in almost all colors ranging from white, pink, brown, peach, yellow, orange, violet, purple and green. However the blue color sapphire which has the color tones, from faint blue to deepest dark blue is the widely used one in jewelry industry. A pure cornflower blue is considered to be the most durable hue. In determining the value or preciousness of a sapphire, colors plays very important role. Fine gemstones of good color and clarity are rare and valuable. Sapphires which are too dark or too light are worth considerably les.

Clarity

Clarity also plays an important role in shaping the beauty and value. Sapphires are not inclusion free like diamonds but are clearer than rubies and emeralds. Heat treatment is a usual practice to improve the color and clarity of the stone. If not treated these flaws and inclusions would affect the luster of the gemstone.

Characteristics

Sapphires {Al2O3} are non red variety of mineral corundum with a hardness of 9 on Mohs scale. Sapphire is the second hardest mineral, just next to diamond. The hardness of this corundum makes it a good choice for daily wear. Higher the level of hardness, better the chances of the gemstone’s resistance to breaking, cracking and chipping. This quality of sapphire makes it the perfect gem for rings. You can be rest assured if you buy a sapphire ring that it would withstand and would last for long.

Price

People buying sapphire ring must know that sapphire is the birthstone for the month of September. So, if you are buying a sapphire engagement ring, September would be the ideal month to plan your engagement. Sapphire jewelry prices too vary according to the color. A purple sapphire ring would cost less than the usual blue sapphire ring. The cut and size are also responsible for the variation in prices.

Buying sapphire rings online, one must make sure that the retailer avails you with the return policy and the certificate. The jewelry certificate from GIA or other reputed jewelry certifiers is an assurance that the jewelry is real and is worth the price you are paying.