If the Gemological Institute of America (the most respected independent laboratory that grades and certifies diamonds) suspects that a diamond is treated, it will not provide a certification. Treated diamonds are illusory
Category Archives: Engagement Rings
Investment Grade Diamond Prices: What Could Go Wrong
Diamond demand and prices are expected to grow at an accelerated rate over the next 10 years, due to rapid growth of the middle classes in China and India and the inability of existing and newer diamond mines to meet global demand
Appreciation Potential of Investment Grade Diamonds
Diamond investors are in constant search of objective information about the merit of diamonds as an investment and empirical evidence that supports the direction of diamond prices In 2011, Bain & Company* published a 100 page report entitled “The Global Diamond Industry: Lifting the Veil of Mystery” that provides detailed information about the future growth of the diamond industry and the direction of diamond prices, in particular
Top 6 Wedding Band Metals for Durability and Cost
The increasing cost of precious metals is giving consumers good cause to consider alternative metals and materials when selecting wedding bands. This article will quickly summarize the durability and cost of each material to help with your evaluation and decision Gold Platinum
Top10 Survival Steps to Buying a Diamond Engagement Ring
Everyone who is about to buy a diamond engagement ring wishes they had a father, or very good friend, in the diamond business for advice and favorable pricing (1) The Budget (2) Certified Diamonds
3 Reasons Consumers Buy Round Diamond Engagement Rings 70% of the Time
Why do consumers buy a high percentage of round diamond engagement rings, when there are so many alternative diamond shapes and choices The round diamond engagement ring is almost always well received.
The Truth About Diamonds as an Investment: The 2012 Report
To insure my research is correct, I consult the Rapaport Diamond Report, an internationally acclaimed publication that monitors and reports the pricing action of diamonds .5 carat diamonds 1.0 carat diamonds 3.0 carat diamonds 5.0 carat diamonds
Halo Engagement Rings are a Popular New Trend for 2012
Halo engagement rings have a center diamond or gemstone surrounded by white diamonds to produce the halo effect Here are some interesting reasons why halo engagement rings are in favor. The halo engagement ring is simple, elegant and suggests sophistication and refinement.
Engagement Rings for Mavericks
Mavericks are ignoring tradition and dismissing the diamond as the center stone of their engagement ring in favor of precious gems, such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires – except when the budget permits a very large diamond In doing so, the ring becomes more personal and special
ENGAGEMENT RINGS WHAT’S HOT – WHAT’S NOT FOR 2012
Engagement rings are like men’s ties – if you keep them long enough they will return to fashion So, let’s examine the current trend setting fashions for engagement rings HALO SETTINGS A halo setting has a circle of diamonds or colored stones that surround a main center diamond