Diamond simulants are fake diamonds that have been around for ages. How can you really tell the difference between a real sparkly diamond and an imitation diamond? What kinds of fake diamonds are out there? The most popular types of fake diamonds are: Cubic Zirconia Moissanite White Sapphire Rhinestone Zircon White Spinel Rutile Synthetic Garnet…
Small diamonds, often called melee diamonds, are typically cut using a variety of techniques, including sawing, bruting, and polishing. Sawing involves using a diamond-tipped blade to separate the rough stone into smaller pieces. Bruting shapes the diamond by grinding it against another diamond. Finally, polishing gives the diamond its brilliant shine through careful faceting and…
When purchasing a diamond, it is important that you know what it is you’re buying. You want to ensure that you are getting your money’s worth and not being misled by the person or company you are purchasing the diamond off of. Have you come across the term ‘Bow Tie Effect’ and want to know…
Did you know that there is such a thing as a grey diamond? With white diamonds being the most advertised diamonds, it is no wonder that the grey diamond is not known about much! Below is a ton of information on the grey diamond that will help get a better knowledge of what a grey…
Congratulations on your engagement! It’s such an exciting time, planning out every single detail of your special day. Everything from the venue, the dress, right down to the shoes you want to wear on your big day. But, what about your rings? You’ve decided that you want a diamond on your ring, but you have…
You’re at the jewelry store, trying to find the perfect ring for your perfect someone. You’ve prepared yourself for how much it will cost, but when it comes down to actually paying, all you can think of is, “How the heck do they even come up with these prices? How do they know if a…