choosing the best diamond 4 items total September 24, 2021 Everything You Need to Know About Diamond Color Most diamond engagement ring shoppers have a firm grasp of two diamond color categories: colorless diamonds and colored diamonds. You may already know that colorless diamonds are transparent stones with plenty of sparkles while colored diamonds come in yellow and black most notably. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged 2021 engagement ring trends, Face-Up Appearance, 2019 engagement ring trends, certifed diamonds, GIA, center stone carats, choose the perfect diamond carat weight, celebrity look alike, custom design, choosing engagement ring details, diamond wedding band, choosing an oval diamond, bands for three stone ring, 3 stone ring and matching band, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, engagement ring budget, choosing an oval or round, choosing diamond quality, custom engagement ring, 3 row micropave band, choosing your diamond shape, choosing center diamond, choosing engagement ring, engagement rings on September 24, 2021 by Eric Philippone. July 23, 2021 Diamonds 101: The Oval Cut The delicate, elongated shape of the oval cut diamond paired with its subtle brilliance and narrowing effect on the finger create a coveted diamond shape made for the one-of-a-kind bride. It is no surprise that the oval cut diamond has captured the spotlight and secured itself as the most popular cut of 2021 and into the foreseeable future. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged baguette side stones, baguette, oval, fancy cut, GIA, bagutte side stones, oval diamond ratio, yellow gold engagement ring, oval cut diamonds, diamond ratios, custom design, oval halo, choosing an oval diamond, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, choosing an oval or round, oval diamond engagement ring, split band, choosing your diamond shape, choosing center diamond, oval diamond, fancy shape, Diamond on July 23, 2021 by Eric Philippone. August 10, 2017 Beauty is in the "I" of the Beholder When it comes to diamond shopping we all know one of the most important of the 4 C's is undoubtedly COLOR. A diamond is graded base on the absence of color. Color saturation gradually increases with each letter grade starting at D being colorless all the way down to Z. Rare diamonds are found in the colorless range of D, E, and F. A lot of value can be found by opting for a diamond in the Near Colorless range. Specifically we want to focus on I color diamonds since we find these offer amazing value when shopping! There are ranges within each grade so some "I" colors will look much better than others. This is where we come into play! Providing you with real life visuals so you can make an educated decision. Watch this close up video as a guide and read along below for a more in depth look on why we think I color diamonds make an amazing choice for you. Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged diamond value, diamond options, picking your center diamond, diamond shape side by side, round cut comparison, oval cut diamonds, understanding diamond grades, diamond color grade, i colors, i color diamond, balancing size and quality diamond, choosing the best diamond on August 10, 2017 by admin. August 24, 2016 Finding Your Sweet Spot for Diamond Size and Quality A question we get asked often is what color, clarity and cut is the best? The truth is that there is not just one right answer. Not only will the answer be different for every diamond shape, it will also vary based on someone's personal opinion and the way you perceive diamond quality to your eye. The main goal for your diamond is to maximize your budget. Maximizing your budget entails balancing the size, color, cut, clarity, and shape to be the best it can be without over spending. In general we don't believe you should work in extremes by focusing on just one category and over-sacrificing on another. Here are a few tips we suggest for you to aid you in the diamond selection process: Continue reading → Continue reading → This entry was posted in Diamonds 101 and tagged color clarity, what is better color or clarity, choosing the best diamond, choosing your diamond quality, diamond four c's, diamond quality tips, engagement ring quality, choosing diamond quality, diamond color on August 24, 2016 by admin. 4 Item(s)