Articles related to: rings
26: Diamonds And The Computer Industry
The first wave of gem-quality manufactured diamonds hit the market late in 2003. Man-made diamonds is nothing new and the technology has been available since the mid 19th century. Small diamond crys..
27: World Famous Diamonds #5
Description of some of the most famous diamonds in the world.The Earth StarThe Earth Star was found in the Jagersfontein Mine in 1967. It was cut from a raw stone of about 248.9 carats into a Pear sh..
28: The 4C's Of Diamond Grading
A certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate describes the quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem. An appraisal places a monetary value on your..
29: Facts About Man Made Diamonds
De Beers was founded in South Africa in 1888 and today is the largest producer and seller of diamonds. Almost from the beginning the De Beers company has had a strangle hold on the diamond industry a..
30: Why Are Some Diamonds Colored
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the American Gem Society (AGS), and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) are the three most widely known and respected diamond grading laboratories..
31: Christmas Jewelry Gift Ideas
During the Christmas season, to give the gift of jewelry is still one of the best ways to show your loved one how much you care. In today's world, the media leads men to believe that their spouses, m..
32: Celtic Engagement Rings For Marriage Proposals
Ready to make the commitment in getting married to the love of your life? It's quite normal if you feel some jitters or nervousness. Proposing is the first step in telling your fiance that you are r..
33: The Facts About Blue Diamonds
Diamonds are composed of carbon atoms that have been subject to extreme pressure and heat. If the diamond contains no impurities then the color will be crystal clear. Nature rarely creates anything..
34: The Truth About Diamonds
When diamonds are cut properly they will enhance any piece of jewelry. They are stunning to look at, and when the sun catches them, they flash like miniature suns. If you are planning to purchase a ..
35: Elegant Celtic Wedding Rings
Now that you have popped the marriage question and got a "Yes" answer, what's next? For many, this is the start of many wedding day preparations. The planning of this special day can be a stressful ex..
36: The Colorful Gemstone Tourmaline Brings You Your Own Personal Jewelry Rainbow!
The Colorful Gemstone TourmalineReferred to as the “gemstone of the rainbow†the gemstone tourmaline is found in amazing array of colors. Egyptian legend tells up that tourmaline is on a j..
37: Precious Minerals For Jewelry
With the exception of the pearl, which is a shellfish, precious stones are minerals that possess traits of personal adornment. Precious stones originate from the most awesome powers of nature. They ..
38: Diamonds, Value And Carbon Spot Imperfections
Diamonds almost always have defects and one of the main defects is carbon spots. Their influence upon diamond value has to be taken into account along with the influence of color. A stone may have gr..
39: Diamond Color Judging For Jewelry
In judging the color of diamonds it is necessary to obscure the prismatic play of colors in order to see the true color. You can do this by giving the stone a puff of breath and then studying the col..
40: Diamond Colors And How To Determine Them
Most transparent minerals have, when pure, no color. Diamonds, being transparent, are no exception to this rule. Color is due to the presence of relatively small amounts of foreign substances, usual..
41: Diamonds And Surface Imperfections
Besides carbon spots, another big defect that can happen in diamonds is cracks or open cleavages in the crystalline material. Sometimes if little breaks go across the grain they can create big imperf..
42: Diamond Grading For Jewelry
Those who are unfamiliar with this part of the business may use descriptions of the grades. The list begins with the higher grades and proceeds down the line to the lesser of value. 1. Rivers. 2. J..
43: How To Buy Antique Engagement Rings
There are as many good reasons to consider purchasing an antique engagement ring as there are reasons for deciding when to pop the question. While modern day jewelers struggle to offer customers somet..
44: Where And How To Get Rings Engraved
Much of this depends on the sort of rings you want and what sort of engraving you want. My first suggestion is to find the rings (plain bands perhaps?) you like. When you go to the jewelry store, ask..
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