Jewelry Antiques of the 20th Century

A question was once asked, “Is there still etiquette for wearing pearls? Such a question was directly and clearly answered by “No.” Nowadays, there are already a lot of new and exciting ways in wearing pearls like as embellishments on tee shirts and formal dresses. Before, pearls with larger sizes usually go with casual dresses. The smaller pearls are more worn with formal dresses. A pearl can be a good accessory to wear during Christmas parties. It is said that diamonds maybe a girl’s best friend but pearls will make you glow like moonlight.  Pearls are considerably… Continue reading Right Time to Wear Pearls

Diamonds, which are made out of carbon, have been esteemed since ancient times. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that they became extremely popular in the west. At that time technological improvements made the gems much more comfortable to mine, cut and polish. Furthermore, with industrialization came economic wealth so more people could afford to purchase them.

Diamonds to a great extend used in jewelry because they are the hardest naturally occurring mineral known to man and they sparkle extremely well. As a matter of fact they are almost impossible to scratch, which makes them durable and suitable for permanent… Continue reading Things To Know Before Purchasing Real Diamonds

Diamonds, which are made out of carbon, have been esteemed since ancient times. However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that they became extremely popular in the west. At that time technological advances made the gems a lot easier to mine, cut and polish. Furthermore, with industrialization came economic wealth so more people could afford to purchase them. Diamonds are widely used in jewelry because they are the hardest naturally occurring mineral known to man and they sparkle magnificently. In fact they are almost impossible to scratch, which makes them very durable and suitable for permanent use. That is why… Continue reading Evaluating The Value Of A Diamond

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If people bring up a mental image of diamonds, then they no doubt picture clear, sparkling gems that shimmer and shine and capture the light in mesmerizing ways. In general, people who are shopping for diamond jewelry are looking for the stone that is the most brilliant and clear and rarely think that there is another type of diamond to consider. But the black diamond is another type of the precious gemstone that is becoming more popular. There was a time when a diamond of this darkest color was considered to be damaged… Continue reading What Do Black Diamonds Constitute Of?

Gem cutting – How it has changed over the years (50% of the original rough diamond is lost during the cutting of a round brilliant gem) How does a mass of mineral or crystal become a dazzling diamond, ruby or sapphire? It’s an amazing process called gem cutting or lapidary and makes all the difference in the final value of the stone. It was developed first in Venice in the early 1300’s and was seen in Paris and Bruges in the mid-1400s.Great cutting is a precise art that catches the light just and captures the beauty of the gem. Poor… Continue reading Gem Cutting Changed Over The Years