The Versatility of this elongated stone

As their name suggests, oval shaped stones are jewels that are elongated circles. Like the marquise, the oval cut appears larger than its weight, making it an economical jewel. Its shape also lends itself to multiple stone pieces with jewels of different cuts. An oval diamond can accompany almost any other cut and look harmonious. […]

Purchase certified diamonds online

Everyone wants diamonds in their jewelry box. When buying the jewels of your dreams, always choose a reliable shop. You do not need to inspect retail store to find certified diamonds. Online stores provide GIA certified diamonds and diamond jewelry at competitive prices. They also offer special discounts for clients. Some connoisseurs prefer certified loose […]

Diamonds from Light to Dark

Though diamonds have been coveted since the time of the Roman Empire, they weren’t always beloved for their brilliance. The immense hardness of diamonds, in addition to giving them powerful durability, also means that cutting and polishing is difficult without specialized tools and technology. Without careful faceting to highlight the stone’s optical properties, early diamonds had dark interiors and only shone on their surface.

Coral

Born from the ocean, precious coral is made of the remains of Corallium rubrum, a genus known for its saturated reds and pinks. Like pearls, coral is made mostly of calcium carbonate, though most coral is tinted with carotenoids. While white and black varieties are used in jewelry, warm hues are associated with the jewel so that “coral” also refers to a shade of pink.

What determines the price of a certified loose diamond

Diamonds are available in a wealth of shapes and sizes. At first glance, carat weight and symmetry seem to be the easiest ways to determine their value. It doesn’t matter whether they are pear, marquise or any other shape, the most eloquently cut all will call for higher prices. The best diamond cuts reflect the […]

Jewel Phenomena

Read more about these jewel phenomena – Asterism, Alexandrite’s Color Change, Chatoyancy, Labradorescence, Iridescence and Orient, Aventurescence, Milk and Honey.

Chrysoprase

Like other members of the chalcedony family, chrysoprase is a rock made of quartz and morganite finely intertwined together. What distinguishes chysoprase is traces of nickel oxide which give the jewel its distinctive apple green. It should not be mistaken for mtorolite, a green chalcedony that gets its hues from chrome.

Jade

Jade is a name shared by two gemstones, jadeite and nephrite. Both jewels are famed for their shades of green, though jadeite can take on many hues and nephrite may be streaked with white. Though they aren’t as hard as some other gemstones, jade is among the toughest of stones, able to resist chipping and strong blows. Between its beauty and durability, the jewel has been carved into ornaments, statues, tools and even clubs.

Fancy a princess cut diamond for your engagement

Princess cut diamonds were born in 1980, when Israel Itzkowitz and Betzalel Ambar created a square diamond with all the shine of a round brilliant. Just like round brilliant cut diamonds, princess cuts look beautiful in any style of ring, including engagement rings. One of the benefits of princess cut diamonds is their thrift. While […]

Why round brilliant cut diamonds are so popular

Nothing compares to round brilliant cut diamonds. Round brilliants can be used to make nearly any type of jewelry setting, which might be why their popularity keeps soaring. While round cut diamonds are often used as the only stone in a piece of jewelry, designers have perfected the art of surrounding it with other jewels […]