The Jewelry Universe

Understanding how to care for and protect your jewelry can keep them in its original condition for many years to come. Here are some of our recommendations: If possible, remove your jewelry before starting any activity that might damage it, such as playing sports, cooking or gardening. To ensure the life of your 14k or 18k plated jewelry, do not expose it to...

To determine a diamond's value, experts use the Four Cs—cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. Cut A diamond’s overall proportions, as well as the size and position of its facets, make up the cut. The consistency and balance of these can greatly affect how the stone captures light and reflects it back to the eye. Studies have been conducted to find the...

DIAMOND CUTS PT III   So let’s wrap this diamond series up with the history and personality types of these cuts: cushion, radiant, heart, and emerald). Let’s get into the details.     CUSHION CUT Cushion cut was once known as the old mine cut, which combines a square cut with rounded corners. This classic cut has been around for over 200 years...

DIAMOND CUTS PT II   Last week we all agreed that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. We learned the history and personality types of the Asscher, Pear, and Oval cuts. This week we will delve into the round, princess, and marquise cuts. Let’s get those details we need to make our diamond decision.    ROUND CUT The round cut is by...

We can all agree that diamonds are a girl’s best friend? Right? Right, but what we cannot agree on is which cut will be her maid of honor, the godmother of her firstborn, and her “ride or die”.