Do you want a certified 1.00ct D SI1 brilliant cut for $7 000 or $4 000? Your choice, buy a ‘dog’ if you wish. To price a diamond today is everybody’s nightmare. Blame it on technology, the internet, business acumen, or whatever. In the past, the 4 Cs were enough. Not anymore. In recent years, […]
You probably discovered some dealers make a big thing of the blue fluorescence which diamonds exhibit under UltraViolet light. In the past, the 4 C’s – Carat, Cut, Clarity and Colour – were used to describe the rarity of a polished diamond and to determine its value. However, it was never intended to be […]
Decades ago, the value of a diamond was known only to those who could assess its rarity and beauty. Today, a number of international lists are available that suggest a price for every type of diamond. Of these, the Rapaport Diamond Report is the most widely used. These lists are used by diamond dealers and […]
Before buying a coloured gemstone, you should know there are: * Natural gemstones (from Mother Nature) * Synthetic gemstones (made by man) * Natural gems whose colour and clarity have been enhanced by man. and * Imitation gemstones (made from glass and plastics to look like natural gemstones) These are extremely cheap and easy […]
Men are becoming bolder and are making fashion statements in wearing ‘manly jewellery’ set with relatively inexpensive gemstones. Traditionally, the most popular gems worn by men were neutral coloured such as black onyx or agate, grey moonstone and mother of pearl. However, the more adventurous gentlemen today, wear bold coloured gems such as dark red […]
If you know the basics of how jewellery is made, you will appreciate your ring more, and will be able to make an informed choice between handmade jewellery and those that were mass-produced. Herewith a short description of the manufacturing processes in use today. Handmade items Firstly, a designer makes a detailed sketch in which […]
