Gem Dynasty: August 2014

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Diamond Care

How to take care of your diamond?

Experts say that diamond is an investment but the question is, are you taking good care of your diamond properly? Do you know anything about diamonds? They are one of the hardest substances on earth but destructible with strong pressure. Study shows that 8 out of 10 people (men and women) have no knowledge on how to take care of their diamond jewelries. Inappropriate use of diamond jewelry especially engagement ring with center stone can chip in at the girdle, fell out from the setting or break the diamond. Be cautious when wearing your diamond and avoid any excessive hand activities while wearing it like washing dishes, doing laundry, gardening, extreme exercise, etc. We recommend not wearing your diamond while doing chores because not only it’s unnecessary but also the setting is very fragile that it might damage the diamond as well.

Proper way of cleaning and restoring your diamond

Wearing your diamond engagement ring or diamond jewelry on a daily basis usually gets the diamond expose to dust, dirt, oils or any other chemicals. There are some do-it-yourself ways on how to clean your diamond jewelry like buying diamond jewelry cleaner at a local jewelry supplier. This jewelry cleaner is made-up of a non-toxic solution precisely formulated for cleaning your diamond. The only thing you need to do is to soak the diamond in the jewelry cleaner and wait for few minutes until all the dirt from the diamond jewelry come out. You need a microfiber cloth for wiping and drying the diamond jewelry, using other cloth might scratch or damage the diamond jewelry. Also there is one called an Ultrasonic Cleaner, a small machine where you put solution, soak the diamond jewelry and then in few minutes you will notice the difference. The secret of this machine is that it uses a high-frequency turbulence that dissolves the dirt from the diamond jewelry and that makes the diamond jewelry shinier like new. Some people rather go to a local jeweler to have them polish and rhodium their diamond jewelry but if you purchased a diamond ring from us, we offer a free

cleaning kit for you to use from time to time. We highly recommend bringing your diamond ring back to us for professional cleaning service once a year to maintain and preserved the shiny look of your diamond ring.

Also, try not to store your diamond with other jewelries together because this can cause scratching or damaging the diamond jewelry. Separate all the jewelries that you often use and the ones that you occasionally use that way you give better space for your jewelries.

Is your diamond insured?

Some people insured their valuables especially if they have an expensive diamond engagement ring or diamond jewelry because it gives the owner a peace of mind that their valuables are in good hands. Even a highly experienced jeweler recommended that your expensive diamond should be insured to protect you from theft or any damages. There are a lot of insurance companies who will offer you for their service and they will provide adequate information about the benefits that you will get but it’s your choice whether you want to insure it or just keep it in a safe.

VISIT LOS ANGELES DIAMOND SELLER TODAY, TO EXPERIENCE OUR WIDE VARIETY OF EXQUISITE DIAMONDS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIAMONDS AND JEWELRIES:

CALL US AT TOLL FREE 1.877.623.9494 OR EMAIL US AT info@losangelesdiamondseller.com

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Most Common Mistakes on Buying a Diamond

1) Supposing that all that you need to know in a diamond are disclosed in the certificate which value or price is justified by the certificate

Aside from the 4 C's, most buyers prefer to evaluate the value of a stone by its depth and table percentages. While these measures can be helpful to identify which stones are properly cut, no one not even an expert can assure that a diamond is excellent by merely looking on the numbers in the certificate. A cutter can apply an angle shifting technique resulting in depth and table percentages that appear to be right on the certificate but oppositely displayed in the actual stone. They can always make a diamond "paper attractive". Hence, examining a diamond in actual is very crucial before making a purchase.

2) Supposing that all diamonds of similar color, clarity and cut grade are the same

GIA as one of the most legitimate diamond graders in the industry has made its way in employing a new cut grading system especially for round stones. But one cannot take GIA grading as an absolute basis particularly on color, clarity and cut grading . An excellent cut grade to GIA maybe just be a very good or good cut to another diamond grader. Grading is always bound to a gemologist's subjective opinion. Looking at the actual diamond and comparing it to other ones of the same quality is so important in order to get the best stone.

3) Supposing that everyone selling diamonds is a graduate gemologist

This is the most significant question a consumer DON'T ask: "Are you a (GIA) Graduate Gemologist?" This question should be thrown before making your appointment with the diamond dealer. And since there are no federal or state qualifications, licensing or training required for a diamond seller, a buyer must ask to see their credentials. An office or store location also counts in verifying the seller's credibility.

4) Supposing that color and clarity are the major factors in determining the diamond price

Basing the value of a diamond on color and clarity is a wrong perception. The biggest determining factor in diamond pricing is the cut. Color and clarity grade of a diamond affects the price range and usually overlaps. The cut alone can add as much as 50% difference in pricing for a particular color and clarity grading. Some other flaws in the diamond material may also cause another 25% difference. With these, it is clear that there can be about 75% variation in the pricing of two diamonds of the same weight, color and clarity. A gemologist also considers other characteristics of a diamond before making a judgment on the totality of a diamond.

5) Supposing that having a particular color and clarity grade and then looking for the lowest price will lead to the best diamond.

Shopping for color and clarity grades versus prices of diamonds in order to get the best value is not always favorably effective to a buyer. More often, the lowest priced diamond of good color and clarity has the lowest cut or with flaws in diamond material, so one must be very careful for diamonds with "bargain price"! Always be reminded that each grade combination falls under range of prices so that you won't be victimized by a dealer whose stone seems to have the "best price" but the most inferior in that grade class.

6.) Supposing that all diamonds are well cut

This is another myth that most buyers fall into trap. Statistic reports show that 95% of all diamonds cut are not correctly proportioned. And this is mainly brought about by the original shape of a rough diamond crystal. The further a diamond cutter deviates from the ideal proportion pattern of a diamond, the more carat weight he can be able to retain on the stone. This can be illustrated by a rough diamond which, if cut to an ideal proportion, would turn into 0.90 carat weight. But in order to achieve a bigger stone, a cutter can compromise the quality of cut by keeping a 1.00 carat size stone through cutting it with a high crown and deep pavilion. Consequently, this reduces the brilliance due to the angles of the facets that are incorrectly done. The jeweler can then make the consumer believe that the latter is getting a good deal of a 1.00 carat for the same price of a 0.90 carat well-cut diamond.

7.) Supposing that every diamond dealer has proper diamond grading standards

Bigger and better quality stones must only be bought with a certificate from a well-established laboratory such as GIA and EGL. But for smaller or lesser quality diamonds normally set in pendants, tennis bracelets and stud earrings do not always come with certificate, thus, making many dealers over grade the stones they are selling for a higher price. It is advisable to extensively check the credibility and reputation of a seller before buying the diamond.

VISIT LOS ANGELES DIAMOND SELLER TODAY, TO EXPERIENCE OUR WIDE VARIETY OF EXQUISITE DIAMONDS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIAMONDS AND JEWELRIES:

CALL US AT TOLL FREE 1.877.623.9494 OR EMAIL US AT info@losangelesdiamondseller.com

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Celebrity Engagement Ring Buzz

Hollywood celebrities are known for fashions especially on the red carpet. Wearing gorgeous gowns for women and nice and tight suits for men makes them look fabulous during their entourage. But celebrity couples also did something that makes them buzzing over tabloids, newspapers or TV shows, it’s their lady’s diamond engagement rings. Over the years, diamond engagement rings for Hollywood stars always create a big publicity and impact on their career, relationship and as well as their lifestyle. Paparazzi are taking pictures of the celebrities not just their appearance but also the diamond engagement rings wearing on their ring finger. Here are the recent celebrities who got engaged wearing their beautiful diamond engagement rings.