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Differences in Diamond Labs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by mrahm

I have discussed the issue of different diamond grading labs in the past and whether it is important to get a lab certificate for your diamond. There is an interesting article out today regarding two law suits against a jeweler … Continue reading →

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Diamond simulants vs. synthetics: What’s real, what’s not?

Posted on December 11, 2013 by mrahm

My previous posts comparing Forever Brilliant Moissanite and Chatham white sapphires made me want to revisit the topic of other diamond alternatives that can create some confusion. If you’re in the market for a real lab-grown diamond or high quality … Continue reading →

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Eco-friendly, conflict-free diamond alternatives

Posted on December 2, 2013 by mrahm

Lately I’ve been receiving quite a few questions about diamond alternatives for our selection of diamond and gemstone engagement rings. My customers tend to prefer real stones that are lab-grown rather than simulants such as CZ. They want something that … Continue reading →

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How A Diamond’s Pavilion Affects Its Beauty

Posted on July 29, 2013 by mrahm

Previously I discussed the role and effects of the girdle on a stone. Now I’d like to touch on the pavilion. The pavilion is the bottom of the stone under the girdle. The size and shape of the pavilion can … Continue reading →

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Cold As Ice

Posted on March 23, 2012 by mrahm

Ice seems an appropriate slang term for diamonds…not only because a gorgeous colorless diamond can be as clear as ice, but also because they can be cold as ice. This interesting diamond crystal cluster is an amazing specimen because most … Continue reading →

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Affordable Diamond Alternatives

Posted on December 1, 2011 by mrahm

So many of our customers are either green-minded, budget conscious or conflict-conscious and no amount of pursuasion will change their minds…they simply do not want a diamond as the center stone in their engagement ring. For this reason, we’ve prepared … Continue reading →

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Diamond’s History, Part II

Posted on April 11, 2011 by mrahm

As I mentioned in my previous post, experts believe the diamonds we see today were delivered to the earth some 2.5 billion and 20 million years ago. As such, diamonds have been known to man throughout civilizations. It is believed … Continue reading →

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