How to Maximize a Diamond’s Sparkle
Is a diamond without sparkle still a girl’s best friend? Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a significant other, luster and shine are likely non-negotiable features. The sparkle effect highlights and emphasizes the stone’s beauty, helping it stand out from other gems. How can you maximize the sparkle of your diamond jewelry? Why Do Diamonds…
How to Wear a Watch: Rules & Social Occasions
Over the decades, watches have evolved from practical items to a status symbol. This shift over the past 15 years has elevated the craftsmanship of Swiss watchmaking and introduced an extensive array of design and technical features. Even with these changes, the age-old rules surrounding watches and social occasions still stand. As such, keep the…
What Is Diamond Clarity?
The factors of diamond grading are categorized as the “four Cs” – cut, carat, clarity and color. Of these four, clarity is one of the least straightforward. For gemstones, clarity relates to the number of inclusions you’ll notice with the naked eye and magnification methods. As you search for a loose stone or piece of…
What Should You Know About Ring Resizing?
When you decide to propose, you may find the engagement ring doesn’t quite fit your fiancée’s finger. Whether you selected the ring or it’s been in the family for generations, it may prove to be too loose or tight. In either scenario, resizing yields a better fit. However, the process is not as straightforward as…
What to Know About White Gold
If you’ve ever mistakenly identified a piece of jewelry as silver, it was likely white gold. It sounds and looks luxurious with it’s added sheen, but where exactly does white gold fall on the spectrum of quality jewelry? White Gold Basics Much like nearly all gold jewelry on the market, white gold is an alloy….
