For new round diamonds buy a diamond with a GIA lab report. GIA is the Gemological Institute of America and they are the world’s foremost authority in gems and gemology.
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When I was a student at the GIA we were taught about all of the different diamond cuts, and the Old European Cut was one of the more interesting.
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Many people recognize the Hope diamond as the large blue diamond in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.
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Old Mine Cut diamonds were first cut in the 1700’s and they were popular prior to the Old European Cut diamonds.
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The short answer is that there is no such grade as an “A color” when it comes to diamonds, or a B color or even a C color.
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Each Antique and Vintage jewelry item is unique and genuinely old, and as such, the “cost method” to reproduce a copy of the item at today’s rates is not used to help determine market value.
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Rhodium is a precious metal that is one of the 6 members of the platinum group.
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Insurance for your jewelry is essential to protect your valuable possession from loss, theft, or damage. Jewelry insurance provides financial coverage in case of unforeseen events.
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Have you been wondering how much your great-grandmother’s diamond ring is worth?
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Fine jewelry is an investment. It is one of your most important purchases.
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It can be intimidating to find a qualified jewelry appraiser. Several questions are spinning through
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A jewelry appraisal is a crucial step in protecting the value of your jewelry. A regular appraisal is a
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Some may believe that getting a jewelry appraisal is a waste of time and not worth the extra cost.
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