Pages

Showing posts with label oval diamonds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oval diamonds. Show all posts

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Heart Shaped Diamond Ring – a symbol of eternal love



Life is impossible without the heart, and so is love. It is a vital organ of the human body which has been associated with love since time immemorial. Diamond - an indestructible, impenetrable and impervious gem is a vital symbol of love as well. Thus, it makes perfect sense to combine the two and create a unique jewel to symbolize eternal love. 

The heart shaped diamond has 58 facets, which are symmetrically aligned on top of each other to bring out a perfect shimmer. Perfectly cut heart engagement rings would have a high quality of light reflection and absorption. Similar to the oval cut diamond, heart engagement rings also create an optical illusion and appear larger than their original size. This is mainly because of the multiple facets of the diamond.  However, a poorly cut design would have a “bow tie” effect, which would expose blemishes and tints inside the diamond.

Notwithstanding sentimental values, there are plenty of considerations to make when purchasing a heart shaped diamond ring or pendant. Like any other diamond, heart engagement rings should have a certification by the GSI or its equivalent. The ideal proportion for a heart shaped stone should be 1:1 (length-width). 

Heart engagement rings are available in different settings, but the 5-prong is considered as ideal. However, some couples may use the 3-prong setting to get the famous Three Stone effect. Accented rings with oval shaped diamonds are also a popular option. 

It should be checked whether the lobes of the diamond are symmetrical or not. Lobes are rounded areas in a diamond. They should be equally shaped otherwise the diamond would look odd and disproportionate.  

Visiting different shops and e-stores for a broader knowledge of the different types of heart shaped diamonds would be beneficial in the long run. Instead of making a hasty purchase it is advisable to be well informed and research gem-grading reports to judge a real diamond from a fake one. Unlike purchasing vegetables, when purchasing diamonds every step needs to be taken in the right direction to ensure that the right item is purchased. If for example heart engagement rings are purchased from online stores, it has to be ensured as to whether or not the store has a return policy. A gemologist or the nearest jeweler would be able to double check its authenticity and purity. Genuine heart engagement rings should not have any manufacturing loopholes and should pass the GIA gem grading test.

Loose Diamonds Certified by the GIA

The price of a preset diamond ring at a jewelry shop consists of the setting of the ring, the cost involved in shaping the diamond, and the seller’s profit. Rather than buying an expensive preset diamond the less expensive option is buying a loose diamond and giving it the shape that one wishes. 

Once diamonds are mined and extracted, they are polished and cut by skilled workers and then sent to buyers worldwide. These diamonds are known as ‘loose diamonds’ as they are neither pre-set nor customized before they are sold to buyers.  

Loose diamonds should be certified by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). This certification is based on four factors which are the ‘4 Cs’. These 4Cs are – Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat. Loose diamonds are tested at GIA’s laboratories to check their authenticity. The 4Cs help in determining the purity of a loose diamond. A genuine diamond should have an ideal cut, clarity, carat weight and color. If a diamond fails to meet these criteria, it will not be certified by GIA. GIA’s diamond-grading reports should be evaluated to ascertain the genuineness of diamonds.  

Generally, GIA certified loose diamonds are pricier than other diamonds because of their tried and tested purity and genuineness. 

It may seem unsafe, but in reality, online stores are the perfect places to buy loose diamonds. Prior to placing an order thorough research on the different types of loose diamonds online should be conducted for one’s own knowledge and education with regard to the GIA certification. It’s a well-known fact that investing in a diamond is hefty. Therefore cautiousness about where one buys them from is essential. Buying loose diamonds from stores that offer a genuine return policy would be prudent. 

Given the fact that they are a rarity and expensive, diamonds are definitely a sound investment that one could make. This is the reason behind people preferring to buy GIA certified loose diamonds and other precious gemstones to improve their financial security even further. While currencies and economies would continually dwindle, a diamond however would remain priceless forever. 

Loose diamond can be customized into jewelry. All that needs to be done is to have a reputed jeweler custom design the jewelry to suit one’s needs. It saves a lot of money which otherwise may have been spent on a pre-set diamond ring or a diamond necklace.

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Brilliant cut diamond wedding rings

Have you ever wondered why a lot of people prefer the brilliant cut diamonds whenever they are looking for wedding rings?

According to credible reports, brilliant cut diamond rings are very common for married persons. There are different reasons why people prefer these diamonds when they want to get married, and you can be sure that tastes and preferences do play quite the role in such a selection.


When planning for a wedding, and a big one to that end, a lot of people usually like to focus on the appeal and the overall look and design of their wedding. This is something that you can achieve from the round brilliant cut diamonds rings. These are usually multi-faceted and it is because of this that they appeal to so many people. These are the kind of diamonds that will make you stand out from the crowd. Considering the fact that ladies usually like to flaunt the latest gem on their fingers, there is no doubt that the brilliant cut diamonds will indeed be the perfect stones for such an occasion.

The design of the brilliant cut diamonds makes them unique when you compare with other diamonds. The stones are usually cut in a round shape while at the same time there are different facets which are meant to increase their brilliance. When you shine some good light on the brilliant cut diamonds, you will be able to appreciate the manner in which the light is reflected, in the process appreciating the allure of this diamond to wedding planners and lovers alike.

One of the reasons why brilliant cut diamonds have been able to thrill so many lovers is the fact that they have actually been around for so long. The very first of these diamonds was developed in 1919. With all these years of experience in adorning wedding rings there is no doubt that the round brilliant cut diamond rings really are the best choice for your wedding ring.

In a bid to increase the brilliance of these diamonds, they usually are construed of 58 facets, all which reflect light in a different way. As a result of this therefore the brilliant cut diamonds become your best bet for a wedding by all means. Apart from gracing the wedding rings, the brilliant cut diamonds have also become so popular with ladies in as far as earrings and pendant necklaces are concerned. There are also a lot of guys who purchase these diamonds for stud earrings.


The round brilliant cut diamond ring is today’s most popular diamond cut. A radiant cut diamonds consists of 57 facets (58 with a culet) and displays the most fire and scintillation of all the cuts