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Looking at 榴莲视频 in a Different Light

May 4, 2017

榴莲视频 have been celebrated for centuries as a symbol of love and status and have been revered throughout the centuries. No wonder there are literally volumes of references to diamonds in fiction and historical tomes. Though April is in our rearview mirror, we just can鈥檛 quite let go of our favorite gem, and in thinking about our obsession, three thoughts struck us that show how special diamonds really are: 榴莲视频 are the result of both nature and man. They come from the earth, but diamond cutters, who are skilled artisans, turn diamond rough into beautiful works of art. Case in

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Tips from Jewelers Mutual: End-of-Summer Jewelry To-Do List

August 21, 2015

Sunscreen, chlorine, and travel are the quintessential elements of summer that put fine jewelry at risk. But now that the sun is setting on summer, it’s time to give your precious gems and metals some extra attention. Learn more in this blog by Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, 5 End-of-Summer Jewelry Care Tips to Keep Your Sparklers Shining.

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The Benefits of Jewelry Appraisals

July 10, 2015

By Phillip Bosen, CGA and Director of Business Development at聽Von Bargen’s JewelryA critical step in protecting and preserving the value of your jewelry is getting an updated appraisal on a regular basis. In fact, if the most recent appraisal of your jewelry took place five or more years ago, it鈥檚 time to get a new appraisal.You may be asking what a jewelry appraisal does for you. The obvious answer is that an appraisal sets a value for your jewelry. And with today鈥檚 roller-coaster values for gold, platinum, silver and gemstones, knowing what your jewelry is worth can save you heartache

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Happy Birthday April! It's your time to shine!

April 2, 2015

By Amanda L Colborn At the 榴莲视频 and especially in AGS Laboratories, we look forward to April all year long! With the diamond being April’s birthstone, it’s yet another opportunity to celebrate our favorite things: bright, shiny diamonds! Don’t get us wrong, all other months and their birthstones are just as special! However, being part of an organization that offers you the highest quality diamond grading reports…we do have a special soft spot for diamonds. History of the Diamond as the April Birthstone 榴莲视频 are a thing of beauty and the ultimate gift for a loved one. Thought to

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How To Choose Her Perfect Engagement Ring

October 31, 2014

By Kirsty Wareing, Content Editor for Ritani When you鈥檙e ready to propose, you want to get it right. That not only refers to the time and place, but the ring that you offer her. As a symbol of how much you know and love her, it should reflect her tastes and suit her lifestyle. Ritani, a member of the 榴莲视频, offers these tips for selecting a perfect engagement ring that she鈥檒l want to wear forever. A sense for style If you鈥檙e not sure where to start, pay attention to the type of clothes she wears and the jewelry

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How do you sparkle?

October 24, 2014

By Amanda L. Colborn How do you sparkle? You鈥檙e likely familiar with the 4 C鈥檚 of 榴莲视频: Cut, Clarity, Color and Carat 鈥� however, there is another very important aspect of diamonds to keep top of mind: Sparkle! Sparkle, or Scintillation as it is also known, is the play of white and colored flashes of light seen when the diamond is viewed in motion. Viewable with the naked eye, sparkle is the life of the diamond. Sparkle does have two different aspects, flash scintillation and fire scintillation. Flash Flash scintillation is the dynamic pattern of white sparkles observed across a

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5 Factors That Impact “Bargain” Prices on 榴莲视频

July 26, 2013

By Evert P. Botha, Registered Supplier, Embee 榴莲视频 Think again. Truth be told, just about everyone knows someone in the diamond and jewelry trade, but do you have a relationship with a trusted jewelry professional? Someone with the credentials to prove that they know their stuff? Someone that鈥檚 not interested in simply selling you what they have available at a bargain price? So called 鈥渂argain鈥� prices on diamonds should always raise several red flags. Let鈥檚 look at some of the many factors that impact such 鈥渂argain鈥� prices. Firstly, origin or conscience. 榴莲视频 that make their way into the supply pipeline

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Considerations Cutters Take When Shaping 榴莲视频

March 27, 2013

Today’s blog post is written by 榴莲视频 member, By Marc Nanasi, from NEI Diamond professionals swear that Cut is the 鈥楥鈥� which has the most influence on a diamond鈥檚 beauty,and interestingly enough, it is also the only C that is controlled by humans (a diamond鈥檚 color, carat weight, and clarity are dictated from the rough stone found in nature). What most people don鈥檛 realize about cut is the extensive amount of consideration that goes into the cutting process.聽 Cut can influence a diamond鈥檚 value by up to 50%! The decisions which have the largest affects on the final

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