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Archive for January, 2009

All About the Clarity of Diamonds

By berclegee on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 | No Comments

Clarity is an important aspect of a diamond, and it is important to know how to grade the clarity of a diamond before you buy one. It is actually quite easy to learn how to grade the clarity of a diamond. There are basically two things that you must understand: Diamonds with visual inclusions and [...]

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How to Buy Diamond Engagement Rings

By berclegee on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 | No Comments

There is much to consider when purchasing a diamond – especially diamond engagement rings! The tradition of presenting a woman with a diamond engagement ring when proposing began in 1477 when Archduke Maximilian presented a diamond ring to Mary of Burgundy – and in most cases, the woman you plan to propose to will expect [...]

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Ruby and Sapphire

By berclegee on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

It's hard to imagine that a mineral with a name as mundane as corundum yields gems as exquisite as the ruby and sapphire, or even that these two stones, so different in color and mystique, are actually the same mineral family. Lucky you if your birthstone is sapphire (September) or ruby (July). These are among [...]

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Certified diamond

By berclegee on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Diamond certification is essential when you're buying a diamond and is different from a jeweler's appraisal, although the certification is part of any appraisal. Many diamonds look the same, but not all of them are going to be of the quality you might like. Diamond certification is the written proof of a diamond's attributes. Without [...]

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Rose Quartz

By berclegee on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

Who doesn't love rose quartz in all its varying hues of pink? Rose quartz takes its name from the flower because of its translucent and delicate pink color caused by traces of iron, manganese or titanium. Rose quartz is usually very large – meaning that it doesn't form crystals. Rose quartz is found in Madagascar, [...]

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