Should I expect a certificate when buying diamonds online?
Not all jewelers offer certificates for their diamonds, and not all jewelers who have certificates for some of their diamonds will necessarily have them for every stone in their stock. If you insist on certified diamonds (not a bad thing), you may have to look harder to find the
right stone for you, but the end result will be a perfected diamond that has precisely the attributes you want it to have.
What are the different types of gemstone cuts?
Not all stones can receive the same types of cuts due to their chemical composition and softness. Also, due to the way the stones reflect the light, their beauty may be seriously impacted by certain cuts. Pearls, for example, are never cut, and opals are very limited in the types of cuts they can receive in order to keep them from breaking. Diamonds may receive many cuts and are open to any of the types listed below:
- Round Cut: The traditional and most popular diamond shape - think Superman.
- Pear Cut: Also known as a teardrop. Has 58 facets.
- Oval Cut: Are oval in shape when viewed from the top. Has 56 facets.
- Marquise Cut: Are longer ovals with "pointed" ends. Has 56 facets.
- Emerald Cut: The traditional, rectangular shape for emeralds.
- Princess Cut:A square cut with sharp, uncut corners. Has 76 facets.
- Heart Cut: Increasingly popular, these diamonds have the traditional heart shape and are used for romantic occasions.
- Radiant Cut: Radiant cuts are square like the princess, but the corners are slightly rounded. Has 62-70 facets.
- Triangle Cut: Triangle cut diamonds are rare in jewelry and typically only used for very large stones.
What are the Four Cs in rating gemstones?
Clarity, Cut, Carat and Color. The value of each will vary from gemstone to gemstone, but usually the color of a stone is the most important aspect in determining its value.
- Color: The color/hue of a stone. Unless you are dealing with stones that are traditionally clear such as diamonds, generally a stone with a dark, deep hue is more valuable than a pale one.
- Clarity: How clearly a stone catches or reflects light. Some stones such as onyx, are black and clarity in them is a measure of how clear of imperfections the stone is on the surface.
- Cut: How a stone is cut. Not important for all stones (pearls, for example, are never cut), the shape and quality of a stone's cut does much for its value.
- Carat: The size of the stone. Though this is often the first thing people look for when choosing a stone (the most carat they can afford), it is not the factor that gives most stones their greatest value.
Is buying eternal jewelry online safe?
Different jewelers will have different regulations regarding how their product is handled and shipped. Make sure you check before ordering, to be sure that your jewelry will be insured and shipped in an approved package.
Is my information safe?
Information transmitted to and through this site is highly encrypted and uses the latest secure socket layer (SSL) technology.
