Category: Diamonds

Asscher cut diamonds are a pretty special topic in the diamond world. They leave a very different impression than the majority of other cuts out there. Instead of capturing your attention with the expected sparkle or shine that you’d expect, it lures you in with its hallway-looking pattern that appears to sink into an infinite…

There are certain types of diamonds that we’ve all heard of and that we’ve probably seen, at least in movies – if not in real life. Emerald cut diamonds are one of those diamonds that are well-known by the general populace and are easily recognizable almost anywhere in the world. Besides that, this diamond has…

Something called a princess cut diamond indeed sounds expensive. Well, you’d be both right – and wrong – if you’re thinking like that. The princess cut diamonds are currently one of the most popular diamonds, and it seems that the fascination with this cut won’t be dying out anytime soon. That leads us to believe…

The radiant cut may indeed be considered as a hybrid cut that combines the benefits of the three most common diamond shapes – round, Asscher, and emerald cut. It features the same fire and brilliance as a round cut, the trimmed corners as an Asscher cut, and the “openness” of an emerald cut. Radiant cut diamonds…

Choosing a perfect diamond for an engagement ring can be pretty overwhelming with all the different shapes available on the market.  So, if you’re looking for a more angular shape for your diamond, you would probably be looking at radiant cuts and princess cuts. But when it comes to the radiant cut vs. princess cut,…

While searching for a perfect diamond for your engagement ring, you’re bound to come across a wide range of different diamond shapes. However, you’ll notice that some of them look might pretty similar to one another – for example, radiants and cushions. Radiant cut vs. cushion, which diamond shape is right for you? While these two…

When you think of a diamond, you probably visualize a bright white, dazzling brilliant stone put in a ring. Colored diamonds, on the other hand, have been found – or rather rediscovered – by jewelry makers.  So, do you know what are black diamonds? While blue, pink, and yellow diamonds are the kings of auctions,…

You want to buy a piece of jewelry with a nice, shiny gem at the center of it, but you’re not sure which gem is the best? Or you’re thinking about investing in some more valuable gemstones to get you a profit down the line. And you’ve heard that, aside from diamonds, white sapphires are…

We’ve all heard of both diamonds and quartz – but the real question here is what makes these two similar – and what makes them different. Both of these rocks are pretty popular in the world at the moment, but for different reasons, and that’s what we’ll be discussing today. Besides, the dichotomy of diamond…

While shopping for jewelry, you’re bound to come across a diamond set in platinum – among many other types of settings. These materials are famous for their bling and a lifetime of wear.  Given that both diamond and platinum are harder to come by, which of these two is the better material? Diamond vs. platinum,…