Loose Diamonds for Sale

Generally used for insurance purposes, Loose Diamond for sale appraisals are incredibly useful in estimating the value of a particular stone, whether loose, mounted or used in jewelry. While the value of a Loose Diamond for sale can change considerably over time, the estimate is used as a general guideline to determine the replacement value if it were to be stolen.

When purchasing a loose diamond for sale appraisal, it’s important to avoid in-house appraisals because the value is often overestimated, making the estimate essentially worthless in determining the replacement value of your stone. When choosing a Loose Diamond appraiser it’s important that the company be legitimate, unbiased and independent from any jewelry store or wholesaler. For potential Loose Diamond buyers who would like to insure their Loose Diamond, a Loose Diamond appraisal certificate is absolutely essential.
Read more!

Perfect Diamond Engagement Ring

We know, we know, you'd be happy with a twist tie as long as you're engaged to Mr. Right. But trust us, he wants to know what you want. Before the cynics unite and say that engagement rings have nothing to do with love or marriage, let's be practical: An engagement ring is a big investment, and unlike most jewelry that goes in and out of style over time, this is one piece that should look and feel timeless. Make his search for the perfect engagement ring easier by dropping the right clues.
Read more!

Diamond Engagement Ring

The history of the Engagement Diamond Ring is more about myth and fantasy than actual fact until you enter the 20th Century when a marked turn of events shapes public opinion beyond all doubt.

Today almost everyone's interpretation of the Engagement Diamond Ring is something along these lines: "A symbol of ever lasting purity, love, devotion and commitment between two people". But where did it all start?

The earliest surviving records have shown that Archduke Maximillian of Hamburg may have started the trend among the European wealthy and royalty of giving Engagement Diamond Ring in 1477 by giving Mary of Burgundy a diamond betrothal ring.

What happened before 1477? Was there such a thing as an Engagement Diamond Ring and if so were they set with diamonds?
Read more!