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The diamond engagement ring is all about her. It should reflect her personal style and taste. After all, she will be the one wearing it, showing it off to friends, admiring it in her private moments. So as you begin your search for the perfect diamond engagement ring, we highly recommend getting a little bit [...]
Understanding the “4 Cs” of diamonds is the first step in your education process. Once you understand each of the 4 Cs – Carat Weight, Color, Clarity and Cut – and how these characteristics affect value, you are officially no longer a novice. The next step is taking this information and putting it to practical [...]
So you know she’s the one and you’re ready to pop ‘the question’… well almost. You need to start to look for the perfect ring—the one she will say yes to, the one she will wear every day, and the one she will show to all her friends. You may be thinking… No problem, I [...]
Cleaning and Care Proper care of your diamond jewelry is important. In the course of life, diamonds collect dirt and grease and as a result appear less brilliant. To keep your diamond jewelry looking its best, you should clean it regularly. Basic Cleaning Information Cleaning your diamond jewelry at home is easy to do. For [...]
If you plan to surprise her with the proposal, you want to make sure that the ring is the right size. A ring that won’t slip onto her finger can really put a damper on the moment! Since she’s going to wear the ring on the ring finger of her left hand, you’ll need to [...]
Are you Recently Engaged or Married and Want to Know the Secret to Caring for your Most Treasured Platinum Rings? Caring for platinum jewelry First off, congratulations on your smart and savvy decision to choose platinum for your engagement ring and/or wedding band! In fact, many members of the Kwiat family selected platinum for their [...]
I am often asked what “the rules” are when it comes to matching a wedding band to the engagement ring. Does the wedding ring have to exactly match the band of the engagement ring? Must the rings fit together to appear as if they are one ring? Some women ask if it is alright to [...]
Of all the tradeoffs and choices made in the selection of a diamond, the cut is the one thing that should never be compromised. The cut is the single most important element in determining how brilliant and beautiful the diamond is, and to sacrifice on the quality of the cut is to sacrifice the core beauty [...]
In diamonds, fluorescence is an attribute that is observed when the diamond exposed to invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. Under normal lighting conditions, a diamond’s fluorescence is not detectable to the eye. However, if a diamond is naturally fluorescent, it will emit a soft colored glow when viewed in ultraviolet light. This glow will last as [...]
The first thing I always explain when talking about color is that the differences between any two consecutive grades is very subtle and is often indistinguishable to the untrained eye. When looking at diamonds, you should not get overly focused on one specific color grade to the exclusion of grades near to it. The second [...]
