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Matching the Ring to the Hand

While there are many traditional and classic settings for diamonds, these days there are just as many contemporary and innovative styles. Choosing a setting can be an enormous and daunting task. You could consider choosing a jewelry artist, making some sketches and working together on a design, but with such a wide and varied range [...]

Choosing a Setting

The part of the ring that holds the diamond in place is called the setting. Even on a gold ring, the setting is usually made out of platinum due to platinum’s superior strength and durability. On an engagement ring the most popular way to set a diamond is to set it with ‘claws’ or ‘prongs’, [...]

Heart Shaped Diamonds

Of all the gems, the one that most symbolizes love is definitely the diamond. It is, after all, the most precious of rocks, and diamonds are an essential ingredient in the modern engagement ring. An increasingly popular diamond cut for engagement rings is the heart cut. The heart shaped diamond has certainly gained popularity since [...]

Buying Diamonds Online

With all of the potential for scams concerning diamonds, buying diamonds online almost seems unthinkable! However, you actually can purchase diamonds online, without any problems – as long as you are careful. First, think about your reasons for wanting to purchase the diamond online, as opposed to making a purchase from a local jewelry store. [...]

Diamond Clarity – Understanding the Code

Diamond clarity is one the 4Cs of diamond qualities. It refers to any flaws, or inclusions in the diamond, and how visible or detectable they are. Inclusions can be foreign substances, or minute cracks or flaws. It also refers to the appearance of any surface flaws or scratches. As with the color grading scales, clarity [...]

Diamond Certificates – Why Are They Important?

a href=”http://engagementringstimelessdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/diamond-engagement-rings-3.jpg”> Diamond certificates from independent organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) provide a diamond grading report that gives you valuable information about the 4 C’s that were taken into consideration when the diamond was priced.  It’s important that you use an outside source for diamond certificates, instead of the jeweler who [...]

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  • The Four “C”s of Diamonds

    The Four “C”s of Diamonds

    Laboratories classify diamonds using a grading criteria in order to certify them. Four such criteria to understand when you’re looking at buying a diamond for wear for investment are known as the “Four C’s”. Which are color, cut, clarity and carat. Color occurs as the result of the composition of a diamond; it does not [...]

  • Tips for Knowing the Clarity of Diamonds

    Tips for Knowing the Clarity of Diamonds

    You may or may not know that Clarity is an essential feature of a diamond ring like a 14K White Gold 3 Three Stone Round Brilliant Diamond Anniversary Ring, and so it is important to know how to understand the clarity of and how to grade a diamond before you set out to buy one. [...]

  • Diamond Shapes

    Diamond Shapes

    The cut of a diamond refers to the way the stone is shaped and polished, how the facets are arranged and how deep or shallow it’s cut. There are various cuts of diamonds that refer to that, many of them patented. Both Ascher and Princess diamonds are square-shaped diamonds, but they are vastly different in [...]

  • Tips for Determining Diamond Prices

    Tips for Determining Diamond Prices

    Pricing most products is rather easy, once you take a bit of time to put together several factors. For instance, first, determine how much it costs to make your  item, how much it will cost to market that item, and then mark it up by 15 – 30% or more. Seems simple, right? Well, pricing [...]

  • Halo Set

    Halo Set

    This dazzling sparkling timeless ring is classic and can be used as an engagement ring, anniversary ring, bridal ring, promise ring, proposal ring, fashion ring, wedding ring, cocktail ring and also to represent eternal love between you and that special someone.

  • Colored Floral Clusters

    Colored Floral Clusters

    A spellbinding flower cluster of sapphire and diamonds in the style of the royal engagement ring worn by Princess Diana.

  • Floral Cluster

    Floral Cluster

    The delicate floral shape of this diamond cluster ring is feminine and understated. The simple gold band tapers at the shoulders to accentuate the stones.

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