Jewelry Blog
Video: The Creation of a Custom Engagement Ring by High Performance Diamonds
Tue, 07 May 2013By Erika Winters
With engagement rings there are a dizzying array of choices, so some opt for a custom-made ring. When going custom, you get to choose from a variety of styles to create your ultimate dream ring. So how does the custom process work? In the following video, High Performance Diamonds walks us through from start to finish.
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New Pricescope Guide for Consumers: How to Sell Your Diamonds
Thu, 28 Feb 2013By Erika Winters
Looking for information on how to sell a diamond? We've just added a great new diamond-selling guide for consumers written by independent jewelry appraisers Neil Beaty and David Atlas and edited by diamond expert John Pollard. The tutorial, How to Sell Your Diamonds: A Guide for Consumers, outlines five primary sales strategies for consumer sellers.
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Surprise Proposal? Yes. Surprise Engagement Ring? Eh, Not So Much.
Fri, 25 Jan 2013By Erika Winters
Surprise! She said yes! She loves you! But the ring? Not so much. It doesn't suit her lifestyle, her tastes, or her sensibilities--it's just not her. While some women will be over-the-moon with a surprise engagement ring, many will not. And it feels a little odd to be writing something so obvious, but times have changed. Couples are getting married later in life, women are earning more than ever before, mangagement rings are on the rise, and same-sex couples can marry...in some countries and U.S. states anyway. So why are men still picking out the engagement ring? And should they? The answer is definitely up to the couple, but we hope that both parties are involved in the decision.
Window shopping is a great way to learn about her tastes. You may think she wants a simple solitaire when she has her eyes set on an ornate halo style like this Beaudry Couture engagement ring.
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Importance of Good Colored Gemstone Cutting by John Dyer
Wed, 02 May 2012By Erika W.
Master gemstone cutter and AGTA Cutting Edge Award winner, John Dyer, discusses the importance of quality colored gemstone cutting in the following video. From oversized "windows" to poor polish, Dyer illustrates common problems with colored stone cuts often found in the marketplace. With changes in cutting angles, some poorly cut gemstones can be maximized to better display color and inherent beauty.
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7 Tips for Successful CAD Design by Wink Jones
Tue, 20 Mar 2012By Erika W.
Pricescope Featured Sponsor and active forum member, Wink Jones, has written an article on the CAD (Computer-aided design) process for consumers. The article illustrates the process with before-and-after pictures of CAD designed jewelry pieces and concludes with a helpful set of tips for consumers.
**Check out Wink's article for an in-depth look at the CAD design process: Custom Jewelry Design Process with CAD
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10 Tips to Get You to the Proposal without Losing the Ring
Wed, 06 Jul 2011By Jessica VandenHouten of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
The stress of picking out the perfect engagement ring, purchasing it, and then mustering up the courage to propose can make men a nervous wreck. It makes perfect sense why the proposal brings so much pressure. Especially since the precious ring is often coming next in line after the house and car in terms of most valuable household assets. That is a lot to lose!
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Recycle Your Jewelry! Part Two
Mon, 10 Jan 2011By Erika W.
Recycled Jewelry - Before and After Pics
Visit Recycle Your Jewelry - Part One for simple tips on how to maximize the potential of valuable unused diamonds, colored stones and mountings. Now, get inspired by jewelry recycling projects posted by Pricescopers. It's time to revive your jewels!
1. Ballerina to Bezels
A family piece is recycled into two contemporary jewelry pieces- .28 ct diamond bezel pendant and .50 ct diamond band. A fantastic use of diamonds that were hidden away in the jewelry box!
Before
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Recycle your Jewelry! Part One
Wed, 05 Jan 2011By Erika W.
Revamp your Jewelry Box - Out with the Old, In with the New!
New holiday baubles making your jewelry box feel a little crowded? It's time to take stock! If you've been collecting jewelry for awhile, you may find your tastes change over the years. Maybe that big gold nugget ring doesn't do it for you anymore, or maybe you have a tangle of old chains from the 80s-or a bunch of single earrings with no mates! Love the diamonds in an old cluster ring, but couldn't care less for the setting? Time to re-group!
1. Take stock of your jewelry collection
First, open up your jewelry box and take stock. Ultimately you'll want a clean and organized jewel case like PearlDahhhling's shown below. Do an inventory.
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Jewelry Basics - 5 Classics Every Woman Needs
Wed, 27 Oct 2010By Erika W.
Jewelry Basics for Ladies
Every woman needs classic jewelry pieces for her wardrobe. These go-to jewelry staples will take you from work to play, and will provide you with a solid foundation for your collection. Buying for your lady? Take a peek inside her jewelry box, and see if she is missing one of these classics. Start building that diamond jewelry wardrobe!
