The purpose of this article is to examine the role of designer engagement rings in the overall bridal jewelry market, to understand how engagement ring designers operate, and to compare and contrast their offerings with “generic” or non-branded jewelry. The intent is to help consumers understand the designer's value...
An article about the evolution of the most classic and iconic diamond shape, the cushion shape. Cleaving, the first shaping of diamonds Diamonds where around at least since Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) wrote in his “Naturalis Historia” (Natural History book XXXVII) which mentioned Adamas (dia...
The most recognizable and arguably the top designer brand in the bridal space is Tacori. But Tacori is about more than just bridal. The ‘Tacori Girl’ can choose to build a jewelry collection that shares the unique style aesthetic of her engagement ring and wedding band. And for her significant other, gift giving ...
Nineteen years ago the Gemological Institute of America, (GIA), published the results of a human experiment in the observation of diamonds with various amounts of blue fluorescence. The article was entitled “A Contribution to Understanding the Effect of Blue Fluorescence on the Appearance of Diamonds”. An introducto...
Over Grading of Blue Fluorescent Diamonds Revisited VIEW POST
This article discusses some of the issues and considerations involved in deciding what approach to take for those who don’t want something “off the shelf”. Quick Summary: Survey several of the top designer brands to get an overview of look and feel and to see the range of variations possible. Go deeper int...
We thought the pricescope community would be interested in learning about a brilliant initiative that will have impacts in communities in diamond mining areas as well as communities all over the world. When we sent a message to the Diamond Development Initiative recommending that this product might be synergistic f...
Gravity Light – A Brilliant Solution for millions of people off the grid VIEW POST
Ask 10 jewelers about one diamond and you might hear 10 different stories. Ask 10 independent appraisers and the clinical analysis may agree, but terminology and methodology can vary. But ask 10 PriceScope prosumers and you often see unanimous agreement. Curious, isn’t it? What could possibly cause a diverse gro...
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