Jewelry guides and blog

What diamond clarity is best

Yves Lemay | Nov 05, 20

An engagement ring purpose is to be worn daily and therefore you might not need a perfectly cleaned stone. I would say that best would be to avoid gemstones, in which a major inclusion, like a long crack (also called feather in the trade), is located right under the table.

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Yves Lemay | Oct 22, 20
What diamond color is best

Most people describe diamonds as *white*, standard typical diamonds that we see in our daily lives. But this is wrong for 2 reasons. Continue reading

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Yves Lemay | Oct 13, 20
Why is 0.95ct better than 1ct diamond? - Diamond shapes and carat weight: pay less, get more!

Why is 0.95ct better than 1ct diamond?
Diamond shapes and carat weight: pay less, get more!

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Yves Lemay | Aug 28, 20
The GIA colored stone grading system

The beautiful color of a gemstone is its most defining characteristic, and many jewelers consider it to be the most important evaluation criterion. Color is divided into three basic properties: Hue, Tone, and Saturation.

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Yves Lemay | Aug 23, 20
How to appreciate the quality of jewelry (before you buy)

When it comes to appreciating the quality of a piece of jewelry, there are three major things you must look for: -Base metals -Gemstones -Craftsmanship

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Yves Lemay | Aug 18, 20
Everything that you need to know about jewelry metals

If I say the word "ring," the first image that will come to mind for most people will be yellow-colored. Gold has been a metal of choice for jewelry for thousands of years... and still is today. The king of metals is seemingly irreplaceable, even though many other metals made their entry into the market in recent years.

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Yves Lemay | Aug 12, 20
The 4 types of pearls that you need to know before purchase

There are two major types of cultured pearls; freshwater and saltwater pearls. Freshwater pearls primarily come from China.Saltwater pearls, which include Akoya, Tahitian, and South Sea, are grown in bays, inlets, and atolls in many places around the world.

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