“Can you think of a good reason why the diamonds in “*” store are not GIA certified? I was absolutely floored by the fact that “*” company doesn’t use an independent laboratory to certify their diamonds! The sales clerk told...
How important are hearts and arrows?One of the most common questions that we receive from clients pertains to the importance of whether a diamond exhibits a crisp and complete pattern of hearts and arrows. The reality is that what seems...
“I’m looking for the best value engagement ring I can get for about $2500 with a center stone from the Brian Gavin Signature round collection. I’ve been researching diamonds for awhile now, and have reached the conclusion that Brian Gavin...
“My girlfriend and I are shopping for an engagement ring. I don’t know how many couples shop for the engagement ring together, but it seems like a more intelligent approach to me. This way she is certain to get the...
“My girlfriend wants a three stone diamond engagement ring. We’re wondering what are the best shape accents for a 3 stone ring? We’ve seen rings with round accents, pear shape accents, and tapered baguettes. Is one shape of diamond accent...
Can you tell me why it seems that Canadian diamonds are more expensive? I’m shopping for an engagement ring and thought it would be kind of cool to buy a Canadian diamond since my girlfriend is from Canada. The first...
“I have a special request which I’m hoping you will accept. I know that most online diamond dealers will not sell an engagement ring unless it is purchased in conjunction with one of their diamonds. But the fact of the...
“I’m wondering how different metal colors affect diamonds in a setting. I recently ran across an article on the different diamond color grades, which suggested that different metal colors can influence diamond color. I mentioned this to a local jeweler,...
“We’re shopping for an engagement ring, and my girlfriend really likes the look of this halo setting by Brian Gavin which only seems to be available in 18k white gold. All of the rings which we’ve looked at in local...
