Diamond Ring Blog

The  Ttanzanite birthstone is a rare gem found only amidst bizarre geological formations rolling up from the expansive plains of northern Tanzania. Technically, it is just a blue Zoisite crystal. But the astonishing richness of its color encouraged jewelers to put it into a class of its own; they named this breathtaking blue wonder after its native country- Tanzania.

Tanzanite jewelry’s striking navy overlaid with mysterious violet can provide its wearer an impression of spunky, yet elegant confidence and authority. A stubborn stone, yet jewelers take great pains to cut against its defined cleavage and cook out the naturally occurring brownish tint and without cracking the stone. Combined with its rarity, this meticulous process makes the gem worth its substance in…tanzanite.

Tanzanite is delicate which should be gently cleaned with lukewarm water and a cloth. Avoid commercial and ultrasonic cleansing.

G. I. A. - Gemological Institute of America:

GIA was established in 1931 and it is the world’s largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning. Conceived 76 years ago in the impressive tradition of Europe’s most respected institutes. GIA not only discovers, through their “GIA “ research, but they also impart through “GIA” education, and applies through their “GIA” Gem Laboratory and Gem Instruments the gemological knowledge to ensure the public the trust in gems and jewelry.

I. G. I. - International Gemological Institute:

IGI is the largest independent gem grading and appraisal institute in the world, famous for their expertise and extensive experience in serving the diamond and jewelry industry for over 25 years.

E. G. L. - European Gemological Laboratory:

EGL is one of the world’s leading independent gemological laboratories. For over 25 years EGL has offered to the consumer’s and the fine jewelry trade the accurate, reliable gemstone identification and professional certification to endorse their gemstone purchases.

1. Never sleep while wearing your fine jewelry. Sleeping with your jewelry on is the number one cause of loosing gemstones, as you tend to not notice when “prongs” get snagged on sheets and clothing. Then you tug and tug on the sheet, which bends the prong allowing movement of the gemstone. It doesn’t take much to bend prongs enough to allow a gemstone to fall out of the setting.

2. Do not wear your jewelry while cleaning anything. Most cleaning products containing chlorine - bleach and will dissolve some of the precious metals used to create the very prongs that hold your gemstone in their setting. It is also not recommended that you not spend in a chlorinated pool while you are wearing your jewelry. This deterioration can occur over time making it virtually undetectable until it is too late!

Your budget is the number one limitation when purchasing diamond rings. There are many things to consider but let me make this a simple and down to earth explanation. IF you have a larger budget and want to buy larger diamond rings, then clarity is important. However, if you have a modest budget, then concentrate more on color when picking your diamond rings. Color is what can be noticed from across the room on big or small diamond rings. Clarity can really only be noticed by a trained expert who is up close to a diamond. How simple can this fact be. This is all about your ultimate desire.

Koh-i-Noor Diamond: 108.92 carats, was originally a round stone of 186 carats belonging to the Indian Raj. It was bought in 1739 by the Shah of Persia, who called it “Mountain of Light” (Koh-i-Noor). It came into the possession of the East India Company in 1850, who represented Queen Victoria, was re-cut and was set in the Crown of Queen Mary, wife of George V. It was then remounted in the crown of Queen Elizabeth, and is now kept in the tower of London.