Diamond Ring Blog

If you’ve been considering a new neck chain, necklace or pendant, you might want to give some thought to your wardrobe before you make a purchase.  The necklines you wear have everything to do with what length necklace to choose.  The general rule is to contrast your neckline with the length of your necklace.  For example, choose a long necklace to contrast your turtleneck sweater, rather than letting it peek out the top of your collar or slip back inside. When wearing a scoop neckline, choose a necklace that fits well within the neckline for the most attractive look, whether with a pendant or perhaps a string of pearls.  There isn’t one length that will go with everything, so it is best to have an assortment of jewelry to work with all the necklines in your wardrobe.  For more information about neck chains and necklaces, visit www.mybargainjewels.com

I was once asked by a fellow that his wife had a diamond ring that she got as a present many years ago. He wanted to know more about it, what it is worth and etc…..
He said, “On the inner side of the band there are two numbers engraved which I suppose indicate something about the diamond as well as the band, but I don’t know what.”

It says 090 on one side. The other engraving is not as readable but I think it says T100.

He wanted to know, if I could tell him what those numbers meant.

So, my respond was if you really want to know what it is worth, take it to a jewelry appraiser or independent jeweler in your town. If the ring is of any great value (over $1000), you should have it appraised for insurance purposes.

As for the markings, without physically being able to measure the stone I could not say for sure, but the 090 might indicate that the ring contains 0.90 carats of diamonds. The markings may also refer to the lot number the ring came from, the style number of the casting, the manufacturer’s trademark or any number of other things.

Generally the inside of a ring is stamped with an indication of the type of metal the ring is made from in either European (950, 925, 900, 750, 525, 416 register, English register (Plat, SS, PD, 18k, 14k, 10k) or some combination of the two. Perhaps what you thought was T100 is actually one of the above.

Buy a book that she really enjoyes to read and she can’t wait to open up the book when she’s free. Cut out a hole the same size of the ring in the pages ( this takes a little bit time) . Place the ring in the book and present it to her.  Boy will she be surprised.

When we’re talking diamonds, the term “girdle” takes on a whole new meaning.  The girdle of a cut diamond is the outer edge, or perimeter, of the stone.  If you look at a diamond sideways, particularly under magnification, you will see that the girdle is not just an edge, but actually a polished (or unpolished) area of the stone.  The ideal girdle is “medium” to “slightly thick” in size.  The thickness of the girdle is important.  It affects both the value and the durability of a given stone.  an extremely thin girdle poses the real risk of chipping with normal wear. An extremely thick girdle will make a like-weight diamond appear smaller than a well-cut stone. Girdles may be thicker in non-round shaped diamonds to protect the stone at its points.

Enhancement is often used as another word for treatment.  However, it has a broader meaning as well.  Enhancement also refers to the faceting and polishing of a gem.