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Sndgems jewelry guides are easy to use, interesting and helpful guide to buying jewelry online. Our jewelry guides are indispensable guide to judging jewelry characterstics, distinguishing genuine from imitation, making wise choices, useful to all type of consumers, from professional jewelry to online searchers. Our diamond guides help everyone in viewing diamonds as gemologists, diamond experts, diamond dealers, experienced lapidaries,
diamond buyers and online customers. Our diamond guides dissects each aspect of diamond value in detail with a wealth of diamond grading information. Our gemstone guides help everyone in viewing colored gemstones as gemologists, gem dealers, experienced lapidaries, gem buyers and online customers. Our gemstone guides dissects each aspect of ruby, sapphire, ruby value in detail with a wealth of gemstone grading information. Our guides offers step-by-step instructions for how to examine
and judge the quality and craftsmanship and materials even if you dont know anything about jewelry. If you're thinking of buying jewelry online this guide is a best place to start. Our guides will help you to know about jewelry details such as finishes, settings, flaws and fakes. Our guides cover diamonds, gemstones, jewelry craftsmanship, treatments, diamond and gems sources, appraisals. There is something for everyone.
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Diamond Buying Guide: Sndgems diamond buying guide is designed to answer all your questions about diamonds like diamond characteristics, how to differentiate between cuts and clarity, real and fake diamonds, diamond certification, famous diamond mines, diamond history, diamond types and many more diamond topics that will help you to make a well informed decision while making a purchase. Read more here.
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| All about Diamond Shapes |
Diamond Cuts & Fluoroscence |
All About Diamond Clarity |
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Diamond Shapes:The beauty of any piece of diamond jewelry
depends on the cut and shape of the diamond that is used to make the jewelry. So
a thorough understanding of the various diamond shapes is critical to produce an
end product which is illuminating, glamorous & exquisite to look at. Our
Diamond shapes guide will help you understand the different diamond shapes so
that you can select the best that meets your needs and tastes. To learn about all the different diamond shapes i.e Round Diamonds, Radiant Diamonds, Cushion cut Diamonds,AsscherCut Diamonds, Princess Cut Diamonds, Emerald Cut diamonds, Trillion Cut, Marquise Cut dimonds, Heart shaped diamonds, Pear shaped diamonds and oval shaped diamonds. Read more here.
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Diamond Cuts: In
its natural state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of a master
craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. What draws out its
brilliance is the cut of the diamond, which under ideal circumstances maximizes
the optical properties within the diamond, particularly its ability to refract
light and disperse color. View Diamond Cut
Details.
Fluorescent diamonds, especially the extreme rare cases known as overblues, give a
diamond a visible haziness that undervalues them on the market. They appear
almost cloudy in light with strong ultraviolet content, which compromises their
clarity and decreases their appeal. Strongly fluorescent diamonds with yellowish
body color have the appearance of better, whiter color in sunlight, a source of
ultraviolet light. View
Diamond Fluoroscence Details.
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Diamond Clarity: Diamonds that are
absolutely clean are very much in demand and are therefore the most expensive.
But most of the diamonds have inclusions — scratches, trace minerals or other
tiny characteristics that can detract from the pure beauty of the diamond. The GIA diamond report summarizes all these.We strongly recommend
that you select an "eye-clean" diamond — one that has no inclusions visible to
the unaided eye — like VS1-VS2 or SI1-2 grade. Diamonds of this clarity are less
expensive than flawless diamonds, and typically do not have visible inclusions
that detract from the beauty of the diamond. But, if you'd rather not compromise
on clarity but are budget conscious, choose a diamond with a good cut and G or H
color. View Diamond Clarity
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| All about Diamond Carat Weight |
All about Diamond Color |
Diamond Certification |
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Diamonds are sold by the
carat (ct)-not to be confused with karat (kt), which refers to gold quality in
the Unites States. Once you've determined what diamond cut, diamond color, and
diamond clarity grade you're looking for in a diamond, it's easy to determine
the carat weight of diamond that will fit within your budget. View Diamond Weight
Details.
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We think diamond
color is one is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting
a diamond because it is one of the first things most people notice-whether or
not the diamond is "white". It is also one of the most significant factors
affecting value. D: The clearest diamond color grade, which is very rare. View Diamond Color
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A diamond
certificate is a "blueprint" of a diamond, it tells you the diamond's exact
measurements and weight, as well as the details of its cut and quality. It
precisely points out all the individual characteristics of the stone.
Certificates also serve as proof of the diamond's identity and value. Note that
a certificate is not the same thing as an appraisal. A certificate describes the
quality of a diamond, but it does not place a monetary value on the gem.
View Diamond
Certification Details.
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| Diamond Care |
De Beers Diamonds |
Diamond History |
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Diamond Care and Cleaning: Diamonds are the most popular
choice for making fine jewelry due to a variety of reasons like its beauty
toughness, rarity, history, resistance to damage by heat or scratching. However
diamonds are not indestructible. They are very vulnerable at the girdle and can
be chipped by sharp sudden blows and can get dirty. Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial
jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the
jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush to dislodge dust or dirt from
under the setting. View here more diamond care and cleaning tips.
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Debeers History: De Beers is a family of companies that dominate the diamond, diamond mining, diamond trading and industrial diamond manufacturing sectors. De Beers was established in 1888 from the merger of Cecil Rhodes' and Barney Barnato's mining companies, concentrating all South Africa's diamond mining operations under one owner. In 1927 Ernest Oppenheimer becomes chairman of De Beers and the company has a virtual monopoly on the diamond industry for most of the twentieth century. In 1947 de beers created the slogan "A Diamond is Forever" and since then diamonds are the number one stone used in engagement and wedding rings. Read more here
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Diamond History: Diamonds, the remarkable stones, have a very
bloody and romantic history attached to it. Throughout history they were fought
over, worshipped and used to cast love spells The ancient Greeks believed that
diamonds were stars fallen to the earth. Some believed that they were the tears
of the Gods. They also believed the fire in the diamond reflected the constant
flame of love. Until the 15th century only kings wore diamonds, as a symbol of
strength, courage, and invincibility. Over the centuries, however, the diamond
acquired its unique status as the ultimate gift of love. View here the complete history of diamonds from 800 BC to the 20th century
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| Blood Diamonds |
Diamond Mining |
Kimberly Process |
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Diamond mines in politically unstable parts
of central and western African countries are controlled by few revolutionary
groups and there innocent human lives are subjected to torture, terrorism,
violence and human rights abuse and in many cases the ultimate prices - death.
For years, diamonds have been mined, cut and polished at the cost of a human
life, injury, pain, grave injustice, human rights abuses, child labor, violence,
or environmental degradation in many parts of Africa. Read more here about conflict diamonds and our strict ethical sourcing policy against conflict diamonds.
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Diamond Mining: There are a limited number of commercially viable diamond mines currently operating in the world.Modern diamond mining as we know it today began in South Africa in the late 19th century. Diamond is mined in Africa, Asia, North America , Australia and United states. But the top diamond-producing countries, are Botswana, Russia, South Africa, Angola, Namibia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They supply 80 percent of the world’s rough diamond. Read more here about how and where diamonds are mined.
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Today more than 99% of the world's diamonds are from conflict free sources and are officially traded under the UN mandated
Kimberley Process that started in may 2000. Kimberly mining process is an International process to track and certify diamonds. In April 2003, congress and President Bush passed a law adopting the Kimberley Process that requires all US diamond retailers to buy diamonds from manufacturers who have documentation warranting that the merchandise was obtained through legitimate channels. We are glad to bring you diamonds that are conflict free and have been mined and
traded with the strict guidelines of the Kimberly Process. Read more here about the kimberly process.
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| Types of Diamonds |
Identifying Ideal Cut Diamonds |
All about Colored Diamonds |
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Types of Diamonds: Wearing a gorgeous
piece of diamond jewelry like a diamond ring, a diamond earring , a diamond
pendant or a beautiful diamond engagement ring
is a dream of every women - but we rarely think where these diamond came
from.We fail to ponder on the fact that diamonds are used not just in jewelry
making but have a wide usage in multiple tasks in different industries for
their unique properties. Diamonds can be broadly classified under the 3 categories
based on their process of formation- The
Natural Diamonds, The Synthetic Industrial Diamonds and The Thin Film Diamonds
and into two categories depending on their color – The White Diamonds and the
Colored Diamonds. Read more here about the types of diamonds
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In its natural state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of a master
craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. What draws out its
brilliance is the cut of the diamond, which under ideal circumstances maximizes
the optical properties within the diamond, particularly its ability to refract
light and disperse color. A
diamond that is "ideal cut" captures and releases the maximum play of light. The
cut gives each diamond its unique sparkle and brilliance by allowing the maximum
amount of light to enter and reflect back out of the diamond.To achieve an ideal cut,
the diamond cutter must adhere to a whole series of exacting tolerances. For that reason, ideal cut diamonds are the exception rather than the rule. Read here how to identify ideal cuts.
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Colored Diamonds: Exquisite diamond jewelry is not limited to colorless or clear diamonds. Fine jewelry featured with vibrant or subdued tones of colored diamonds make gorgeous pieces of jewelry. Colored diamonds have hit the diamond market with the force of a sledgehammer. It’s now possible to find diamonds in almost every color of the spectrum, including gray, yellow, orange, red, green, purple, pink and sometimes brown or even black! These colored diamonds are created by flaws in the structure, and other imperfections within the diamond itself. Light is refracted differently, resulting in a myriad of colors. Today there is very high demand for colored diamonds among celebrities. Many engagement ring buyers too prefer colored diamonds over the white diamonds. Read more here all you need to know about colored diamonds.
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| Famous Diamonds |
Diamond FAQ`s |
Diamond Dictionary |
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Get to know more about the world famous diamonds like The Hope diamond, Cullinan, Bazu, Beau Sancy, Black Orlov, Darya-I-Nur, Dresden Green, Florentine Diamod, French Blue, Great Mogul, Table Diamond, Idol’s Eye, Koh-I-Noor, Nassak, Pasha and many more diamonds. Read here to know more.
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For the convinience of our customers we have compiled a list of FAq`s like: Should I buy a loose diamond or do I get a better deal buying finished diamond ring? What diamond shape is best for the ring?What has the greatest effect on price? Why is the wedding ring worn on the 4th finger? and many more questions. Read here to know more.
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Learn the A to Z of a diamond. We have compiled a list of terminologies used in the diamond industry for the convenience of our customers. Learn about Diamond Facet, Diamond Table, Diamond Girdle, Diamond Culet, Diamond Pavilion, Diamond Crown, fire , brilliance etc. Read more here.
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| Diamond Jewelry |
Diamond Settings |
Diamond Prices & Investment |
| Learn all you need to know about diamond jewelry, The diamond jewelry design process, the principles of design, the types of diamond jewelry, the types of designs, learn about design inspirations from ancient symbols and jewelry eras that inspire modern jewelers, know more about the history of diamond jewelry and the history of the engagement ring, Manufacturing methods, tips on choosing a flattering diamond jewelry, finishes and decorative techniques in diamond jewelry and many more topic. Read here to learn more. |
The beauty and craftsmanship of a diamond ring
depends a lot on the diamond type and quality of the setting. So it is very
important to pay attention to the setting type that is used while designing or
purchasing a diamond ring. We need to know facts like whether the metal will
hold the stone evenly with a smooth and fine finish. Will the stone be held
firmly in the setting? etc An understanding of the setting types will help us
know what will best suit on the ring to give it a perfect look. Read more here.
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Is Diamond and good investment and are we paying the right price for the diamond that we buy. What is the demand and supply economics of a diamond? Can I redeem the full value for my diamonds when I sell them? How do I sell my diamonds if needed? Many of us look for answers to questions like this. We have compiled a list of popular queries realting to diamond buying , selling and investment for the convenience of our customers. Read more here. |
| Synthetic Diamonds |
Diamond Enhancements |
Spotting Fake Diamonds |
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A synthetic Diamond is a laboratory-created diamond that have a very high glitter. They are for those who cannot afford real diamonds or who want conflict free diamonds.There are different types of synthetic diamonds like CZ (Cubic Zirconia), Moissanite and Diamond Nexus. Read here all you need to know about Synthetic Diamonds.
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Certain diamonds that have inclusions can be processed for clarity enhancement to produce a much better-looking diamond. Such enhancement is a cosmetic process and does not alter the other characteristics of a diamond. Read here all you need to know about diamond enhancements.
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Anyone can be fooled by imitations, even diamond experts. However by doing certain tests. You can reduce the chances of being fooled. We have composed a draft explaining all the tests that can help you identify fake diamonds like the Tilt test, the see through test, the rainbow colors test, the closed back test etc. Read here to know more. |
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Online Shopping Guide for Diamond Jewelry
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Diamond News
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Besides convenience,saving time and fuel due to the advancement in technology, increased competition and growing social networks, Online Shopping has a lot of new good things to offer to its customers compared to traditional shopping. Learn about all the benefits of online shopping plus the precautions that you need to take so that you are not cheated. Read here our comprehensive guide to online shopping.
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Read Sparkle N Dazzle's
News Articles about the Diamond Industry, ... Eternity rings are available as
either half eternity or as full eternity
We love the lore of
jewels, and we like to share it with our gemstone jewelry shoppers. Here are
some more of the wonderful fun, facts and beautiful history of gemstones and
jewelry. Read More.
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Diamond Jewelry Industry Affiliations
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| Gemological Institute of America |
American Gem Society
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International Gemological Institute
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European Gemological Laboratory
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Jewelers of America |
Jewelry Security Alliance |
| Jewelers Vigilance Committee |
Jewelry Information Center |
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Gemstone Education
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Diamond Education
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Jewelry Education
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Metals Education
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Settings Education
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Designs Styles Education
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Ring Size Education
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Certification Education
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Authencity Education
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Genuine Gems Education
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Buying Online Education
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Jewelry Care Education
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Gems Care Education
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Company Info Education
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Sapphire Jewelry Advice
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Emerald Jewelry Advice
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Ruby Jewelry Education
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Antique Jewelry Advice
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Gems Mining Education
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Eco-Friendly Education
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| Online Shopping Tips - How to Buy Authentic Jewelry, Genuine Gemstones, Natural Diamonds & Real Gold |
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What is a Genuine Gemstone? Know All About Genuine Gemstones. Read More.
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What is Certified Jewelry? Know All About Certified Jewelry. Read More.
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What is Fine Designer Jewelry? Know All About Fine Jewelry. Read More.
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Genuine Gemstones Identification? Know All About Fine Genuine Gemstones. Read More.
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What is Real Gold, Platinum, Silver, Palladium or Fake Gold Filled, Gold Plated? Know All About Real Gold, Platinum, Silver, Palladium, Platinum, Silver, Palladium. Read More.
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Jewelry Caring & Cleaning, Ruby Jewelry Caring & Cleaning, Sapphire Jewelry Caring & Cleaning, Emerald Jewelry Caring & Cleaning, Diamond Caring & Cleaning. Read More.
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Genuine Diamond Testers, Genuine Gemstones Testers, Real Metal Testers, Authentic Jewelry Testers. ? Know All About Testers to Identify Natural Diamonds, Genuine Gemstones, Real Metals and Authentic Jewelry. Read More.
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Identification of Synthetic or Fake Rubies and Sapphires from Genuine Rubies and Sapphires Guides. Read More.
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