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All across the country, many people can be found who own diamonds.  Some women wear them on the forth finger of their left hand to indicate that you shouldn’t ask them out; others sport large versions of the stones, hanging from their ears, as an alternative to “spacers”; certain gentlemen, who recite lyrical words for … Continue reading 10 reasons why you should sell your diamonds IMMEDIATELY →

It’s the same story every year, isn’t it?  The holidays arrive, in a whirlwind of candied yams, spiked nog and flimsy tinsel, and then all of a sudden it’s January 2nd; you’re cold, still hungover and decidedly broke.  So what’s a festive yet cash strapped gal/guy like yourself to do?  Why, start your shopping bonanza … Continue reading 9 Ways to Save During the Holidays →

Starting with “L” Labradorescence – here we have an extraordinarily fancy way of saying that a stone looks blue (as in the color, not melancholic).  Specifically, this occurs with the gem labradorite, and in some very rare instances, in Labrador retrievers. Lace Ring – this is a ring mounting type where the sides are constructed … Continue reading Luscious Jewelry Terms →

Engagement Ring Stone Varieties Ok people, ’tis the season once again.  No, not just that of the annual ‘turkey stay of execution,’ of avaricious munchkins clamoring for toys and the ‘imposed family visitation’ season; it’s marriage proposal time as well.    For some reason, one third of the year’s proposals occur during the holidays.  Perhaps … Continue reading Goodbye Diamonds: You’ve Got Options →

They just can’t stop turning them out, can they?  Musical artists never seem to get tired of writing songs that are about, feature or memorably mention diamonds.  Not sure what it is about these reflective stones that is so aurally pleasing or visually inspirational to these singer-songwriters (perhaps because diamonds look like disco balls, and … Continue reading 10 More Diamond Ditties →