Jewelry Auctions Blog http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:59:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 en hourly 1 What is A Princess Cut Diamond? http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/what-is-a-princess-cut-diamond/ http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/what-is-a-princess-cut-diamond/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:19:36 +0000 chill007 http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/?p=4 The Princess cut diamond is a very popular cut shape. The top is a square shape while the bottom looks like pyramid.

Typically, diamonds with a square top cut are less expensive than the round-cut diamonds. While the round-cut diamond is a bit more expensive than the square-cut, or princess cut diamond, both can show the brilliance of a beautiful wedding or engagement ring. As they say, "Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend."

Using the 4C's To Determine A Great Diamond

Cut: Of all the 4 Cs, cut has the greatest effect on a diamond's beauty. In grading, cut evaluates the cutters skill in the fashioning of the diamond.

Color: A truly colorless diamond is extremely rare. Most diamonds possess varying degrees of yellow or brown and small, subtle differences in color can make a substantial difference in value.

Clarity: Clarity is the evaluation of a diamond's internal and external characteristics. The fewer inclusions or blemishes, the more desirable the diamond.

Carat: The standard used to measure diamond weight is the carat. A carat equals 1/5 of a gram (or 1/142 of an ounce). Each carat is further divided into points, each point representing 1/100th of a carat.

]]> http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/what-is-a-princess-cut-diamond/feed/ How To Measure Your Ring Size http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/how-to-measure-your-ring-size/ http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/how-to-measure-your-ring-size/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:11:25 +0000 chill007 http://jewelry-auctions.net/jewelryblog/?p=3 The most important factor when purchasing any ring, is making sure it fits. To measure your finger:

1. Wrap a piece of string or paper string around the base of your finger. (Do not wrap it to tight or loosely).

2. Mark the string or paper where it overlaps to form a complete circle.

3. Measure the length of the section of string or paper where it overlaps around the finger.

4. Compare your measurement with this chart to determine your ring size.

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