Jewelry by dreamWeavers


Friday May 9, 2008

Jewelry

We've selected Blue Nile as our diamond and fine jewelry partner because they are the premier online diamond and fine jewelry retailer. Blue Nile carries the finest certified loose diamonds available anywhere in the world. They also have a broad collection of classic gemstone and pearl jewelry as well as a fine assortment of men's accessories. Each sale is backed by their 30-day return policy, so there is no risk to you. They offer visitors an extensive guide that teaches readers the diamond buying basics as well as offering pearl, gemstone, and precious metal guides. Visit the Blue Nile home page and submit your e-mail address to receive your very own diamond buying guide.
At Blue Nile, it's their goal to help you learn about diamonds and jewelry, so you can make the best choice. 1. First, learn the four "C"s of diamonds. 2. Choose between 18k gold or platinum for the setting. 3. Choose from solitaire settings or settings with side-stones or gemstone detailing. 4. Determine whether the ring should be a surprise, or something you choose together. 5. Trust your instincts. If you are interested in receiving an extensive diamond-buying guide from Blue Nile, enter your email at the bottom left portion of their homepage. Here		Blue Nile makes it easy to evaluate and choose a diamond. Because diamonds are appraised and graded according to a common set of criteria called the four "C"s, finding a quality diamond can be a straightforward process. Blue Nile offers guidance to help you prioritize these and other criteria so that you select the diamond that best suits your needs. Remember, it isn't necessary to purchase the ring with the diamond already set. Find the best loose diamond for you and place it with the band you want. Below is a sample from the Blue Nile Buyer's Guide. Diamond cut is graded according to proportions of height, width, and the diameter of the top facet (or table). There are five grades of cut: ideal, very good, good, fair, and poor. If you're looking for a diamond with eye-catching sparkle, remember - the better the grade of diamond cut, the more brilliant the diamond. Learn more about the diamond cut by visiting Blue Nile. The perfect diamond has no color at all. Diamond color is graded on a letter scale, D through Z. When gemologists began grading diamonds, they reserved the A, B, and C grades for diamonds with less color than those they were currently evaluating. Little did they know, a D grade diamond was the highest grade of color they would find. Diamonds with less color allow more light in, creating more sparkle. For more detail visit Blue Nile. There are 11 grades of clarity based on the placement and number of inclusions, or imperfections, inside the diamond: FL, IF, VVS1, VVS2, VS1, VS2, SI1, SI2, I1, I2, and I3. Flawless (FL) and internally flawless (IF) are the highest-end in diamond clarity — so rare and expensive that they are not commonly worn in jewelry. The inclusions in SI2 and I1–I3 grade diamonds may be visible to the naked eye, distracting from the beauty of your diamond. See a diagram of what these inclusions might look by visiting Blue Nile. Diamonds are measured in carats, or a portion of weight. Larger diamonds are found in nature much less frequently than smaller stones, and for this reason, are generally more valuable. A two-carat diamond of a given quality is always more expensive than two one-carat diamonds of the same quality. The deciding factor in selecting the perfect diamond should be what characteristics are most important to you. Visit the loose diamond section of Blue Nile and search for your diamond. The deciding factor in selecting the perfect diamond should be what characteristics are most important to you. Blue Nile offers education and guidance in choosing diamonds, as well as a selection of exceptional high-quality diamonds.