Month : September 2015
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Sep 28, 2015
The Value of Precious Stones Precious stones have been utilized in some of the finest jewelry the world has seen. Adams jewelers offers a variety of stones that are cut, polished, and paired with fine metal such as white gold, yellow gold, and sterling silver to bring together a beautiful collection of gemstone jewelry. Though many people know tend recognize the beauty of the gemstones, the way they are formed, valued, and crafted into the finished product you see people wearing is just as brilliant. What are precious stones? They are defined as being visually appealing and valuable piece of naturally occurring mineral or rock. These minerals can be classified loosely as precious and semi-precious gemstones. They are categorized due to the minerals rarity and clarity which means the semi-precious minerals carry less commercial value than precious ones. The most common precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. These days a number of rare semi-precious gems can cost just as much
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Sep 25, 2015
The Three Different Diamond Cuts Diamond cuts are what bring a stone to life, giving it that fiery sparkle that is beloved by many. The science behind the different cuts of diamonds is actually a little more complicated than you might think. The placement, depth, and shape of the cuts need to be exact so the diamond’s brilliance can be maximized making it the stones most important characteristic. Diamond cuts are referred to not only as a diamond’s shape, but also how effectively the diamond returns light back to the viewer’s eye. A diamond that is very well cut will have that fiery brilliance, while a diamond that isn’t cut very well will be dull and lifeless regardless of the diamond’s clarity or color. Well cut diamonds not only offer up a more brilliant stone, but they also create the illusion that the diamond is actually larger that its carat weight suggests. There are 3 different proportions of cuts that will eventually take
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