Diamond Clarity

Diamond Clarity

A natural diamond begins as coal that is forged deep within the earth by intense heat and pressure. This natural process can create a variety of internal characteristics called inclusions and external characteristics called blemishes.  When evaluating diamond clarity,...
Diamond Carat Weight

Diamond Carat Weight

A diamond’s carat weight is the measurement of how much a diamond weighs.  Each full carat can be subdivided into 100 points, which allows a precise measurement to one-hundredth of a decimal place. Diamonds weighing less than one carat may be referenced by...
January – Garnet

January – Garnet

Known as the birthstone for January, the tales of Garnet date back to the time of Noah, who is said to have steered the ark by a lantern made of this dazzling gem. Garnet jewels were also favored in ancient Rome and Egypt, where they were believed to ward off evil....