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Cachet Jewels Guides
The 4 C’s of Diamond Buying
Buying a diamond (or any precious gem) doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. Probably the most basic thing to know is what is known as “the 4 C’s” – cut, color, clarity and carat. Cut The brilliance of a diamond depends heavily on the cut. The cut refers to the diamonds refractory qualities (or [...]
Diamond Switching
Some people will tell you this never happens. I’m here to tell you it does happen because it happened to me, and at a jeweler I trusted and everyone in the area told me could be trusted. The diamond switch can be done very fast by someone with a lot of practice. Don’t believe anyone [...]
Colored Gemstones
Many will say that colored gemstones are the Cinderella of the world of jewels. Diamonds get the most attention – but colored gemstones are fascinating and beautiful and some are even more rare than diamonds. Although we’ve come to think of white diamonds as “traditional” for engagement ring stones, many will remember that Princess Diana’s [...]
Birthstones for Each Month
You may, at some point in your life, given or been given a piece of jewelry that included your birthstone. Different cultures around the world have different birthstone lists. Some also argue that the proper way to assign a birthstone is according to astrological sign, not month of birth. For your enjoyment, the current list [...]
Genuine Pearl Guide
Because of their beauty, rarity and difficulty harvesting, pearls have been called the “diamonds of the ocean.” They are considered a gem, in the precious category. Pearls are amongst the oldest and most universal of all gems. They are the oldest jewels known to man, and the only gem made by a living animal. The [...]
Lapis Lazuli Guide
This opaque, deep blue gemstone has a history as fantastic as the Arabian Nights. It was among the first gemstones to be worn as jewelry. It has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color peppered pyrite, which shimmers gold and looks like stars on the deep blue night sky of the lapis lazuli. [...]
Amber Guide
Amber is sometimes called the “Jurassic gem” because its popularity soared following the release of “Jurassic Park,” where scientists extracted DNA from an insect trapped in prehistoric amber. Most of the world’s amber ranges in age from 30 to 90 million years old. Amber is pine tree resin that fossilized. The two main sources in [...]
When to Buy Diamond Insurance
You’ve done your homework, decided on a quality diamond, shopped for the best price and now you’re the proud owner of a diamond. Do you need to get diamond insurance? Your regular homeowner’s insurance has specific loss limitations. If you’ve purchased an expensive diamond, the first thing you need to do when making a decision [...]
Precious Gems – Not all Diamonds are in Jewelry, Here are Three Other Uses for Diamond
Most people think of diamond in terms of a precious gem used for adornment, and their use for such dates back to ancient times. Diamond engagement rings have been in use since at least the 15th century. Diamonds that are used in jewelry are known as gem grade. These comprise less than 20% of all mined [...]
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