Examining Your Loose Diamonds

Majority of loose diamonds sold to the common public are known to be slightly imperfect. A regular person is not likely to notice these imperfections. Slightly imperfect diamonds may not be easily spotted even by the trained eye.

Irrespective of their imperfections, one should se to it that he picks certified loose diamonds. This ensures appreciation of your diamond by those who are trained to identify flaws, if ever you plan to sell your diamond. The resale value of a fine diamond, however, will always yield better money than an imperfect one. A pre-owned fine loose diamonds will always find buyers if they are offered a little below the market price; and particularly so if your diamond is certified. The certification of a loose diamond marks its credibility.

A good lens is very important key for detecting flaws and color of a loose diamond. Good light is also a necessity. Diamond forceps should be used to hold the stones. A person’s fingers are too big and awkward. On the other hand, person’s fingers can also spoil the diamonds and make them dull and dirty.

Many diamond owners and dealers have found imperfections in set stones months after ownership and examination. So it is extremely vital to examine a loose diamond and not one that has been set, as its mounting may hide some imperfections. In order to observe a diamond correctly one must start with the back of the stone, first dimming it from its breath. Diamond cutters will often leave flaws so they are not visible from the front, but they are often very noticeable from the back. This is why examinations typically begin from the back. If no flaws are seen, examine the stone slowly and carefully through each rear surface.

Sometimes diamonds have spots where part of the diamond does not go with the grain. These spots are very hard to polish properly and often cannot be made flat completely. Therefore, it is essential to find such flaws, if they exists. This type of defect is very hard to spot. Many a times it will not be noticed by the general public; and sometimes not even by the dealer. When a valuable gem is in question, and time is not an issue, hold your final decision and go for a second thorough examination on another day.

You can get the best of certified loose diamonds as per your specification from the Interactive Diamond Search facility at B2C Jewels.

Elegance of Earrings

Earrings, worn by both men and women of every age have their roots in the glorious past of mankind. Both dangles and hoop earrings have been unearthed dating back to 2000 B.C. Earrings always formed part of status symbol, a sign of wealth and prosperity as only the women born with a silver spoon in mouth could afford the precious metals which were crafted into earrings.

Over time, earrings have walked pass various phases; from being a body adornment to becoming a signifier of special events such as weddings, engagements, birthdays, graduations, etc.

The immense importance denoted to earrings in terms of self grooming can be owed to the role they in appearance and their ability to draw attention to the face or hair or draw attention away from less desirable aspects.

Similar to the trends in skirts, the length of earrings also grows short and long in cycles with changing seasons. By the mid 20th century, earrings in all shapes and sizes were more popular than ever in history before. There was, though, a distinction between earrings of the day-time and the evenings. The conventional, modest variety limited to day wear while the more flamboyant ones associated with evening wear. This distinction seemed to fade away with the changing vogue opening doors for gaudy and loud earrings during day hours.

From gold earrings to diamond and gemstone earrings; from plain gold hoop earrings to diamond/gemstone studded hoop earrings; from diamond studs to diamond chandeliers, have all confirmed the dynamicity of earring trends.

While the popularity of earrings might have risen and fallen and their shapes and styles undergone various alterations over the years, earrings have always been an inseparable part of fashion with the flash and dazzle of colorful gemstones adding to the beauty of women.

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