Thursday, July 16, 2009

Win $25,000 diamond ring - Love story contest

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There's a exiting Love story contest and the winner is going to be awarded with a big price money $25,000 diamond ring. There's a lot on the internet for Heros on the internet. What better you can ask for?
"They say that love conquers all--well, Diamond Cutters International wants to know about your adventures, your acts of heroism, and the grandeur of your love story! Between now and Thanksgiving 2009, Diamond Cutters International is on a quest to find true love and share it with the world! Come Thanksgiving, we will choose five finalists and broadcast their stories so the world can vote! On Valentine’s Day 2010, in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of Diamond Cutters International, we will give the winner a $25,000 diamond ring and crown a love story that will be an inspiration for generations to come!"
http://www.diamondcuttersintl.com/index.php/contest/love-stories/?p=new-love

Friday, July 10, 2009

Certified Loose Diamonds

It is important to get your Diamond lab tested or, it is good that you buy a diamond that has a GIA or AGS lab report. Many online jewelers today provide certified loose diamonds.

The price of a diamond varies 100s of dollar just with a simple change in the
  1. Cut
  2. Clarity
  3. Color
  4. and Carat
But, do you think you can identify all these parameters just with your eyes. All the most you can make out is the shape of diamond and if there are any visible inclusions in the diamond in case the diamond is sufficiently big. Or all you have is believe the Diamond Merchant who's going to sell you the diamond. But in case you want something authentic you will need to ask for a diamond certificate. You may have to pay a bit more, but in the end you get the right diamond for the right price.

You can find a list of GIA certified diamond companies using Google search. Search for the query "GIA Loose Diamonds"

Today there are lot of companies who have come up with lab generated diamonds which looks very close to the naturally extracted diamond which is available for 3 times lesser price then the real diamond. Labs like GIA, AGS provide detailed verification service for every piece of diamond. Again, it is important for one to know that GIA does not provide a Certificate 1 and it only provides a Lab Report.

List of Widely Accepted Diamond Lab Reports/Certification Agencies
  1. Gemological Institute Of America
  2. AGS Laboratories
  3. European Gemological Laboratory

1. http://www.gia.edu/nav/footer/copyright-trademark/index.html#certification

Friday, July 3, 2009

Tips: Choosing the right loose diamond

Do you know which diamond is just right for your need? Are you now in the spree of buying a great diamond? How do you actually decide which one is just the right one for you? When you choose a diamond, you must make sure you consider the following points, before buying.
  1. Check if the diamond is not a Very Cloudy "NON gem-quality diamond" or, Industrial Diamond
    When buying cheap diamonds make sure they are just wearable. You might buy a diamond seeing the low cost price and then find the stone not wearable, make sure you are buying a diamond and not a piece of coal. The seller might say "Hey we shipped you a diamond, we had already mentioned it is a low grade." We have personally noticed these diamonds getting sold on many online website. Be sure you pay a little more and get the right ones instead of getting disappointed later.
  2. Check if the piece you are buying are not among diamond leftovers
    In most cases when a diamond is being cut it is always seen that the portion of the diamond that is distorted is not included in the main diamond. Some online websites looking for short-term benefits are now days selling these stones online. Now the buyers who is mostly unaware of these trade secrets often fall prey to these scams.
  3. 15 days, or 30 days return policy
    Always check for the right company. It is next to impossible to show the exact image of every diamond a diamond company has due to the number of diamonds that are present. To over come this hurdle and to keep the client satisfied diamond sellers have "15 days" to "30 days" return policy. This helps a buyer see for actual that they got the right diamond, or else they can always return back the diamond.
  4. Paying the right price
    Now that you have decided what diamond to buy, make sure you pay the right price for the diamond. Google around, you will find websites online those provide diamond at the best price.
  5. Check for BBB Accreditation and/or other Accreditations
    If you are a resident from the US or Canada then you need to be sure the company you are buying from is Accredited especially by BBB. Companies are rated by BBB based on their "commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints.". This makes online sellers very committed to their customers as a bad rating by BBB will cost a severe turn around for them.
  6. Check if the Diamond is certified by a qualified Lab
    Now a days there are Diamond Certification Labs like GIA, AGS, EGL which gives a clear report if the diamond is perfect and is naturally extracted. Make sure you ask for it to make the most out of your hard earned investment.
  7. The 4Cs
    The 4Cs is a unique world wide accepted grading system first introduced by GIA. You need to make sure
    you understand the Carat, Color, Clarity, Cut of the diamond. The better the quality of each C in the diamond, the better is the diamond. To understand more about the 4Cs visit "About the 4Cs" (GIA website)