The Cut: The Key to a Diamond’s Sparkle When it comes to diamonds, the cut is arguably the most critical of the 4Cs—Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity. It’s the cut that determines how well a diamond interacts with light, creating the sparkle and brilliance that make diamonds so captivating. Let’s…
Understanding the 4Cs of Diamond Grading: Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity When it comes to choosing the perfect diamond, understanding the 4Cs—Cut, Carat, Color, and Clarity—is essential. These four factors determine a diamond’s quality and value, helping you make an informed decision. Let’s delve into each of these critical aspects…
Seoul Exhibition Review The Cartier Exhibition, “Crystallization of Time,” made a dazzling stop at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul this past May and June of 2024. This traveling exhibition, known for its multiple iterations across the globe, brought a breathtaking collection of Cartier’s finest pieces to the heart…
Within traditions that we hold not many are as widespread as giving a diamond ring as a sign of engagement. Not many either sparkle as brightly as the diamond engagement ring. It is used as a symbol of love that’s endured over centuries, although as you will see it has…
Diamonds are probably the most used gem in jewelry and high jewelry. Diamond business and history is also fascinating and will be the topic of a future post. But today w are focusing on what a diamond is, and how it came to be. What are diamonds? Chemical Composition: Crystal…
In a Nutshell: both sapphires and rubies belong to the Corundum family, meaning they share the same mineral composition but display a variety of colors. Essentially, sapphires encompass all the colors of corundum except for red, while rubies specifically denote the red varieties within the corundum spectrum. A corundum is…
“To preserve, innovate, share” “Preserver, innover, partager” – Cartier.com Cartier, the globally renowned French luxury goods company, is universally celebrated for its breathtakingly exquisite jewelry, intricately crafted watches, and high-end accessories. The illustrious history of this luxury powerhouse can be traced back to the year 1847, when it was founded…
Emeralds are green gemstones and are part of the Beryl mineral family (other well-known beryls include Aquamarine and morganite). Emeralds come in a range of greens that are classified by hue, tonal grade and saturation value of the stone is in part determined by this classification. the color is attributed…
Gemology is the scientific study and identification of gemstones. It involves the comprehensive examination and analysis of various aspects of gemstones, taking into account their physical, chemical, and optical properties. People who work in this field are known as gemologists. They use their knowledge and understanding of gemstones to assess…