Diamonds are one of the world’s most fascinating and valuable gemstones, and their formation process is equally intriguing. They can be formed deep within the Earth’s mantle or inside a lab. What is a Diamond? But first, let’s start with some basic information about diamonds. Diamonds are made of pure carbon, and their crystal structure […]
When you first think of pawning jewelry or pawn shops, you may think of the TV show “Pawn Stars,” or maybe even a Quentin Tarantino film. However, pawn shops aren’t just an American practice, although more than 30 million Americans use pawn shops yearly. The practice of pawning has been around for centuries, dating back […]
Jennifer Lopez’s love don’t cost a thing, but she still got a pretty solid engagement ring from Ben Affleck! J. Lo’s newest engagement ring features an 8.5-carat ultra-rare green diamond with white diamonds. Affleck and Lopez were previously engaged in the early 2000s, so this is technically their second engagement and second engagement ring. The […]
If you’re a diamond enthusiast like me, you know all about the 4 C’s and basic shapes. But the diamond industry is complex with a rich history – so, of course you’ll find some diamond cuts that are unique to your rounds, pears, and ovals. Here are x diamond cuts you might not know about: […]
Humans have spent thousands of years entranced by gemstones and precious metals. In some ways, we’re like fish – we’re attracted to shiny things! That’s why jewelry and gemology are such fascinating subjects with rich histories. It’s also why it’s so difficult to tell the real deal from the imitation. While costume jewelry and diamond […]
In the jewelry world, we judge diamonds by using the four Cs: carat, color, clarity, and cut. Each affects the price, so read on to learn more about each C! Four Cs: Carat Carat weight is arguably the most important of the four Cs: it’s how big that rock is! Carat (not to be confused […]
April babies, you are lucky enough to call the diamond your birthstone! This brilliant stone embodies the glimmer of the fresh beginning of spring perfectly. It’s no surprise that this is our favorite birthstone — after all, we are diamond experts! While you may know quite a bit about girl’s best friend, keep reading to […]
2019 fue un gran año para las celebridades que se arrodillaron. Si bien nos entretienen todos los aspectos de los compromisos y bodas de celebridades, prestamos atención a un aspecto en particular: ¡los anillos de compromiso de celebridades, por supuesto! Aquí están nuestras bengalas de celebridades favoritas del año pasado: Scarlett Johansson Ver esta publicación en Instagram […]
If you’ve been looking for the perfect diamond, you might have heard the term “fluorescence” tossed around. What is it? Is it a good thing to have in your diamond? Does it affect the price? These are some frequent questions we get at Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange, and we are committed to making sure […]
An engagement ring: a symbol of hope for the future and longevity in a loving, trusting relationship. Engagement ring etiquette dictates we wear it on our left ring fingers because that’s where a vein connects to your heart. This, however, is an old wives’ tale. While it’s a romantic thought, it’s a modern myth… similar […]
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