fine jewelry

A diamond press that used to take up half a room can now sit on my desk. If you can only make ten stones a year, you're not going to have the market for lab grown diamonds. The result being enough material to be commercially viable.

Diamond dealers have drastically reduced their purchases from diamond cutters which has affected the overall market flow. Diamond dealers also expect that jewelry manufacturers will follow suit and not purchase new inventory for the upcoming holidays. As of July there was little rough diamond cutting and manufacturing coming into the market with plenty of polished available.

Goldberg says, "it's been a bit quieter because of the turmoil going on with Russia." Noting that Russian buying has declined since the trouble began. President of Fischer Diamonds Inc., a diamond manufacturer in New York City said, "if the hotheads in Washington were to invoke serious sanctions on Russian products or put obstacles in place for Russian goods than the compliance machinery starts to come into play, adding complications an already complicated business."

The RapNet index also increased for .30 carat as well as .50 carat diamonds. In the United States most of the diamonds sold are commercial quality goods with strong demand for certified industrial quality in the range of SI 3 to I2 clarity's. Consumers have been gravitating towards lower price points due to budget constraints and these goods have been in demand.

1800 Loose Diamonds only uses diamonds within the range of F-G in color and SI-VS in clarity. Shown in 18k Rose Gold, this stunning piece has its diamonds set micro-pave style with 2.97 carats of brilliant high quality diamonds.

Jacques was also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women's Jewelry Association in 2010 and was inducted in the National Jewelers Hall of Fame in 1997.

One thing jewelers are in the lookout for is the emerging trend of fancy shapes. There is a surge in demand for fancy shapes such as ovals, pears, princesses, and cushions.

 Understanding Diamond Appraisals When buying fine jewelry it is imperative that one has a knowledge of understanding diamond appraisals.  When you are buying diamonds and jewelry one can expect to receive an appraisal.  If a consumer is buying wholesale one should expect your appraisal to be at least 30% over what you paid.  For example, if a consumer paid $1000 for...

Clarity refers to the presence or absence of tiny imperfections (inclusions) within the stone, and/or on the surface of the stone (blemishes). As a consumer, it is important to learn and understand the clarity designations found within the "Four C's" diamond grading system.

Platinum is an extremely rare metal found in the Earths crust. Platinum's wear and tarnish-resistance characteristics are well suited for making fine jewelry, and is more precious than gold or silver.