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The Truth About The Colour Of White Diamonds

October 11, 2012 Leave a comment

The vast majority of untrained observers (and many gemologists) cannot distinguish a colour grade from the one just above or below unless the diamonds are compared side by side in a controlled environment. Even when side-by-side, changes in colour are difficult to detect in I colour and higher diamonds.

Colour becomes much harder to detect once a diamond is set in a ring and placed in an environment that contains colour (as opposed to the all white background used in colour grading). For instance, a H colour diamond may look as colourless as a D when set in a ring under normal lighting conditions, especially if the two are not compared side by side.

For the best value in what would appear to the naked eye as a colourless diamond, look for G-J diamonds. Because colour is easier to detect in larger diamonds (just as a large carafe of white wine shows more colour than a small glass), opt for G-H in diamonds over 1 carat, and I-J for those under 1 carat. Once set in a ring, these diamonds will look just like higher colour grade diamonds. Instead of investing in higher color, invest in higher cut, the most important factor in a diamond’s brilliance. Read more of this post

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More About The Clarity Of Diamonds

October 11, 2012 Leave a comment

wealthymatters.com Diamond clarity is a term used to describe the absence or presence of flaws inside or on the surface of a diamond. A perfect diamond with perfect clarity, or clearness, is rare, and most flaws that do exist in jewelry grade diamonds cannot be seen without looking at the gems through a jeweler’s magnifying loupe.

Diamond imperfections include:

Imperfections, or flaws, inside a diamond.
Tiny spots of white, black, or other colours.
Cracks. Some cause no problems at all. Other could cause the stone to split.
Coloured and uncoloured crystals. Read more of this post

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How To Pick A Solitaire

October 9, 2012 8 Comments

wealthymatters.com Follow the steps below to zero in in the best solitaire for your budget

First, identify the diamond shape you want from here. The most popular are round and princess cut.The round/brilliant cut never goes out of style and masks most deficiencies.
Next decide the minimum carat weight acceptable.
Start with the highest quality diamond of the shape and carat weight minimum you identified in steps 1 and 2, and begin making concessions in the following order until you arrive at a diamond that fits your budget:
- First, lower the Clarity.Go as low as VS2 before making concessions in other areas.
- Next, lower the Color. Go as low as H before making concessions in other areas.
- Finally, lower the Cut. Go as low as Very Good in round diamonds, and Good in fancy shapes before making concessions in other areas.
- If the diamonds that match your revised criteria are close to your budget, consider shaving off some carat weight in order to close the gap. A carat weight difference of 10% or less will be very difficult to detect visually. Read more of this post

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Diamond Jewellery Buying Tips

October 7, 2012 6 Comments

wealthymatters.com Diamonds can be good investments for the people who know what they are doing and have a means of cashing them in on favourable terms.However investing in gold is a lot easier than investing in diamonds.So even at times like this, when the rapid rise in gold prices, tempt many people to look towards diamonds,there is a tendency to think of diamonds as valuable fillers and focus on the gold content of jewellery. So if you don’t want to spend too much on diamonds,here are some tips to help economize and still get good results.

(1)For the best value in what would appear to the naked eye as a colorless diamond, look for G-J diamonds. Because color is easier to detect in larger diamonds, opt for G-H in diamonds over 1 carat, and I-J for those under 1 carat. Once set in a ring, these diamonds will look just like higher color grade diamonds. Instead of investing in higher color, invest in higher cut, the most important factor in a diamond’s brilliance.

(2)Because diamonds with more facets reflect more light, they tend to hide color better than other shapes. So, consider round, princess or other modified brilliant cuts over step cuts such as emerald or asscher if you are concerned about color.

(3)If you are concerned primarily about carat weight, and are on a tight budget, consider a yellow gold setting and a round diamond in the K-L color range. A lower color diamond with a higher cut grade will have more sparkle and visual appeal than a higher color diamond with a lower cut grade.

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So How Much Do People Make Online?

October 6, 2012 8 Comments

I dare say all of you have come across spam that goes “I made a zillion dollars online and so can you.Just follow my patented system…..” Besides this sort of obvious tall tale,there are lists of top ranking blogs and websites and their estimated incomes.All this begs the question of how much ordinary people can make online.The following are figures published by the ET.

Self publish books: upto Rs 15,000 p.m.

Make and sell apps: upto Rs 50,000 p.m.

Sell photos online: upto Rs 10,000 p.m.

Sell old stuff online: upto Rs 50,000 p.m.

Start an online shop: upto Rs 25,000 p.m. Read more of this post