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Welcome to our online reference where you can learn about and shop
for Artisan Jewelry!
Artisan Jewelry makes a unique statement. Whether you are
buying for yourself or as a gift, the quality and atention to
detail of handmade jewelry can't be beat.
Why wear an off the rack piece that everyone else is wearing when you can
express yourself with these little pieces of art?
Ever wonder how wearing amber can affect your mood? How about the
metaphysical effects of amethyst? Want to know where to go to get sterling
silver handmade jewelry in new designer styles?
Then Artisan Jewelry Online is the place for you!
We'll tell you all about the gems you love and point you towards
great deals on handmade jewelry using those same gems. And don't
worry about quality - all of the merchants we represent use the
highest quality materials and have excellent customer support
We'll show you plenty of designs that focus on beautiful
one of a kind stones incorporated into bold designs and at
60 to 80 percent below retail! Most of the pieces are one of
a kind, so photos are of the highest quality so you can be
sure to know what you are getting. Each piece is custom
made, shopping is secure and jewels are shipped anywhere in
the world.
Check out our very own handmade jewelry at our shop Seahorse
Jewels at RubyLane
Worlds Famous Diamonds
Some of the biggest and best diamonds have a curse associated with them.
Diamond Weights In Carats
About Diamond Weights
Diamonds are measured in Carat Weight.
One carat weighs 200 milligrams. If a
diamond is referred to as four grains, this
also means that it is a one carat diamond.
The word Carat comes from the word carob.
A carob is a bean that grows on a tree in the
Mediterranean. In times past, if a diamond
weighed the same as a carob bean, it was
one carob, or one carat.
However, in the far east, where Carob trees
do not grow, rice was used to measu ...
Fancy Colored Diamonds
Colored Diamonds
Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage
these days. Gemologists have developed
new ways to create versions that are
affordable for the average person - by
treating less desirable diamonds. These
less desirable diamonds are treated with
irradiation followed by intense heat. This
turns brown and yellowish diamonds into
beautifully colored diamonds that you can
afford. This produces stunning greens,
blues, yellows, reds, purples and other
colors. ...
Figuring Out Diamond Grading Reports
Diamond Grading Reports
You’ve been told that having a certificate or
a diamond grading report is important, and
as a responsible consumer, you get one –
unfortunately, you probably won’t understand
a word of what is on that diamond grading
report, unless you are a jeweler.
On the color grading scale, D, E, and F
mean that the diamond has no color. G, H,
and I means that it has very little color. J, K,
and L means that the diamond has a slight
yellow color. P ...
How Diamonds Are Cut
How Diamonds Are Cut
In their most natural form, diamonds are –
well – quite ugly. They have no luster or shine,
and in fact, look like nothing more than
broken glass. A diamond must be cut, and
then polished before it actually becomes a
thing of beauty.
Diamonds are cut with saws, into round
shapes. From the rounded shape, other
shapes may be cut, such as heart shapes
– but the shape is less important than the
quality of the cutting that is being done. If
t ...
How Diamonds Are Mined
How Diamonds Are Mined
We seldom think about how the diamonds
we wear came to us. Natural diamonds, as
opposed to synthetic diamonds or fake
diamonds, are mined from the earth. There
are currently two methods of mining
diamonds: Pipe Mining and Alluvial Mining.
When pipe mining is used, the diamonds
are extracted from the earth through volcanic
pipes. These are not man-made pipes. These
are natural pipes in the ground. Shanks are
put into the ground next to t ...
How Diamonds Are Priced
How Diamond Prices Are Determined
Pricing most products is quite easy.
Determine how much it costs to make the
item, how much it costs to market that item,
and then mark it up by 15 – 30% or more.
Simple, right? Well, pricing diamonds isn’t
quite that simple. There are many factors
that are considered when diamonds are
priced.
Diamond prices are determined first by
adding the cost of the rough diamond, the
cost of cutting the diamond, and all other
costs ne ...
Why Diamond Certificates Are Important
Diamond Certificates
A diamond certificate is also known as a
Diamond Grading Report. This report comes
from the Gemological Institute of America
(GIA), and you should require this report
when you are purchasing a diamond.
With a diamond certificate, you can verify
the color, cut, carat, weight, and clarity of the
diamond. You don’t have to worry about a
diamond dealer telling you anything less than
the truth, because the certificate comes
from the GIA – not ...
How To Care For Your Diamond
How to Care for Your Diamond
Caring for a diamond takes more than
occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever,
but they can be damaged if you are not
careful. By learning how to properly care for
your diamond, you will ensure that your
diamond is indeed forever.
First, you should take your diamond jewelry
to a jeweler once a year. Have him check the
mountings and prongs that hold your
diamond in place. Have him make any
needed repairs. This will prevent your
...
How To Sell A Diamond
How to Sell A Diamond
There are many reasons why you may want
to sell a diamond that you own. Perhaps
you’ve gotten divorced, or you are strapped
for cash. The reasons why don’t really matter
– getting the best possible price is what
counts! The way to obtain the best price
for the diamond is to not be in a rush. Slow
down, and carefully consider all of your
options – there are many.
First, have the diamond appraised. In fact,
have it appraised by two or thre ...
Insuring Your Diamonds
Insuring Your Diamonds
Insuring a diamond takes a bit of thought,
planning, and shopping around. Diamond
insurance isn’t like purchasing car insurance.
It is quite different. Depending on the state
that you live in, there are basically three
different types of policies that will cover
diamonds, and all insurance policies that
cover diamonds are considered Marine
type policies.
The first type of insurance policies for
diamonds is an Actual Cash Value policy. ...
Learning Where Diamonds Are Mined
Where Diamonds are Mined
Argye mine located in the Kimberley region
in the far north east of Western Australia.
Owned by Rio Tinto, this mine is the world’s
largest single producer of volume of
diamonds. However, due to low proportion
of gem quality diamonds it is not the value
leader. It does produce 90-95% of the
world’s supply of pink diamonds.
Diavik is also owned by Rio Tinto, located in
Canada it is a very large mine. It is located
north of Yello ...
Selecting Diamonds That Are Perfect For You
Selecting Diamonds
Diamonds are graded for certification by
laboratories using grading criteria. Four of
these criteria are critical to understand when
making a diamond purchase or investment.
Known as the “Four C’s” these criteria are:
color, cut, clarity and carat.
Color is the result of the composition of a
diamond and it does not change. When a
jeweler is describing the color of a diamond
they are referring to the presence or absence
of color in white d ...
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