Tag Archives | Diamond care

Diamonds: April’s Birthstone and A Girl’s Best Friend

By Aimee Berrent on March 31, 2022 in Blog

“A diamond allows the soul’s light to shine out.” Ahh, the diamond. The queen of the gem kingdom. The hardest natural substance on earth. And definitely a girl’s best friend. These gems were formed before dinosaurs roamed the earth: the youngest are about 900 million years old, and the oldest are 3.2 billion years old—but […]

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Diamonds—Winning the April Birthstone Lottery

By Aimee Berrent on April 4, 2021 in Blog

No boasting, April birthday folks! You’ve got the ultimate prize of all birthstones—the diamond. These “tears of the gods” are not only billions of years old; due to their structure, one that’s cut and polished correctly can sparkle more than any other gem. Some diamond facts from the American Gem Society This is the hardest […]

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Diamonds—April’s Sparkling Birthstones—are Forever

By Aimee Berrent on April 6, 2020 in Blog

Big girls need big diamonds.” —Elizabeth Taylor If you have an April birthday, you hit the birthstone jackpot. Diamonds are scarce, strong, and the stuff of dreams, full of fire and promise. Here are some things to know about this ultimate sparkler. The first known diamonds were found in India in the 4th century B.C. […]

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How do I keep my diamond jewelry safe and sparkling? Answers to your questions

By Aimee Berrent on April 25, 2019 in Blog

The diamond is the hardest substance on earth—and one of the most beautiful. If you’re lucky enough to have a diamond ring, earrings, or brooch, here are answers to some questions I’m often asked about how to keep them safe and sparkling. Can I wear my diamond earrings in the shower? Better not…shower gels, lotions, […]

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Diamonds are an April birthday girl’s best friend

By Aimee Berrent on April 8, 2018 in Blog

With the diamond as April’s birthstone, if you’re lucky enough to have a birthday this month, you’ve hit the gemstone jackpot! It’s the world’s hardest natural material, the subject of poems, songs, and dreams, and the recognized “king of gems.” If you’re buying a diamond: the 4 C’s In previous blogs, we’ve discussed Carat, Clarity, […]

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The ABCs of Taking Care of Your Jewelry

By Aimee Berrent on August 10, 2016 in Blog

With back-to-school right around the corner, it’s time to get to basics — and to brush up on the ABCs of taking care of your jewelry. Whether your gems rival the crown jewels or heirlooms from a loved one, proper care can keep the sparkle in those jewels and in your eyes. A is for […]

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Caring for Your New (and old) Diamonds

By Aimee Berrent on December 21, 2015 in Blog

Whether you have a new engagement ring (congratulations!) or a beloved family heirloom, your diamonds need some special care to keep their luster. Keep it set. You probably know that diamonds are one of the hardest gems around. They can even scratch metal. That means that they can wear down a prong or setting, loosen, […]

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