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Clarity enhancements are treatments to a natural diamond that improves clarity. I will be writing about laser drilling to remove inclusions and sealants to fill cracks. Laser Drilling Laser drilling which has occurred since the 1980’s is used to laser into a diamond to create access to a diamond’s inclusion. The laser drills a small hole through the diamond to an inclusion. It is then placed in sulfuric acid to...

The name chrysoberyl comes from the Greek and means “gold-colored honey”, although it comes in shades of lemon yellow, greenish yellow, golden colors and shades of mint green to brownish green. (When found in the mint greenish blue color, it is considered the most expensive.) It’s name also comes from the French word “chat” meaning cat and “oeil” meaning eye. Chrysoberyl is known for its streak of light result known...

As I mentioned in a previous blog, vintage jewelry is jewelry that dates from 1950 or before. Estate jewelry includes vintage jewelry and contemporary jewelry. To add to your jewelry wardrobe, you might want to consider a little something from the Edwardian Period or the Victorian Period. One way you can find vintage jewelry is to look for an estate jewelry store in your area. Look on the internet for...

Sally asks: How would I tell if my vintage diamond engagement ring is real? I bought it from an individual and I want to confirm what it is. Answer: 1. The first thing you can do is to take it to a reputable estate jewelry store to authenticate the age of your vintage diamond engagement ring. He or she can also tell you immediately if your diamond engagement ring is...