Pelagrino & Co, Inc

Diamonds come from deep within the earth under extreme heat and pressure. Most of the time, they contain birthmarks that are unique for each diamond. The birthmarks are internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes). Therefore, there are no two diamonds with the same birthmarks, diamond clarity refers to the absence of these inclusions, and diamonds without any inclusions are very rare. 4 factors determine how a lab will assign a clarity grade, the size of the inclusion, the amount of the inclusion, the position of the inclusion, and the visibility of the inclusion.  There are two kinds of inclusions: Internal and External. External inclusions include a natural, a scratch, a surface graining, and a chip.  Internal inclusions include A crystal, a cloud, a pinpoint, a group of pinpoints, a crack, and a feather.  A significant factor in the value of the diamond is in its amount of inclusions. For this reason, buying a diamond with fewer inclusions can be very expensive for ...

After you have given your engagement ring , the wedding band will follow; wedding bands, in general, are cheaper as they do not have a center diamond. The question is: should you have the band flash or not? Flash means that the ring will be very close to the engagement ring. This will always look great if the wife wants to use two different fingers and separate the two rings. In this case, you do not have to order the band flash as it doesn’t matter. In general, a band will go on the left hand also there are no fundamental rules for this.

When you buy your ring, it does not matter if it is for engagement, anniversary, or any reason. You want to be and feel unique and special.  One of the best ways to feel unique is to build your own ring. There are two ways to build a ring:   The first way is to buy a diamond and then choose a setting out of a couple of dozens displayed as your choice. This is very common on most websites that sell engagement rings . The second way is custom made, and you will send a picture or a drawing of your desired ring to the company (not all companies are equipped with this option) and ask them to create a ring from scratch. This option is great as it allows the customer to modify existing rings, and the results can be a unique and one-of-a-kind ring. Most elite companies will accept to work with you one on one with a jewelry designer to build your ring. In this set up you can do minor modifications as you go along.

Diamond prices can vary depending on the stones characteristics. Prices may vary between hundreds to thousands of dollars. Let's take a look at the monetary value of different diamonds and the reason behind these prices. Determining the price of a diamond First of all it is important to understand what determines the price of a diamond. The price depends on its carat weight and of course, quality, which is measured by the stones' clarity, color and cut.  Whiter diamonds in general are more expensive than those that have a yellow tint because it is rare to find a diamond that is completely or nearly colorless. Diamonds that are colorless are harder to find and that alone raises the price of the stone. How much can a good quality diamond cost? The most expensive diamonds tend to be those with a higher grading scale, such as those with high clarity, color and cut. Here are a few examples: A 1-carat stone that has the best color (grade D), top clarity (grade IF), and a cut graded...