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The 4 C’S of Diamonds

The 4 C’S of Diamonds

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03 Dec 2014
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Every diamond is completely unique — much like a snowflake. This is because each individual diamond has different variations that make it unique. These variations can affect a diamond’s desirability and price. Believe it or not, there was no set standard to which all diamonds were judged until the middle of the 20th century when the Gemological Institute of America, or GIA for short, created the first globally-accepted standard for describing diamonds. Those elements are:   Color Clarity Cut Carat weight   Today, the four C’s are universally accepted for determining the quality and worth of any diamond on the planet. This presents two benefits:...
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Buying an Engagment Ring in Dallas Texas

Buying an Engagement Ring in Dallas, Texas

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11 Feb 2015
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So, you’ve finally realized she’s the one. You’re about to embark on the biggest decision of your life: marriage. That one wedding event can set off many more life-changing events to come, from buying a home to having children. Entering into a union with someone you love should start out with something timeless, beautiful and long-lasting — a diamond engagement ring. If you’re looking to invest in an engagement ring in Dallas, TX, your first stop should be Diamond Factory Dallas where you will find the best diamonds at the best price. Simply send us what you’re looking for in a diamond along with...
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4 Importants Step In Buying An Engagement Ring4 Importants Step In Buying An Engagement Ring

The Four Most Important Steps When Buying an Engagement Ring

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16 Jun 2017
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Getting ready to commit for life to the girl of your dreams is a big leap. One small but very necessary and substantial step towards that commitment is asking for her hand- and to seal the deal is an engagement ring. Most men have a hard time buying the engagement ring, because it can be very complex. Buying a ring is not just the deal sealer, but a big investment- one that will probably last a lifetime.  Here are 4 steps to buying the engagement ring for your “one.” Determine your budget – Before going on an engagement ring shopping spree, you...
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Important lessons in finding the right Diamond Buyer

Important Lessons in Finding the Right Diamond Buyer

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25 Aug 2018
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How would you like to exchange your outdated and unused diamond jewelry for cash? Nearly all of us have some baubles in our jewelry boxes that we will never use again. We discard jewelry for many reasons ranging from damages to expiration of fashion-worthiness. Whatever your particular reasons are to cast some of your jewelry aside with time, they all end up in the same place: piling up into a bunch of junk. One way of clearing out the clutter is to trade these disused baubles for money.   Professional Diamond Buyers Diamond buyers can be individuals or jewelry companies that...
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3 Reasons To Invest In Precious Stones Offered By Diamond Wholesalers

Three Reasons to Invest in Precious Stones from Diamond Wholesalers

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02 Sep 2018
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Jewelry is not merely for adornment- it happens to be a great investment opportunity as well. Sure, there are a number of jewelry stores that you can walk into and be flabbergasted by the shining baubles shown to you. However, it would be wise to remember that the art of presentation does not equal quality. You may not be as pleased with your purchase once you wear it for the first time. Sadly, the clarity, cut as well as the color may not be worth the price. So, cut out the niceties and get to the crux of the matter especially when...
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Which Is The Best Place To Sell Jewelry

Where is the Best Place to Sell Jewelry?

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03 Sep 2018
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The sale of diamond jewelry is usually associated with a time when you are not in your best frame of mind. You might be worried about how and where to obtain a substantial amount of cash, or you might be grappling with the death of a loved one, or you might even be selling your jewelry to rid yourself of some unpleasant memories. Whatever the reason, it is very likely that your mind is a whirl when you get ready to sell your diamond jewelry. Apart from what price you will get, you also should be worrying about whether the transaction is safe...
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How to Buy Attractive yet Affordable Engagement Rings

How to Buy an Attractive yet Affordable Engagement Ring

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04 Sep 2018
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Weddings are special and memorable occasions for both bride and groom. One of the most common icons of a wedding is an engagement ring which serves as a promise and commitment of a life of togetherness. A beautiful engagement ring given by a groom to his bride to be can make her feel as special as she truly is. But the problem with engagement rings and custom jewelry is that they are often priced so high that it takes the pleasure out of owning or gifting such an exquisite creation. Let’s look at a few simple ways in which you can buy Affordable Engagement Rings or...
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Diamond Care - Know Some Essential Maintenance Tips after You Buy Engagement Ring

Diamond Care – Essential Maintenance Tips for After You Buy an Engagement Ring

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06 Sep 2018
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Everyone wants to make their wedding memorable. An important part of the wedding ceremony is the presenting of an engagement ring by the groom to the bride. Most men put in a lot of planning and thought before they go to buy a diamond engagement ring. They want to buy something special that will truly convey the extent of their love, and also make her look beautiful when she wears it. But if you expect your future husband to purchase an engagement ring for you that will make heads turn, then you should be prepared to take some steps to help keep it glittering...
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The Latest Setting Styles For Diamond Rings

The Latest Setting Styles For Diamond Rings

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08 Sep 2018
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Congratulations! You’ve popped the question, and the love of your life has said yes to your marriage proposal! Yay, that’s great news, but it also means you need to gift her an engagement ring, mate. Don’t fret if you don’t know anything about diamonds before you set out to buy an engagement ring. This short list of some of the most popular setting styles of diamond rings will get you off to a great start, after which you can easily select the one you like most.   Bezel: The diamond is held in place tightly in a thin ring made of metal. This...
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Important Information for Loose Diamond Sellers

Important Information for Loose-Diamond Sellers

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10 Sep 2018
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Important Information for Loose Diamond Sellers   A diamond is a thing of beauty and a joy forever. But for smart people, selling their diamonds to diamond buyers can also be a great business proposition. Even if you are not in it as a business, you might need to sell a loose diamond or a diamond ring you own. These are a few things to keep in mind when you want to sell loose diamonds or diamond jewelry :   Read Up – Before selling your diamond, the first thing you should do is to gather as much knowledge as possible about it. The internet is a...
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Are You Really Ready To Sell Diamonds For Cash?

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12 Sep 2018
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There are several reasons why people let go of their diamond jewelry at stores or online. The most common reason is to generate some money from the sale, which can be used to fund everything from a college education, a wedding or a new home. People also sell diamond rings when their ring’s design seems outdated or they want to upgrade to a nicer piece of jewelry.  This often occurs with jewelry that has been inherited from previous generations. Often, diamond jewelry can be associated with unpleasant memories, and the best way to wash those memories clean is to sell...
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The Best Dallas Jewelers

How to Choose The Best Dallas Jewelers

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15 Sep 2018
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So, you’re ready to buy your engagement ring in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, but the wide variety of jewelry stores in Dallas have left you totally confused. There are a number of good quality Dallas jewelers who can provide great designs at affordable prices, but if you don’t know which are the dependable ones, you might end up getting taken for a ride. Often the thought of buying a precious diamond engagement ring is so exciting that buyers miss out on the basic precautions and preparations of diamond buying, and later realize that they’ve been duped. So before you set out shopping for diamonds in Dallas, here...
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Get a Fresh Start by Selling Your Diamonds

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29 Nov 2018
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  Whether you are newly-divorced and looking to purge some bad memories, or you’ve been separated for a while and are finally ready to let go of those once-sentimental Diamonds, there’s no better way to move on as they say, than selling your Diamonds for cash- cash that you can use to take a vacation, invest or put towards a new home or education. Here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area there are many options for selling your Diamonds: pawn shops, jewelry stores, antique dealers – and those are just the local options. There are also several places to choose from...
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Breathe New Life into Old Jewelry

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03 Dec 2018
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This is it: you’re ready to ask the woman of your dreams to marry you. You promised Grandma you’d propose with her old Diamond ring- but unfortunately it’s not exactly your future bride’s style. What do you do? You could try giving it to her anyway, knowing she secretly isn’t as in love with it as she is with you. You could break your word to Grandma and buy a totally new ring that better suits your soon-to-be fiancé, or you could make everyone happy and re-purpose that Diamond into a custom ring that your bride will cherish forever. At...
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Pink Diamond Sets World Record

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04 Dec 2018
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  A rare pink Diamond just sold via auction at Christie’s Auction House for a whopping $50.4-million-dollars. The astounding price set a world record for both ‘auction prices per carat’ for pink Diamonds, as well as for being the most expensive pink Diamond ever sold at Christie’s. The 18.96 carat beauty was sold to the parent company of the esteemed Harry Winston jewelers, and has already earned the moniker “The Winston Pink Legacy.” The Pink Legacy joins other Winston-owned treasures such as the Winston Legacy Diamond, a 101-carat pear-shaped Diamond which the jewelry house purchased in 2013 for $26.3 million...
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How Can You Increase the Value of Your Diamonds?

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10 Dec 2018
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    Do you own Diamond jewelry or loose Diamonds that you’ve tried to sell but only get low-ball offers for? Have you given up trying to sell them out of frustration? Don’t you wish there was some way to increase the value of those Diamonds and get more money for them when you’re ready to sell? Believe it or not, you have options. There are ways to improve the value of your stones and get top dollar at resale. At Diamond Factory Dallas, we specialize in buying Diamonds. Not only do we offer some of the best prices in...
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Top Engagement Ring Trends for 2019

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13 Dec 2018
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The Natural – Natural, uncut stones or Herkimer Diamonds are huge with Millennials right now. These rough stones have not been shaped or polished, and their cloudy, matte appearance are reminiscent of big chunks of white rock-candy. These diamonds are well-suited to the more free-spirited bride who likes things a little bit unstructured. Art Deco Inspired – Art deco inspired rings are making a comeback in a big way. There are many vintage styles available and to take inspiration from,but if you’re looking for something unique but still deco inspired, consider having a deco-style ring custom made by Diamond Factory...
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These Five Diamond Facts are as cool as Ice

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13 Dec 2018
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Everyone knows that Diamonds are beautiful, but they’re also really interesting, too! For example, you may have heard that Diamonds are the hardest material on earth, but did you know that the only thing that can scratch a Diamond is another Diamond? Here are some fascinating Diamond facts you may not know!   Diamonds are cut on a wheel called a Diamond scaife. The diamond scaife was invented in 1456 and they are still in use today. The scaife uses a combination of olive oil and diamond dust on a spinning wheel to wear down the sides of a Diamond...
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Why Grade Your Diamond?

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17 Dec 2018
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  Growing up, one of the most important things to our parents –at least academically speaking- was that we got good grades at school. In school, grades are a valuable measure of your progress and success in your studies. But school isn’t the only place grading is useful. It’s also useful when it comes to Diamonds. Diamond grading is the process of evaluating a Diamond and giving it a report card of sorts based on the “4 C’s” of Diamonds: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Developed by Richard T. Liddicoat in 1953, the Gemological Institute of America developed the...
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Sotheby’s Develops Line of Vintage Jewels with a Modern Twist

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24 Dec 2018
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  The auction house Sotheby’s has paired with jewelry designer Elaine Fattal to create a collection of Diamond jewelry using re-purposed vintage settings and modern stones. The pieces feature jewel-encrusted flowers like daisies and peonies- all of which once were parts of other jewelry.  With the addition of some other precious gems, those pieces –which may not have originally been the center piece of their original pieces- become the  stars of the show. The jewelry was displayed in London until December 5, 2018 but, unfortunately, was not listed for auction. But don’t despair! If you were looking for a re-designed...
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