by Neil Beaty | Mar 21, 2023 | Diamond Education, Education, Jewelry History, Lab-Grown Diamonds
A funny thing has happened in the diamond business in the last 10 years or so. Man made, or lab grown diamond sellers have successfully changed the diamond narrative from a technical one about size, weight, clarity, color, etc. to one about ethics. Labor relations....
by Neil Beaty | Feb 14, 2023 | "Value", Cut Color Clarity Carat, Diamond Education, Gemological Institute of America, Jewelry
Nearly everyone who is shopping for a diamond is familiar with the 4C’s: clarity, color, cut, and carat weight. It’s the traditional GIA grading scale for colorless diamonds. www.gia.edu literally wrote the system and they have a free tutorial on their site. If you...
by Neil Beaty | Jan 13, 2023 | "Value", Education, Jewelry Appraisals
With nearly every appraisal, after exchanging pleasantries, the first thing to happen will be the appraiser will ask you your purpose or intended use of the appraisal. Many find it to be an odd question. What Difference Does it Make? A lot. Any statement of...
by Neil Beaty | Dec 21, 2022 | Diamond Education, Education, Gemstones, Jewelry, Jewelry Insurance
Jew·el·ry /ˈjo͞o(ə)lrē/ noun personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal. This may seem like a terribly stupid question, especially in a jewelry blog, but it turns out to be important....
by Neil Beaty | Dec 8, 2022 | Education, Jewelry, Jewelry Appraisals, Jewelry Insurance
Many internet and even local vendors will include an ‘appraisal’ with your purchase….for FREE! Is that good enough for your insurance company. Will Your Insurance Company Accept the Included Appraisal? Maybe. Probably. If it’s for roughly the correct item,...
