April’s Birthstone – The Exquisite Diamond

For all of you lucky enough to be born in April, you are probably aware that your birthstone is a diamond.  The word diamond is derived from the Greek work adamas, which means unbreakable or unalterable, and is considered to be the ultimate symbol of love.   

Historians date the love of the diamonds back to 4^th century BC Indian Buddhists who used the stones for the eyes in their devotional statues.  India was the earliest major source of diamonds and it was considered to be a well-known precious stone.   By the 3^rd century BC, Indian’s had attributed the stone with qualities that included “strength, regularity, brilliance, ability to scratch metals, and good refractive properties.”   

In 3rd century BC, a Chinese work explained that "Foreigners wear it [diamond] in the belief that it can ward off evil influences”  Some cultures such as the Hindus connected diamonds to Venus, the planet of love, while others thought they were connected to the planet of Mars and would provide protection and strength in battle. 

Diamonds were valued by the Romans for their supernatural powers as related by Pliny, a 1st century AD naturalist, who wrote “a diamond baffles poison, keeps off insanity, and dispels vain fears.”  During the middle ages, the Italians believed a diamond helped to maintain harmony between a husband and wife and called it a "Pietra della Reconciliazione,” (stone of reconciliation).  It was due to this belief and not for their beauty that Italian wedding rings began to be set with diamonds.  

To see one of the finest collections of loose certified diamonds in California, we invite you to visit Padis Jewelry showrooms.  At any one time we have 10,000 diamonds in our inventory and all of our stones over 0.40 carats come with an independent grading report to assess its overall quality and authenticity.  Contact us to set up an appointment.  

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We have one of the area’s largest inventories s well as an impressive selection of top name luxury brands.  So if you are a lover of beautiful jewelry, we encourage you to schedule a visit to San Francisco and the Napa Valley’s best jewelry stores.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_(gemstone)#Symbolism_and_lore

 

Let Us Help You Find the Perfect Engagement Ring

At Padis Jewelry we not only offer one of the largest collections of gorgeous engagement rings but also have a great selection of wedding bands and semi-mounts.   We understand that this is a very special time in your life, and we want you to know that Padis Jewelry is here to help. 

Our job is to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision on a piece of jewelry that will last a lifetime.  To accomplish this, all of our non-commissioned consultants are very knowledgeable, and we also have two GIA Graduate Gemologists on staff at all times.   

Furthermore, we can help you pick out a wedding band when you get the engagement ring, or you may prefer to come back later as a couple to buy your bands together.  Either way we can show you some complementary bands so you get an idea of what will work with your engagement ring.   

Another option is to design your own customized engagement ring.  It may be you have always had a specific jewelry design in mind or would just like the opportunity to explore your options.  In any event we will guide you through the steps, and with our enormous collection of loose diamonds and gemstones, we are certain you will find just what you had in mind.  To begin the process, just set up an appointment and we can get started creating a unique piece of jewelry for you.   

We have three showrooms in San Francisco and a Napa Valley store in St. Helena.  With at least 10,000 diamonds in stock at any time and thousands of other pieces of jewelry, you should have no trouble finding the perfect engagement ring and wedding bands.   Please visit our website for contact information and to browse through our inventory. 

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We have one of the area’s largest inventories as well as an impressive selection of top name luxury brands.  So if you are a lover of beautiful jewelry, we encourage you to schedule a visit to San Francisco and the Napa Valley’s best jewelry stores.

Tips for Caring for Diamonds and Gemstones

At Padis Jewelry, we want our customers to fully enjoy their jewelry for many years to come.  This is why our experts offer several simple tips including some do’s and don’ts to keep it looking its best.   

To care for diamonds, especially bridal sets and other diamond rings, we remind customers that diamonds are forever as long as you take good care of them!  Since bridal jewelry is usually worn every day, it can appear to lose its sparkle if it is not cared for on a daily basis.  We recommend removing your rings when applying hand lotions and to avoid wearing your diamond rings when doing rough work.  In addition you should not wear your diamonds in a chlorinated pool or hot tub.  We also suggest that you avoid touching a diamond with your fingers as they transfer oils that can actually help dirt particles stick to the stone. 

Gemstone jewelry should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth, and before using an ultrasonic cleaner, be sure the gemstone can handle the ultrasonic vibrations.  Furthermore, we recommend not wearing gemstone rings and bracelets throughout the day as many gemstones, especially emeralds, are not as hard as diamonds and more susceptible to damage.   At Padis Jewelry, we suggest to our customers that they choose diamonds, rubies and sapphires for rings they intend to wear every day.  

When your jewelry is ready for a thorough cleaning, bring it in to the experts.  Our professional services include cleaning as well as inspecting the setting to ensure its integrity to avoid losing a stone.  Padis Jewelry’s custom services also include ring sizing, prong retipping or replacement, polishing, stone tightening and more.  If you have any questions regarding caring for your diamond and gemstone jewelry, please contact us and we will be happy to help. 

Since 1974, Padis Jewelry has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings, and fine jewelry.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offer such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, please schedule a visit to San Francisco and the Napa Valleys’ finest jewelry showrooms.