Why Certain Diamond Cuts are More Expensive

The most expensive cut of diamond is the round brilliant. Gemologists estimate that a round cut diamond may cost as much as 30% more than a similar fancy shaped diamond for several reasons.  For one thing, it takes much more raw material to cut round brilliant diamonds and to ensure the demanding proportions that maximize the potential brightness of the stone are met.  It is also due to the much larger demand for round cut diamonds.  

It is a common misconception that a diamond’s cut is the shape of the stone such as round or oval.  Rather the cut of the diamond describes how well the stone’s facets interact with the light.  The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) says the proportions of a precision-cut standard round brilliant diamond affect the brightness of the diamond (the amount of internal and external white light reflected).  It also affects the fire, which is the scattering of the white light into all the colors of the rainbow, and finally the scintillation or the amount of sparkle the diamond produces.     

They add that, “precise artistry and workmanship are required to fashion a stone so its proportions, symmetry and polish deliver the magnificent return of light only possible in a diamond.”  The “ideal cut” allows the maximum amount of light to return through the top of the diamond and takes into account the depth, table size, crown height and angle, girdle thickness and more.  Gemologists carefully evaluate a rough stone to determine the best cut that will offer the maximum clarity, color and carat weight.   

While all of this may sound complicated, it does help to have a rudimentary understanding of how the cut affects the stone’s sparkle and brilliance as well as to only shop with a highly-respected jeweler.  Diamonds are an investment and it pays to make an educated decision.  Please visit Padis Jewelry for more information on diamond buying and to set up an appointment with one of our knowledgeable jewelry consultants.     

Padis Jewelry is a family-owned business and has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area to offer such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For the opportunity to view our most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule a visit.

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Discover the Diamonds with More Sparkle

Padis Jewelry has been selling exquisite diamonds for more than forty years and our stones include an extensive selection of the world famous Forevermark Diamonds.  We are extremely proud to be the top Forevermark diamond retailer in the country because as our customers tell us “Forevermark diamonds just sparkle more!”   

In fact we invite you to take the Padis Forevermark Challenge and to compare similarly graded diamonds.  We guarantee that you too will be impressed with the quality and our selection of Forevermark stones.  Padis’ collection of Forevermark products includes radiant Forevermark rings, certified loose diamonds, and other fine jewelry.  Also did you know that less than 1% of the world’s diamonds are worthy of a Forevermark inscription and that each stone has the Forevermark icon and a unique identification number that is 1/5000th the width of a human hair.

If you are interested in the new Forevermark Tribute™ Collection of stacked rings and would like to see what a couple of them look like together, visit our website.   You can select up to 5 stacked rings and arrange them in whatever way looks best to you to design your own signature look.  With many different styles and a choice of white, yellow or rose gold, your options will seem endless.    

Additionally if you want to keep up with all of the happenings at Padis Jewelry including learning about exclusive promotions as well as receive invitations to special events before everyone else, sign up for our VIP Club.  It only takes a minute and you can do it online through our website so as not to miss any of the excitement at Padis Jewelry!  Please visit Padis Jewelry’s website to browse our online selection, and then set up an appointment to visit our showrooms.   

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For an opportunity to view our most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Engagement Ring Trends for 2018

If you plan to shop for an engagement ring sometime this year, you will want to know the latest trends for 2018.   According to WeddingWire, an online marketplace for vendors and engaged couples, the number one trend this year will be a center stone in the shape of an oval.  The oval has been steadily gaining popularity due to a unique and clean look that adds a vintage feel to any setting.  

Exuding femininity, rose gold is also still a strong trend for the upcoming year.  If you love the look, you will be pleased to find more and more jewelers are offering engagement and wedding rings in a rose gold option.  A recent Bride Magazine articles quotes jeweler Selin Kent as saying the rose gold trend is here to stay, but adds that she recommends a slightly different take.  She explains a fresh, new look is to have the center stone in platinum or white gold, and the rest of the ring in a colored metal. Selin says, “Diamonds can take on the color of the metal they’re set in, so mixing metals within the ring will show a diamond in its best light.”  

Additionally Bride Magazine notes that Jenny Klatt of Jemma Wynne suggests open ring styles are likely to be popular this coming engagement season.  Her Jemma Wynne partner, Stephanie Wynne Lalin, says, “It’s an alternative, but still feels timeless. It gives brides a real opportunity for personalization and—bonus!!—she can have two stones.”   Furthermore, the two stones provide the option of choosing two diamonds, a diamond and colored gemstone or other possibilities.    

We invite you to look at the gorgeous collection of engagement rings from Padis Jewelry.  We proudly offer a broad range of luxury brand designers and have one of the best collections of loose diamonds in California.  Please see our website to learn more.   

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For the opportunity to view our most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.Source: weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/engagement-ring-trends-you-need-to-know

Don’t Just Believe Us – Read What Customers Say about their Experience

While we think Padis Jewelry offers one of the most exquisite collections of jewelry, the most competitive prices in the area, and an enjoyable, relaxed shopping experience, we feel our customers say it best.  We encourage you to take the time to visit our facebook page and read what some of our actual customers have said about their Padis Jewelry experience.    

As one recent customer explains, her Padis jewelry consultant was not only very patient but made it a “lovely experience.”  She adds that the consultant, Laurel, helped them to find the perfect wedding bands and to stay within budget.  Another customer relates how she saw styles she had not seen anywhere else and appreciated the huge selection of loose diamonds.  She writes, “Alexis was so sweet and fun to work with! We loved the champagne and the no-pressure atmosphere, and can't wait to go back for our wedding bands!” 

We also love the story of a man’s future in-laws who encouraged him to go to Padis Jewelry and to meet with jewelry consultant, Kim.  His fiancée’s grandparents shopped at Padis over thirty years ago and her parents worked with Kim to buy their engagement and wedding rings.  He explains that after meeting with Kim, they found the PERFECT ring.  As he says, “just ask my fiancée. who says she wouldn't have been able to find a better ring. It was exactly what she was looking for and she wasn't even there!”  Oh and did we mention that he flew in from Denver just to shop at Padis?    

If you want to read more about comments from real Padis Jewelry customers, please visit our facebook page.  Also visit our website to set up an appointment to come in a view our huge collection up close and in person.  We have been a trusted jewelry source in the Bay Area for more than forty years! 

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For the opportunity to view our most impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

The Karl Lagerfeld Collection is at Padis

If you wish to shop with one of the premiere jewelers in the Bay Area, we invite you to set up an appointment to come in and browse Padis Jewelry’s exclusive showrooms.  Not only do we own the largest inventory of loose diamonds (over 10,000 stones), but you will find more of the top luxury name-brands under one roof than anywhere else in the area. 

In addition to all of the names you know and love, we also carry some of the most sought after new jewelry lines.  Once you visit our website, you will have an idea of the range of high-end brands we offer in exquisite engagement rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants, bracelets and much more. 

One example of depth of our selection is the Parisian-inspired Karl Lagerfeld bridal jewelry collection from one of the world’s most iconic designers, Karl Lagerfeld.  Partnering with the Frederick Goldman Company, the new line includes engagement and wedding rings that reflect Lagerfeld’s signature aesthetic of pairing a modern edge with classic design elements.  Pulling “inspiration from his Parisian surroundings through romantic architectural design details and fusing it with his modern rock appeal,” the collection is sure to be winner with fashion-forward brides.        

While you can browse through our website to view the new Karl Lagerfeld collection, we remind you that the exquisite detail and full beauty of the rings are best appreciated in person.  Padis Jewelry makes shopping for engagement and weddings rings easy with our large inventory of all the designers you love.  Visit our website to set up an appointment to come in to one of our three showrooms in San Francisco.  If you are in the Napa area, we encourage you to visit the Padis Jewelry Padis Romance Store. 

Padis Jewelry, a family-owned business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974.  We are one of the only jewelers in the area that offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such a large inventory.  For the opportunity to view our impressive collections, please contact us to schedule a visit.

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