The Most Popular Diamond Shape

The jewelry industry reports the most popular diamond shape is a round brilliant cut, and makes up seventy-five percent of the diamonds sold throughout the world and more than fifty-five percent of those sold in the U.S.  The cut maximizes the diamond’s ability to reflect light and brightness better than any other fancy shape, but in order to bring out the most brilliance, gemologists recommend buying the best grade diamond you can afford.     

In addition given the high demand and the fact that more of the stone is lost in the cutting process, round brilliant diamonds cost more than comparable cushion, princess, asscher, oval and emerald shaped diamonds.  Also the high shine of the stone makes them appear larger for their carat weight than many other cuts. 

The Gemological Institute of American (GIA) explains that today’s round brilliant cut diamonds have evolved over six centuries as diamond cutters worked to perfect the cut.  They say, “By 1750, when the brilliant cut had developed into a style with a circular face-up outline, it had passed through many variations in facet size and proportions. These included table size, crown height, length of the lower half facets, total depth, and culet size.”

Modern round brilliant cut diamonds’ have larger table facets and smaller culets as well as longer star facets and lower half facets.  They typically have 57 or 58 facets, which mean they are able to grab the light better than other diamond shapes.  Diamonds with 58 facets have a culet, which is the small area at the bottom of the pavilion or tip.  Once the point is cut off it is called a culet and counted as a facet.  Diamonds without a culet, or very small ones, are considered to be better grade.  

Please visit Padis Jewelry to learn more tips about buying diamonds and to browse through our extensive collection of loose diamonds and gemstones.  With three large showrooms in the heart of San Francisco’s jewelry district and a store in Napa Valley, we offer customers one of the best selections of certified diamonds, engagement rings, fine jewelry and watches. 

 

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to San Francisco’s best jewelry store.

Source: http://www.gia.edu/gia-news-research-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-pay

Shopping for Diamond Stud Earrings?

Many top jewelry experts agree that one of the most important pieces of jewelry a woman can own is a pair of diamond stud earrings.  Classic and elegant, diamond studs look beautiful for your most dressed up occasions or as everyday wear.  They simply go with everything and help to create a finished, polished look. 

Diamond studs are a great gift to show a woman she is loved and special or as a present to yourself.  Furthermore diamond studs never go out of style and are a piece of jewelry that you will most certainly wear for the rest of your life.  However before you buy your earrings; you will need to decide on the carat weight, cut and metal color.

At Padis Jewelry we have a large selection of diamond stud earrings that are sure to please the most discerning customer and come in a variety of carat weights, cuts and price range as well as a choice of precious metals.  Many are from our Padis Signature Collection and include diamonds studs from around a full carat to almost 3 and a ¼ carat.  One stunning example from our exclusive collection is a 2.03 Cttw. 14K white gold round brilliant diamond earrings graded as an H Color and SI2 Clarity. The earrings come with an AGS Certificate.

To see our exquisite selection of diamond stud earrings, please visit our website.  While you are there, fill out a guest pass to schedule an appointment to one of our premier showrooms located in the heart of the San Francisco Wholesale Jewelry District. A guest pass is required so those not in the trade may enter the buildings.  While our pictures look beautiful online, diamonds are meant to be seen in person.  We look forward to meeting you. 

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 offers 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’s finest jewelry showrooms.

New Sales Record Set at Sotheby’s Auction

A few weeks ago Sotheby’s set a new sales record for a 3.47-carat fancy intense blue diamond ring.  The exquisite blue stone sold for $6,663,300 at auction, which totaled $1.92-million-per-carat making it the highest price ever paid for a stone of its grade.  More surprising was the fact that the actually sale price was almost triple the $2 million to $2.5 million estimated by Sotheby before the auction.    

This is due to blue diamonds now considered to be the rarest and most expensive of all diamonds.  In fact the Tel Aviv-based Fancy Color Research Foundation says that the value of blue diamonds has been rising faster than the value of either pink or yellow diamonds.   

Another reason the rings garnered such a high price at auction is fancy colored stones are graded based on their color quality.  The GIA explains the ring was graded “fancy intense,” which is the second highest color grade and just behind “fancy vivid.”  

The known history of the ring began shortly after WWII when a Pan AM pilot bought the ring to give it to a Pan AM stewardess who later became his wife.  The pilot died shortly after the couple married but the wife held on to the ring for many decades.   During this time there was not a market for fancy colored diamonds and they were not considered to be anywhere near as valuable as colorless diamonds.  At one point, the ring was briefly dropped in a garbage disposal and has a small chip on it.   

Eventually the ring was passed on to a daughter in the 1990.  It was appraised in 2006 for $150,000.  Needless to say the family was thrilled with the auction results.   

Another fancy intense blue diamond went on auction around the same time.  The 3.09 Ct ring sold for $5,375,000, which was $1.74 million per carat.  Christie, who sold the diamond, had estimated the ring would sell somewhere in the range of $2 million to $3 million.  While Padis Jewelry obviously does not have diamonds of this extremely rare quality, we do have a large inventory of exquisite diamonds that are sure to please.   

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 offers 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 at visit to San Francisco’s top jewelry store.

Source: barrons.com/articles/blue-diamond-breaks-record-at-sothebys-auction-1524259654

Precision Set Fine Jewelry Works at Padis

Padis Jewelry is proud of our affiliation with so many highly respected and sought-after jewelry designers.  Within our extensive selection of engagement rings, wedding rings and fine jewelry as well as approximately 10,000 loose diamonds at any given time, we are certain you will find the perfect piece of jewelry.   

Our renowned jewelry companies include a collection of wedding and engagement rings from Precision Set Fine Jewelry Works.  The company understands that jewelry is the ultimate personal expression, which is why all of their designs are of an exceptional quality and crafted with painstaking attention to the smallest detail.  Ever since they were founded in 1987, Precision Set Fine Jewelry Works has “assimilated talented artisans, adopted meticulous standards and has utilized cutting-edge machinery to craft a premier product that exudes superior craftsmanship.” 

The company is committed to using only the finest precious metals and gemstones in “each exquisite design-from the most delicate heirloom ring to the boldest statement piece.”  Furthermore, they are one of the few remaining companies where all of the jewelry is designed, manufactured, distributed and supported under one roof, which is at their headquarters in Dallas, Texas. 

Padis Jewelry’s extensive collection of Precision Set includes many stunning rings such as an 18K white gold, double cushion halo diamond setting designed for a ~2.00 Ct round center.  The extraordinary ring has 0.82 Cttw. of G Color diamonds with a VS2 Clarity Average.   Another example from our Precision Set rings includes a Platinum pavé eternity diamond band with a milgrain edge and 0.35 Cttw. of G Color diamonds with a VS2 Clarity Average.  

Please visit Padis’ website to see the entire collection.  While you are there, go ahead and set up an appointment at one of our San Francisco showrooms to see our beautiful jewelry up close and in person.   

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.

Why it is Smart to Buy a Certified Diamond

In Padis Jewelry’s enormous inventory of exquisite diamonds (we have over 10,000 loose diamonds at any one time); all of the diamonds we sell larger than 0.40 carats come with a report from an accredited, independent laboratory.  Moreover our diamonds are certified by the most trusted laboratories in the country such as the U.S. divisions of AGS, Forevermark, GIA and EGL USA. 

It is true that buying a comparable-sized certified diamond is a little bit more expensive than an uncertified stone but it gives you the assurance that the quality of the diamond is as described by the jeweler.  The higher price is due to the cost of the certification process.   

To put together the report, specially trained gemologists use high-powered microscopes and other sensitive instruments to create a detailed blueprint of the stone’s quality characteristics.  The report will also include information on whether the stone was treated or enhanced to improve its color or clarity.  In addition to the technical measurements and evaluations of the 4Cs, you typically get a diagram of the stone’s inclusions as well as views of the top and sides of the diamond.  Many certification reports also have a chart that details the weight, color grade, cuts, and angles of the stone.   

The certificate should stay with the diamond for life.  Also keep in mind that while the report is not an appraisal, if you do plan to insure a costly diamond, your insurer may require the diamond to be certified in addition to being appraised.  Please visit our website and take a look at our “Education” section to learn more about the 4Cs of diamond buying.  We also have lots of tips to guide your decision.  After that, we encourage you to set up an appointment to view our beautiful collection of diamonds and gemstones in person.       

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.

Shop Our Collection of Brilliant-cut Diamonds

At Padis Jewelry, we know many of our customers often confuse the term the “cut” of a diamond with the “shape.”  A diamond’s shape refers to the appearance of the stone such as round, princess, emerald, asscher, marquise, oval, radiant, and cushion.  The cut of a diamond refers to the proportions including depth and width and the symmetry or uniformity of the facets, which controls the diamond’s brilliance as well as its ability to reflect light through the top of the diamond.   

Before a diamond is cut, the stone is evaluated to determine its best possible cut in order to maximize clarity, color, and carat weight.  The most popular shape of diamonds is the round brilliant-cut as it maximizes the diamond’s ability to reflect light and brightness better than other fancy shapes.  In fact, almost 75% of all diamonds sold today are round brilliant-cut.  The round brilliant-cut typically cost more than comparable cushion, princess, asscher and emerald shaped diamonds as more of the stone is lost in the cutting process resulting in a fairly low yield/high demand for the stone.    

According to the Gemological Institute of American, the 57 or 58-facet round brilliants of today are the result of a variation of facet sizes and proportions that have evolved throughout many years.  This includes “table size, crown height, length of the lower half facets, total depth, and culet size.”  Round brilliant-cut diamonds with 58 facets have a culet, which is the small area at the bottom of a diamond’s pavilion or tip that is cut off and counted as one of the facets.  The stone is considered a higher grade if it does not have a culet or only has a very small, or medium-sized one.  A larger culet affects the appearance of the diamond and can appear as if the diamond has a hole in it.    

Please visit our website to see our collection of round brilliant-cut diamonds.  While you are there, set up a visit to one of our beautiful San Francisco showrooms.   

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to one of our showrooms.

Source: gia.edu/gia-news-research-round-brilliant-cut-diamond-pay  

Get an Accurate, Certified Appraisal at Padis

If you want to determine the monetary value of a piece of jewelry, you will need to have an appraisal done.  Appraisals are typically required if you want to insure your jewelry for replacement value.  In addition appraisals are done for estate planning and tax purposes to determine fair market value of jewelry as well as to learn the value of family heirlooms.  The GIA says the “value stated on the appraisal is the opinion of the appraiser based on their research and experience,” which is why you want an experienced, certified appraiser. 

The experts recommend that you have your jewelry appraised every three to five years (some say every two to three years) because the value of the piece may have increased resulting in it being under insured.  A safe bet is to check with your insurance company to see if they have any requirements or recommendations on updating appraisals. 

An updated appraisal includes reexamining the piece, a detailed description of the item, and documentation regarding its current condition.  The value of the piece may change based on the current market and will be reflected in the appraisal.  It should also include the appraiser’s name and their qualifications.   

At Padis Jewelry, our staff includes an American Gem Society (AGS) certified gemologist appraiser (CGA) who has gone through the training and certification process set forth by the AGS.  In addition our appraiser is a GIA Graduate Gemologist, which is where they learned to identify and grade diamonds and colored stones.  For you convenience, Padis Jewelry also has an in-house bench jeweler that can handle same-day repairs, ring sizing and settings.  Please visit our website to learn more, and while you are there set up an appointment to view our jewelry in person.   

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 impressive collections, please contact us to schedule at visit.

Source:  4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/appraisal-tips/

Need Help Choosing an Engagement Ring?

One of the most significant pieces of jewelry you will ever buy is an engagement ring.  In addition to representing your love and enduring bond, you want it to be something she will be proud to wear for years to come.  This is why you want to make a smart decision.

Along with considering the 4Cs of the diamond’s quality - cut, color, clarity, carat – there are other decisions to make such as the setting, the metal, the stones, and the price.    In many designs, the center stone is the largest and the most expensive.  Since the cut of the diamond is responsible for the stone’s sparkle, most experts say it is better to get a smaller diamond with a better cut than choosing a larger diamond with a lesser cut.   

The setting is used to showcase the center stone and a prong setting is commonly used in engagement rings.  This type of setting makes the stone completely visible and allows the maximum amount of light to enter the diamond.  You will also find a choice of metals including white, yellow, and rose gold or Platinum as well as two-tone options.   

It is recommended that before you even start shopping, set a budget and stick to it, and remember that the metal, setting and stone determine the price.  Working with the jewelry consultants of Padis Jewelry, we want you to know our goal is to see you get the best engagement ring within your budget.  Our inventory includes some of the top names in the industry and at least 10,000 loose diamonds.  We invite you to set up a visit with one of our expert, non-commissioned jewelry consultants for a stress-free, knowledgeable engagement ring shopping experience.    

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 offers 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 at visit to San Francisco’s finest jewelry showrooms.

Find the Top Jewelry Designs at Padis Including Gabriel & Co

Padis Jewelry is proud to offer our customers many of the finest luxury brands such as Tacori, Verragio, Jeff Cooper Designs, Ritani, Forevermark, Henri Daussi, Sylvie, Simon G., Scott Kay and more.  Included in our inventory we are also honored to carry a large selection of exquisite Gabriel & Co. bridal engagement and wedding rings. 

Considered among the finest in the world, Gabriel & Co.’s rings are individually handcrafted with careful attention to detail and styling by exceptional craftsmen.  In addition each ring has superior quality diamonds that are thoroughly examined by skilled gemologists.   

The company was started by two brothers who recognize that unique, quality jewelry is important to people and want each piece to radiate “personality and an awareness that everyone is an individual who deserves to be noticed."  Jack and Dominick Gabriel understand jewelry is used to celebrate special occasions, to commemorate momentous accomplishments, to honor the deepest relationships, and to capture the unspeakable beauty of life.   

Gabriel & Co.’s magnificent jewelry designs draw inspiration from artistic and cultural influences from around the world and their extensive bridal collections offer a variety of styles in a choice of metals and settings.  They also offer custom-designed rings.  

At Padis Jewelry, our large collection of Gabriel & Co. includes engagement rings in solitaire, classic and halo designs to fit a range of budgets.  One stunning example from our collection is a 14K white gold, halo diamond setting for a round center.  The 0.85 Cttw of diamonds have a G Color and a SI2 Clarity Average.  The ring is shown with a 1 Ct. center diamond for scale.  Remember our inventory also includes 10,000 diamonds at any one time, which should make choosing your center diamond easy.  Please visit our website to set up an appointment to visit one of our beautiful San Francisco or St. Helena showrooms.    

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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewelry, we encourage you to visit to one of our showrooms.

Why You Should Buy an Engagement Ring from a Reputable Jeweler

When you buy something as important as an engagement ring, a ring that will be worn every day for years to come, you want to get the best ring within your budget.  This is one reason it is helpful to buy from an established and credentialed jeweler.   

The Internet should be able to tell you some facts about the jeweler you are considering such as how long they have been in business and do they have positive reviews from actual customers.  An established jeweler typically has high marks for their jewelry as well as their service and will probably be around in years to come for regular ring maintenance.  Respected jewelers are also more likely to have GIA Graduate Gemologists on staff and a bench jeweler, who can help repair or resize your jewelry.   Their services may also include designing custom pieces if that is something you are interested in.   

Another important thing to consider when looking for a jeweler to buy an engagement ring from is how big is their selection?  Also if you want a ring from a particular designer, does the store you are considering have rings from the designer or other similar designers.   

Finally we think the service you get when shopping for this important of a purchase is another consideration.  If you want a stress-free experience, we recommend shopping with a jeweler who has a non-commissioned sales staff and is committed to taking your needs and budget seriously.  

As a family-owned business, Padis Jewelry gets an A+ on all of the above.  In business for more than forty years, we work with every customer to ensure their experience meets or exceeds expectations.  From the moment you walk into our warm and welcoming showrooms, you are treated like part of the Padis family.   

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.

Buying a Diamond? Educate Yourself on the 4Cs

At Padis Jewelry, we want our customers to be 100% satisfied with their jewelry purchases.  It is one reason we encourage diamond buyers to learn something about the worldwide standard for describing diamonds known as the 4Cs – carat weight, cut, color and clarity. Created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in the mid-twentieth century, the universal method is used to assess the quality and the value of a diamond.  

The GIA states that the “cut” of a diamond has the greatest influence on a diamond’s sparkle and is critical to the ultimate beauty and value. Additionally they add of the 4Cs, the cut is “the most complex and technically difficult to analyze.”  Also the cut is not the same as the shape of a diamond such as a round brilliance or a princess cut.  Rather it defines how well the diamond’s facets interact with light to allow the maximum amount of light to return through the top of the diamond.  Before the diamond is cut, the depth, table size, crown height and angle, girdle thickness and other factors are taken into account.      

The “color” in the 4Cs refers to the amount of color in a diamond with the most perfect ones having no hue whatsoever.  The D to Z color-grading system rates colorless diamonds with a D and diamonds exhibiting a measurable amount of light yellow in their hue with a Z.  

“Clarity” measures the amount of inclusions and blemishes in the diamond.  An “F” rating means there are no inclusions or blemishes visible to a skilled grader and an “IF” means that no inclusions and only blemishes are visible to a skilled grader.  The carat weight of a diamond is the actual measure of the diamond’s weight.  Each metric carat is 200 milligrams and a carat is subdivided into 100 ‘points.’  This means a diamond weighing 0.25 carats is twenty-five points. 

At any time, Padis Jewelry has at least 10,000 exquisite diamonds in our inventory, and we have been selling diamonds and fine jewelry to the San Francisco area for over 40 years.  Please visit our website to learn more.    

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 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.  If you are a lover of beautiful jewels, schedule at visit to one of our showrooms.

Pink and Blue Diamonds Set Price Records at 2017 Auctions

The GIA reports that more than “$1.1 billion worth of extreme top-end diamonds, colored gems and jewelry were sold at auction by the world’s most renowned houses in 2017.”  However while sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s were strong, in the second half of the year a number of important high-end diamonds went unsold as buyers appeared to be selective.   

The year’s trend showed strong interested in specialty diamonds such as the April sale of the Pink Star diamond at Sotheby’s Hong Kong location.  The Pink Star set a world record for the highest priced gemstone to be sold yet at auction.  The stone, a 59.60 carat Fancy Vivid pink Internally Flawless diamond, was the “largest diamond of those grades ever graded by GIA.”   The winning bid was a whopping $7.2 million by Chow Tai Fook, a large Hong Kong based retail jewelry chain.  The Pink Star was sold at auction for $83 million two years earlier but the buyer was unable to come up with the money.   

At the end of the year, an anonymous buyer bought a 5.69 carat GIA graded Fancy Vivid blue diamond at Sotheby’s.  The emerald-cut blue diamond sold for $15.1 million and is graded by the GIA as Natural Color, VVS1 clarity and be potentially Internally Flawless.   

Another important diamond sold a couple of times over the last several years includes the 24.78 carat Graff Pink.  In November 2010, it was sold at Sotheby’s for $46.2 million, which made it the most expensive pink diamond ever to sell at auction.  The stone is described as an “intense pink round-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond, set between shield-shaped diamond shoulders, and in platinum.”  In November of 2013, the Pink Graf set another record with a sale price of $83 million.  

While Padis Jewelry is not selling anything close to an $83 million diamond, nonetheless we have a stunning inventory of over 10,000 loose diamonds and gemstones at any one time.  We encourage you to visit our website to set up an appointment to one of our three San Francisco showrooms or visit our Padis Romance store in St. Helena.   

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.

Source:gia.edu/gia-news-research-2017-auction-roundup-pink-blue-fancy-colored-diamonds-still-rule

Planning a Trip to Napa Valley? Visit our Store in Beautiful St. Helena

Next time you are visiting the Napa Valley area, we encourage you to come in and browse the Padis Romance store in St. Helena, CA.  Our full-service store has an incredible selection of loose diamonds, beautiful jewelry and unique gift items.   

Although we have only been here for a little over three years, we are thrilled to be a part of such a vibrant, charming community as St. Helena is well-known for its boutique wineries, world-class cuisine, luxury lodgings, spas, and galleries.  The town offers an exclusive shopping experience with a wide array of unique treasures and specialty items.  In addition it is home to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and is a leader in food and wine trends not only of Napa Valley but the world beyond.   

Located in the heart of downtown St. Helena at 1269 Main Street, our store has a friendly and experienced staff.  Furthermore, Padis jewelry consultants do not work on commission, which allows them to just focus on helping you find the perfect piece of jewelry or special gift to commemorate your trip to California’s Wine County. 

 Along with a large collection of engagement and wedding rings and fine jewelry, our gift items include wine-focused goods, specialty housewares, and fine crystal.  We are also proud to be St. Helena’s exclusive authorized retailer for many of the most sought-after jewelry designers and watchmakers in the industry.  You will find names such as Forevermark, Tacori, TAG Heuer, Ritani, Verragio, LeVian, Breitling, and many more.  Due to our unique location, we are also pleased to showcase finely crafted and one-of-a-kind pieces as well as custom designs.  

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 offers 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 at visit to one of our showrooms.

Protect Your Investment by Buying a Certified Diamond

When you buy a certified diamond, you know just what you are getting. The certification process grades and documents the quality of the diamond by assessing the 4Cs of the stone: cut, clarity, carat and color as well as provides other details.  It also offers the buyer the assurance that the diamond is of the correct value and has been inspected by an independent lab.  Furthermore, if you are going to insure a costly high-grade diamond, many insurers require the stone to be certified.  

Graduate gemologists use high-powered microscopes and other sensitive instruments to compile the written certification report. While not an appraisal, the report is a detailed blueprint of the stone’s quality characteristics and offers other information such as whether the stone has been treated or enhanced to improve its color or clarity.  Also along with the technical measurements and evaluations of the 4Cs, the report generally includes a diagram of the stone’s inclusions as well as top and side views and a chart that details the weight, color grade, cuts, and angles.   

Among Padis Jewelry’s huge inventory of exquisite diamonds, any diamond we sell larger than 0.40 carats comes with a report from an accredited, independent laboratory such as the United States divisions of AGS, Forevermark, GIA or EGL USA.   Please see our website for more information on buying diamonds as well as to browse through our extensive collection of certified loose diamonds and gemstones.    While you are there, take a moment to set up an appointment to visit one of our showrooms for a stress-free, friendly jewelry shopping experience.  

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.

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.

Source:

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