Hollywood loves bling – the kind that comes
with carats in rings, on chains, you name it. And the 2013 Emmys was the
perfect place to show off sparkling diamonds, engagement carats and a selection
of gorgeous sparkle.
The Red Carpet
Image by DiarioContraste via flickr
It was pretty impossible not to notice (or even outshine) Carrie Underwood when she stepped onto the red carpet. She was draped in over 152 carats of diamonds at the event of the year. According to some, she wore an $18 million diamond necklace and paired it with matching diamond studs worth in the region of $3.2 million. Her right hand donned a $4 million pear-shaped diamond solitaire ring. Miss Underwood really did give new meaning to “stepping out in style”. I wonder if she owns any certified loose diamonds online.
The theme of this year’s show was the clean
simplicity of diamonds as well as coloured gems in platinum. The words “clean”
and “simplicity” sound like a bit of a contradiction, but the stars pulled it
off. Sofia Vergara showed off a 21 carat Ascher cur diamond ring along with
ruby, sapphire Columbian emerald earrings of over 100 carats. Her emerald
platinum ring was 40 carats and displayed gorgeous rose cut diamonds.
Did you see Claire Danes? Her 40 carat
diamond and emerald bracelet set in platinum is priced in the region of $1
million and her 5 carat diamond stud earrings at $150 000. And then there was
her $350 000 platinum ring with emerald-cut diamonds.
Ellen Burstyn received her award wearing a
gorgeous diamond chandelier earrings, a diamond bracelet and diamond fringe
necklace all set in platinum.
Buying Loose GIA Diamonds
These dazzling actresses look perfect for
the evening but did you ever wonder how we can begin to be like our Hollywood
idols? Well, isn’t it that great things start from small beginnings? Why not
start with the smaller steps, in other words… smaller loose diamonds.
Buying a diamond is a significant
investment which is not only financial but emotional too. Here are some common
mistakes to avoid when you want to buy certified loose diamonds or used loose
diamonds:
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The main mistake people make
when looking at loose diamonds for sale is to be misled on cut quality. The cut
is more difficult to define that the clarity or colour so it’s easy to
misrepresent. Be wary of being shown a couple of diamonds of differing cut
qualities in order to be swayed into buying the “best option”.
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Avoid purchasing deeply cut
wholesale GIA diamonds. A deeply cut diamond is poorly cut and less expensive
per carat. After all, you don’t want to be outshone on your red carpet!
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Very few well cut diamonds are
carried in traditional jewellery stores making it less the worth to buy
certified diamonds. Lesser cut diamonds are simply cheaper to buy, make for
less inventory and can be sold at more competitive prices.
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Often as a customer, you don’t
know if certified loose diamonds are GIA colour
graded. Make sure you get to see the actual certificates for the diamonds
you fancy.
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If you find yourself comparing
two different shapes, look out for body colour which shows more readily in some
diamond shapes.
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The cut quality affects the
brightness and colour of the diamond. Don’t take the seller’s word when
comparing diamonds, use the GIA cut grade to compare.
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A reputable seller will be
happy to offer warranties and guarantees with your purchases. When you review
the seller’s policies, ask to see the guarantee or warranty in writing before
buying. Too many jewels simply don’t offer guarantees in writing which is
surprising.
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Be sure to confirm what your
warranty covers other than the usual inspections and free cleanings. Although a
guarantee may at first appear to cover loss, damage or theft, they very often
don’t. Don’t assume that the jeweller’s warranty will take the place of
insurance. Many agreements don’t cover the cost of any work that may be
required as a result of a free inspection. Many guarantees also become void if
the diamond is altered, repaired or even cleaned.
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Sure, some agreements will
offer value but the main purpose of most of them is to insure your loyalty and
repeat visits for things like inspections and cleaning.
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Make sure you understand your
obligations under agreement. Sometimes the cleanings and inspections are not
only free but they are necessary in order to keep the warranty in force. Take
note of what the seller requires to maintain the warranty.
Hollywood’s love for diamonds means there
can be one too many con artists out there and if you want to look good with
your beautiful rocks, be sure you know what to look for and you’ll be stepping
out in style at your next event!
This is a guest post by JenniferWatson. She knows what goes with what, what looks good and what
you need to look good and get by in Hollywood. She manages a number of
businesses and helps her mother with the designing of bespoke wedding gowns.
Her speciality, though, is precious stones and certified loose diamonds.
My workmate actually wants a diamond on her birthday!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, what is the difference between a "certified diamond" and a "non-certified diamond"?
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