The Bow Tie Effect in Oval Diamonds
Simply put, a bow tie in an oval diamond looks like a man’s dark bow tie sitting in the center of the stone. It occurs when center facets of the stones obscure light reflection. These black patches in an oval stone aren’t all bad, however. Some bow tie effect will be present in any fancy-cut stone, but the severity of the bow tie is determined but the stone’s cut.
Why Do Diamonds Come in Different Colors?
Colored diamonds can occur naturally, but they can also be the result of lab irradiation (i.e. cooking the stones). If you’re in the market for a colored diamond, it’s important to know the difference between the two since the source of the stone’s color may affect its value.
The Ideal Length-to-Width Ratio for Pear Cut Stones
Pears are one of the trickiest cuts to shop for because it can prove challenging to find one with the right length-to-width ratio.
Legend of the Hope Diamond
The idea that such a beautiful stone could spur ghastly misfortune is darkly fascinating. While skeptics may scoff at belief in such supernatural stories, it’s hard to deny that the events surrounding the Hope Diamond curse are intriguing for anyone who loves a good story.
What's the Difference between Gold Plated and Gold Filled?
While both gold-plated and gold-filled items are typically less expensive than solid gold items, there is a significant difference of durability between the two.
Jewelry Semantics: Why Jewelry Can't Be Advertised As Made in America
For a company to legally label their products “Made in the USA,” the process can be a bit complicated, however. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a marketer may only label its product as such if it can “substantiate that all components of a product—including natural resources—originated in the U.S.” (MJSA).
Macabre Jewelry: Modern Poison Rings by Wendy Brandes
Poison rings open like a locket, and deadly powders could be stored under a bezel setting
or in the bezel setting itself. This macabre accessory was used to sneak poison into an enemy’s food or drink—or, in the event of capture or torture, the wearer could kill herself with the contents of her ring.
