Fashion Jewelry

Gems & Gold Weight and Pricing

Gems Weight Units

Carat – is the unit used to express the weight of gemstones, with one carat equal to 200mg of actual weight.
Gram – is a weight unit that is used for less expensive and rather small gems.
Grain – is used to weigh pearls. It is equal to 14 of the carat, i.e. 50mg. It is seldom used nowadays.

The centers of the jewelry’s business had their own mass measures.
So, the London carat was equal to 205,3mg, the Florentine one – 197,2mg. It explains the difference in the weight of historical diamonds. The metric carat was introduced in 1907 in Paris. It is equal to 200mg. That is what we have now.

How to Calculate the Price of a Gemstone

In the gems trade the price of 1 carat is indicated. If you want to calculate the full price of a stone you should not multiply the price of a carat by the stone weight in carats. The price of a carat rises progressively with the increase of the stone size. Say, if a diamond weighing less than 1 carat costs X, a diamond with the mass of 2 carats doesn’t cost 2X, but much more.

Gold

Yellow Gold – the gold’s natural color and is the most common gold used for jewelry
White Gold –  It differs from yellow gold by addition of alloys. Usually they are palladium or nickel, zinc and cooper.
Rose gold –  is made by alloying gold with cooper, which gives it a beautiful pink color.

24 karat = 100% gold
Too soft for jewelry
22 karat = 91.7% gold
Very soft — not recommended for jewelry
18 karat = 75.0% gold
Recommended for fine jewelry
14 karat = 58.3% gold
Recommended for jewelry
12 karat = 50.0% gold
Not acceptable for jewelry
10 karat = 41.7% gold
The legal karat limit considered as real gold in the United States

How to Calculate the Price of gold

The price of gold jewelry depends on the jewelry design, purity of gold or karat weight and amount of the material needed for this particular item.

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Zaavy took inspiration for the jewelry collections from some of Fabergé’s original works as well as traditional Russian folklore. The Fabergé jewelry pieces are all unique and made using diamonds and gemstones which are all ethically mined.

New Fabergé Jewelry has the perfect pieces just for you! The new jewelry collection that is truly captivating. All the pieces included in the Fabergé New High Collection are designed by jeweler Frederic Zaavy.

The Fabergé Charmeuse Bangle is definitely an eye-catcher. This 18-karat white and pink gold bracelet would be a superb charm on any woman’s bracelet. It is composed of amazing 1,948 natural and untreated white and pink diamonds.

Jewelry Today – What Woman Want?

What is it that women are buying and not buying today? The first thing they want is “Big” with a lot of bling. They are doing this by sometimes sacrificing the quality of stone for size, other times by choosing pieces with multiple diamonds that give the illusion of a big look. The days of women being satisfied with a plain gold wedding band are gone. Anything paved, basically small round diamonds set everywhere, with minimal metal showing is in hot demand.

And the second thing they want is color…lots and lots of it. In fact, They are opting for alternative semi-precious stones set around diamonds, rather then going for the traditional pricier precious stones. Sales of the traditional sapphires, emeralds and ruby stone jewelry have plummeted and have been replaced by the colorful and “cheaper” alternative semi-precious stone jewelry. All colors sell and the popularity of a certain color will vary with the season and fashion. Beryls, rubellite, rhodolite, garnet, topaz, citrine, garnets, jade, tourmalines, periodot, amber, carnelian, jade, the selection and colors are endless. Pink and blue-green are always hot colors.

Not only are stones big in rings but also gemstone bead strands have been the hot ticket item the last few years. Tourmaline, peridot, topaz, iolite, jade, lapis, onyx, beryl mixed with gold beads, pearls and accented with big centerpiece pendants have been popular. After enduring a decade of the white metal and diamonds minimalism look, women revolted and the “bigness” of size and color became the flavor du-jour for women’s necklaces. During the minimalist period where necklaces were all worn short, the necklaces of today have evolved to the belly button length. These necklaces are usually 32″ or longer and worn long or doubled for a layered look.

Additionally, women want versatility in their jewelry. They want jewelry they can wear to the office as well as go out to dinner and just plain live in. They want anything that gives her a feeling of change from day to night or that she can color coordinate with different outfits!!!!

Yellow Diamonds

The Tiffany Yellow Diamond, one of the largest yellow diamonds ever found has only been worn by two women.  One wore it to dinner and the other for a publicity photo shoot. A diamond of this size and value is not very practical to wear as a matter of course. In the rough, before it was cut into 90 facets, it weighed 287 carats. Then it was cut down to 128 carats in a custom shape to maximize its brilliance. A diamond of this size and value cannot be cut in just any way. It must be carefully planned and executed or great waste will result. The young man that did cut the stone – only 23 years old at the time – studied it for a year first. The result was an outstanding and precious stone in every sense.

Another fascinating diamond that you must know about is the Kimberley Octahedron. Named after the place it was found – the Kimberly mine in Africa – and its shape – this is the biggest yellow diamond ever found. At 616 carats it still has not been cut into a gem with facets and remains in its original shape and size. Now, it is the 14th largest diamond ever found with 13 non-yellow diamonds even larger. About the size of a golf ball, the Kimberly Octahedron remains with the scientists. Also not practical to wear or enjoy at cocktail parties it remains a valuable and beautiful treasure nonetheless.

If you are looking for yellow diamonds today, there are some that are even made in the laboratory. These diamonds are made the same way natural diamonds are created: with heat and pressure. When the laboratory diamonds are made, they are in fact a bit superior in strength because they are made under controlled conditions. The color is also more pure and more beautiful at times. Unfortunately, these diamonds are very expensive as well because of the process required to create them.

When considering yellow diamonds, there are several different shades. Canary yellow is perhaps the most popular, but deeper and more vibrant shades of yellow are also available. Other shades of yellow include: fancy yellow, fancy light yellow, light yellow, very light yellow, and faint yellow. All shades of yellow are a measure of nitrogen in the stone. The more nitrogen trapped inside, the darker the yellow.

Rare yellow diamonds have now become quite popular with celebrities. Here are some of the celebrities that recently bought them: Johnny Damon, the Red Sox baseball star, gave Michelle Mangan a brilliant yellow diamond engagement ring. Dennis Quaid, Kimberly Buffington, Heidi Klum, Varonica Varekova, Petr Nedved, Rodney Jenkins, and Joy Enriquez have all been seen recently purchasing a yellow diamond. Who’s next on the list? Will it be you?

(Pictured: The Tiffany Yellow Diamond)

Black Diamond Rings

There are three types of black diamonds: natural, irradiation treated and heat-treated under high temperature.  In the late 1990’s, one designer started using natural black diamond (carbonado), which had been used for industrial purpose till then, in combination with clear diamonds. This original idea was immediately copied by other designers and it became quite popular. To keep up with a growing demand for black diamond, it required securing sufficient material. As a necessity, artificial irradiation appeared on the scene. This takes otherwise uninteresting diamonds and makes them very dark green so they appear black. The third type of ‘black’ diamond is a new development. The stones were originally natural diamonds of very poor quality single crystals or white to grey polycrystalline crystals, which are turned black by being heated with very high temperatures.

Black Diamonds, as available in most jewelry, are the radiation treated type. Black diamonds are genuine diamonds treated with radiation to make their color appear black. Under normal light, they look black. They are, however, very dark green. To test this, a bright light source should be placed near an edge of the diamond. This allows the light to illuminate some of the interior of the stone. The very dark green color that becomes visible is commonly seen in enhanced black diamonds. The very dark green color that is seen is never seen in natural diamonds. It is a result of the radiation treatment.

What about carbonado as found in Brazil? These black diamonds are untreated and are made of the same material as diamonds, but are quite porous. They also have many holes and gaps in their surface and some grey is often found as well. Because of this, natural carbonado is much more rare than treated diamonds and the cost is much higher when used in jewelry. These are the natural version of the black diamond.

When shopping for Black Diamond Rings, there are many types to pick from. Many styles are  available for men because of the stylish appearance of the black stones. Black Diamond Wedding sets are becoming very popular with certain crowds. Black Diamond pave is also very popular with some ring styles and looks striking. Black Diamond Solitaire Rings are also in vogue with many people snatching up Black Diamond Solitaires whenever they see one that catches their eye.

Black Diamonds are also often mixed with White Diamonds – the standard clear diamond – to create a stunning contrast. Whichever  Black Diamond ring style you choose, you can guarantee it will be a real attention-getter.

What Color is a Real Diamond?

Few people know that diamonds occur naturally in a variety of colors. Some are steel gray, while others are white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink to purple, brown, and even black!  Colored diamonds have impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration. Pure diamonds are perfectly transparent and colorless. Diamonds are split into two main types and some subtypes, according to the nature of impurities present and how these impurities affect light absorption.

A ‘Type I’ diamond has nitrogen atoms as the main impurity. If the nitrogen atoms are in pairs they do not affect the diamond’s color; these are Type IaA. If the nitrogen atoms are in large even-numbered groups, they create a yellow to brown tint. About 98% of gem diamonds are type Ia, and most of these are a mixture of IaA and IaB material. If the nitrogen atoms are dispersed throughout the crystal in isolated sites (not paired or grouped), they give off an intense yellow or occasionally brown tint (Type Ib); the rare canary diamonds belong to this type, which represents only 0.1% of known natural diamonds. Have you seen a Canary Diamond? They can be quite stunning.

‘Type II’ diamonds don’t have nitrogen impurities. They absorb light in a different part of the spectrum from Type I diamonds. They also have differing fluorescence characteristics. A Type IIa diamond can be pink, red, or brown due to structural anomalies. They are very rare. Type IIb diamonds, which account for 0.1% of gem diamonds, are usually light blue due to scattered boron inside. A blue-grey color may also occur in Type Ia diamonds. There are also green diamonds, whose color is derived from exposure to varying quantities of radiation.

All are technically diamonds and all colors can be truly beautiful. Which are the best? The best diamond is the diamond that you love: The one that means something special to you.

Jewelry for your Wedding Day – what to wear!

There are so many more choices today even than when your mother got married. Take your time and make choices that fit you. After all, you’re only going to do this once!

You have choices of: rhinestones, diamonds, Cubic Zirconia (CZ), Swarovski crystals, Austrian crystals, and more.

Start with your favorite piece, whether it’s a necklace, tiara, bracelet, earrings or something else. Something you just fall in love with defines your taste. If it’s right for your gown, then build around it with the rest of your choices. There are so many options out there – you won’t need to compromise.

If you’re one of the bridesmaids, you’ll do well to compliment and follow the bride. Of course be sure to be understated when compared with her choices – it’s her day, not yours – yet.

Not sure what works with your gown?

Compliment a white gown with white pearls and silver. Off white looks good with ivory pearls or light gold or silver. A champagne gown looks best with dark ivory/champagne and gold accents. Clear stones can work with all colors, but make sure they don’t get lost in the background. Jewelry that can’t be seen often needn’t be worn at all.

Some more Tips

There are no hard and fast rules here. Each person is so unique – that’s what makes dressing up for this occasion so much fun!

Simple dresses with deep necklines allow larger necklaces.

Pearls are traditionally safe, but be picky and don’t use them as an easy solution. Do they actually fit well?

Gowns with high necklines allow no necklace or a colorful choice. If no necklace is chosen, the earrings become instantly more important.

What pattern is used in your dress? Is it fine detail? Is there no detail? You will do well to compliment – usually by copying – the overall patterns found on your dress. Elaborate or ornate dresses usually call for complex patterns in your jewelry. As: ‘the simple calls for simple’.

Remember to make sure your hairstyle and veil work well with the jewelry, and vice-versa.

Be sure your earrings are a compliment to your necklace and not trying to make a different statement.

Bracelets are more often than not unneeded. If you choose to wear one, be sure it does not draw attention from the dress.

Gloves make a different statement than a bracelet.

If you are a bridesmaid and the Bride has selected your jewelry set, all the better.

If you are the Bride selecting what will be worn, consider the following.

Remember to start with your dress and style, then think about how your bridesmaids can be best accentuated.

Consider what colors they are wearing or what standards you have set. You may even want to try out with each of them what will work best both in the context of your wedding and what works best for them and their appearance.

You’ll do better by considering each of their complexions and body types and helping them to look their best as opposed to making them all look the same.

With your Wedding Jewelry carefully chosen and your Bridesmaids each looking stunning, you’ll have a happy and beautiful wedding party. Now, what about the groom?

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