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09.04.2013

Diamonds are beautiful and they come in all colors like rainbow. While some natural colored diamonds are pricey, some are not, it depends on the rarity, size and intensity of the color. In general, blue, green, pink and red are among the most rare colors while brown and yellow are more common. Natural colored diamonds [...]
Tags: black diamond, blue diamond, certification, colored daimond, colored treated daimonds, flawless diamond, gemologist, GIA, green diamond, HPHT treatment, natural colored diamonds, natural diamond, pink diamond, yellow diamond
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06.02.2013

Actually I have never met this client until the ring is finished for him to pick up, he was referred to me by a good client of mine. He works in the US but will be back in Vancouver for the holidays and to propose to his girlfriend so he decided to buy a ring [...]
Tags: 1.41ct, custom made engagement ring, diamond, diamond engagement ring, GIA, Graduate Gemologist, jewelry design, ring sketch, Vancouver
Posted in Bridal, Commissioned Pieces, Wedding Jewelry | No Comments »
13.12.2012

I had a few consultations with the couple, I know that they are getting a 1.50ct diamond from a family friend so we focused mostly on the design aspect of this ring. I recommend the clients to go with 19K white gold, and to make sure that in the future the wedding band can sit [...]
Tags: 1.50ct diamond, 19K white gold, custom made ring mount, Engagement ring, GIA, wedding band
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26.03.2012

Natural pink diamonds are very beautiful. It’s the most feminine of colors and much favored by celebrities. Pink diamonds have only been found in a few mines across the world. Today, the Argyle mine in Western Australia is famous for the number of pinks it produces. Making colored diamond jewelry is no piece of cake, [...]
Tags: argyle mine, GIA, Graduate Gemologist, jewelry, loose diamonds, natural pink diamonds, pink diamonds
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02.03.2012

I was commissioned to make this halo style emerald cut engagement ring and wedding band set. The emerald cut diamond is a beautiful GIA certified diamond with ideal length to width ratio. The wedding band consists of straight baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds. This set may not be a typical wedding rings set but [...]
Tags: baguette, diamonds, emerald cut, GIA, rings, tungsten, wedding
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