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14.07.2011

I made this 3 stone ring using the a diamond from her pendant and a diamond from her old ring, we only puchased a more EGL new diamond to make this stunning ring. With the rest of the small diamonds from her old ring, she purchased a few more from me to make [...]
Tags: custom made engagement ring, EGL certified diamonds, engagement ring upgrade, eternity band, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler, wedding band
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26.01.2011

Super nice client. We had a simple consultation, talked about him, her and diamonds. He likes 3 stone ring so we played around different combinations for a bit and decided to settle on one and half carat center stone and under half carat stones to match. After looking thru a few stones he picked this [...]
Tags: 3 stone engagement ring, custom made engagement ring Vancouver, GIA certified diamonds, Hearts and Arrows diamonds, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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14.12.2010

The largest was an 18.12-ct. diamond that received an F color grade from GIA. The treatment was detected by observing a “tiny hexagonal graphite inclusion surrounded by a tension fracture,” and confirmed by spectroscopic analysis. The e-brief concludes that it is somewhat unusual to see such large stones, since HPHT annealing can sometimes damage a [...]
Tags: custom design jewelry Vancouver, GIA certified, HPHT annealing, treated diamonds, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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25.11.2010

The Smithsonian Institution invited the public to make history by voting on one of three new setting designs for the legendary Hope Diamond. To mark the occasion, Harry Winston Inc., the famed jewelry company whose owner and namesake donated the diamond to the Smithsonian, has designed three contemporary settings, to look at these 3 designs, look at my [...]
Tags: Harry Winston, Hope Diamond, the Smithsonian Institution, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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03.11.2010

Custom made 18K yellow and white gold diamond pendant with adjustable white gold chain. This piece is very versitile, it’s soft and feminine and you can wear it with a simple dress or jeans, anything!
Tags: 18K gold, custom jewelry Vancouver, custom made diamond pendant, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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29.10.2010

Certificates are detailed diamond quality reports issued by accredited independent gemological labs . Here are the major reputable gemological laboratories in North America: GIA – Gemological Institute of America GIA is the most well known and respected laboratory in the world. It is also the most demanded diamond certificate. In its diamond report provides [...]
Tags: AGS lab, American Gem Society, EGL certified diamonds, European Gemological Laboratory, Gemological Institute of America, GIA lab certified, IGI certified, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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19.10.2010

Custom made 18K white gold double bezel diamond studs, with secured alpha backs so they will never come off. Set with 2 x 0.71ct EGL round brilliant cut diamonds. Client approved these two diamonds before I set them. Finished product, a beautiful pair diamond studs! Every woman must own a pair of diamond studs, they are [...]
Tags: 18K white gold earring setting, alpha back studs, custom made diamond studs, EGL certified, Vancouver custom jewelry, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
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26.05.2010

At the 2009 American Music Awards , Rihanna accessorized with Sutra’s “3×3″ rose-cut diamond ring flanked by black and colorless diamond rings set in platinum by Neil Lane. At Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year Awards”(center photo), she scooped up one of the night’s top honors while sporting two of her favored looks: an origami-style dress and [...]
Tags: 3 finger rings, American Music Awards, black diamonds, Rihanna jewelry, rose cut diamonds, Vancouver custom jewelry, Vancouver gemologist and jeweler
Posted in Celebrity Style, Jewelry Trends | No Comments »