Blue Diamond Ring – 10 things salespeople will tell you
April 2, 2011 by
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Buying a Blue Diamond Ring is not always easy, since you rely on the salesperson in the retail store to give you all the information that you need to make an informed decision. This is why i put together a little list of things that you should watch out for.
If you hear the salesperson say any of the following, you should be wary and maybe even opt to go somewhere else:
- all blue diamonds are natural
- the color does not matter, they are all the same
- the cut is not important
- we do not carry blue diamonds, because they are all fake
- we do not have a loupe (if you hear this one, don’t walk out of the store, RUN)
- you will never see another blue diamond ring (unless it is a natural blue diamond, that’s a lie)
- we only have irradiated blue diamonds, because natural blue does not exist
- blue diamond, what’s that?
- we do not have certificates for our diamonds
- how about a blue topaz
The list goes on and on. There are a lot of salespeople that are not trained, do not care, or simply prefer to lie to the customer in order to make a sale. It is imperative that you arm yourself with enough information, so you don’t fall in a trap.
Having said all that, there are a lot of established and honest companies out there, online as well as offline, that will get you what you want and guarantee what they sell.
I would like you to help me add to the list, so feel free to leave me a comment and i will update the list, as i get suggestions. Questions are also welcome.
Enjoy your hunt for a blue diamond ring.
Blue Diamond Ring – Very Rare
March 26, 2011 by
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It’s hard to find a blue diamond ring.
One of the most elusive color diamonds in the world is the blue diamond. Exceedingly rare and even more expensive than brilliant white diamonds, the blue diamond is something you need to have deep pockets for. Prices are astronomical for a blue diamond, and even the super rich themselves are often on a waiting list to procure one of these fabulous gems. Getting your hands on a blue diamond can be harder than getting the Queen to a death metal concert. In other words, be prepared to be on the waiting list for a very long time.
So how does the natural blue diamond get it’s color? No, aliens didn’t create it, in fact you’d probably be surprised to hear it’s as simple as a chemical reaction with Boron. The diamond crystals react with boron during development that infuse the gem with it’s unique blue color. Cool right? The reaction only happens once in a blue moon (pun intended.) Blue diamonds can be many shades from blue-gray to almost green. No one shade is identical to the other. The coloration of these diamonds are what makes them so unique to the market. Each year there are roughly 0.1 percent blue diamonds mined. The only known natural blue diamonds come from the De Beers mine in South Africa. Just one place on the entire planet. No wonder they’re so expensive and rare!
One of the most famous blue diamonds in the world is the Hope Diamond, which is currently located at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. The total carat weight for this diamond is 45.52 carats. There are also many other famous blue diamonds including the Wittelsbach, Idol’s Eye, Koh-I-Noor, Orlov, Cullinan I or Star of Africa as it’s better known, Petra Blue, Heart of Eternity, Millennium Star, Excelsior, Tereschenko, Sultan of Morocco, Blue Heart, Blue Empress, and the Blue Magic diamond. All these blue diamonds show incredible cuts, clarity and color and have values in the millions of dollars. If you owned one of these, you were probably royalty, wealthy beyond imagination or a thief!
When looking for a blue diamond ring it’s important to understand that they are graded exactly the same as a regular diamond, with the 4 C’s in mind. Clarity, Cut, Color and Carat. A good jeweler will help you discern which is the best blue diamond ring for you and your budget.
Talking about budget, there is an alternative to natural blue diamonds, for those of us who are not super rich. Treated blue diamonds are readily available and they are a fraction of the the cost of natural once. These diamonds have bee irradiated to give the diamond the blue color, but are otherwise identical to its natural counterparts.
For most people, these would be the best choice for a blue diamond ring.
A blue diamond ring is certainly a statement piece that can last for many, many years if looked after properly. Although expensive, they are really the cream of the crop when it comes to diamonds, they come with bragging rights like no other. Most often blue diamonds are featured as the centerpiece of a solitaire ring to showcase the stunning color and cut. Blue diamond rings are a very wise investment, just be prepared to fork over some serious money (bring the armored truck!!) Beautiful looking and classy, blue diamond rings are hard to resist. Use a reputable jeweler and you could be the new owner of a blue diamond ring for years to come.
Blue Diamond Ring – A Rarity
January 14, 2011 by
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A natural blue diamond ring is very rare and if rarity is to be measured in terms of how well your steak has been cooked, then the blue diamond is still part of a living cow. It’s the Ferrari Enzo of the diamond industry in that it’s sold out before it’s even found. It has properties shared by no other member of the diamond family and people love them.
The blue diamond is in a price bracket which is reserved only for the super rich, or for those who have the desire and the means to own something truly beautiful.
Some readers will probably rush to catalogues of blue diamond rings to investigate how much they cost and will probably come across some affordable gems, but these are enhanced. The unattainable nature of a blue diamond ring means that white coats in laboratories have started treating regular diamonds with radiation to give them the blue luster of their rare cousin.
Blue diamonds automatically go onto waiting lists as soon as they are discovered, because there are always elite members of society who have expressed a desire to make a purchase. Unless you are capable of astute monetary negotiation, you will not be able to purchase a natural blue diamond any time soon.
The rarity of the diamond is derived from a small deposit of boron in its makeup. This flaw gives the diamond the additional selling point of being capable of acting as a conductor. The practicality of a diamond ring that can conduct electricity is disputable, but in an industry based entirely on aesthetic appearance there is little room such feeble musings.
The sheer expense of a natural blue diamond means that most people would probably be better off just purchasing the color enhanced version. If you are serious about purchasing a natural blue diamond ring then you should ensure to go to a reputable dealer that offers you certification of your blue diamond ring.
