JC Journal

Black Diamonds – Everything You Need to Know Black diamonds are as real as white diamonds but are not as common. It should be noted, though, that there are diamonds whose color has been artificially changed to black. There are, however, genuine black diamonds that occur naturally. Natural black diamonds,...

Ring Metals – Metal Types Explained Putting the aesthetic aside, the metal from which a ring is made can change its durability, value and compatibility with the wearer. Silver is a great example; the common “opposite” of gold is “silver”; it is a cool tone as opposed to the warmness...

Natural Diamonds vs Lab-Grown Diamonds - How To Tell The Difference Diamonds always have been, and probably always will be a girl’s best friend. We’ve outlined some great ideas on how to ensure your expectations of diamond rings meet the reality (LINK), knowing how to spot the difference between a...

Diamond Grading 101 – Everything You Need to Know About diamond Grading The more you learn about diamonds, the more you realise just how little you know about these miracles of nature. From pressure, darkness and eventually a volcanic catastrophe, natural diamonds are borne of nothingness into one of the...

Red Gold vs Rose Gold vs Pink Gold – Differences Explained Rose gold, red gold, and pink gold are made from a gold and copper alloy. Since copper has a bold pinkish-orange color, adding this alloy to gold gives the gold a beautiful pinkish gold color. 18K rose gold, 18K...

Diamond Clarity Explained Because they are formed deep within the earth, under extreme heat and pressure; virtually all diamonds contain "birthmarks"; small imperfections inside the diamond (called inclusions), or on its surface (called blemishes). Clarity refers to the degree to which these imperfections are present. Diamonds which contain numerous or...

Real vs Fake Diamond – How to Spot the Differences Buying a diamond is an emotional purchase, so of course you'll want to know whether or not a diamond is real before you sign on the dotted line. Whether you're in the market to purchase a diamond ring or you...

Why Does White Gold Turn Yellow? Tarnishing Explained White gold is a durable and high quality alternative to sterling silver. Because it doesn’t tarnish, it can be more convenient than silver. However, white gold can also change colors over time. The most common complaint about white gold is that it...

You may have heard of eternity rings or eternity bands, but are still not quite sure what they are or what they represent. If this is the case, we’re here to help. The following is a short but complete guide to what eternity rings look like, where they come from, when you...