7 Must Have Jewelry Staples | What Needs to be in Your Jewelry Box

Must Have Jewelry

We all want to look our best at all times—and part of that is having those special, must have jewelry items. But determining which pieces to buy without breaking the bank can be a challenge. Buying jewelry staples will help you get the most bling out of every dollar you spend. That’s why we compiled a list of what to make sure is in your jewelry box. Continue Reading →

International Update: James Bond’s Watch, Christie’s Jewelry Auctions, and Retail Jewelry News from Canada, Russia, and the USA

News from the Auction World:

Thunderball- we all remember the movie; James Bond on a fast paced mission through the Bahamas, battling SPECTRE and his goons underwater, two atomic bombs would be detonated unless £100 million in diamonds were presented (disclaimer: Majesty Diamonds was not around back then, had we been – we would not have sold diamonds to the likes of SPECTRE!). Continue Reading →

Beautiful large diamonds: recent record-breaking diamond sales

Big Carat Weights, Beautiful Diamond Jewelry, Affordable Prices — this is the MajestyDiamonds.com mantra.  Even though we work with big, beautiful large diamonds every day, from time to time there are large diamonds that come to market, at not-so-affordable prices, that make even jewelers like us stand up and take notice. Continue Reading →

How to avoid scratching your jewelry

Wearing jewelry is a privilege which comes with the responsibility of maintaining its beauty and treating it with the care and diligence it deserves.

Try to protect all jewelry from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures and excessive exposure to sunlight. When you wear a piece of jewelry, it’s important that it be sturdy enough to hold up for everyday wear. Whether it’s a ring, bracelet, earring or necklace, your jewelry should be able to withstand regular use.

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What does Diamond Clarity Mean?

When it comes to selecting a Diamond, few things are as important as Diamond Clarity

The formation of a diamond is not a gentle process. Most diamonds are born in extreme circumstances from primeval carbon deep in the earth’s mantle at about 500,000 to 2 million feet below the surface. They are then shot up to the surface at supersonic speeds by eruptions inside the earth. These volcanoes are very small compared to ones like Mt. St. Helens or Stromboli off the coast of Sicily, but the magma originates much deeper, which is what enables the diamonds to be extracted and carried up through the earth. The extreme heat and pressure that diamonds undergo during their ascent can cause unique “birthmarks” that affect their clarity. These are referred to as inclusions when they are internal or blemishes when they appear on the diamond’s surface.

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