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Tahitian pearls originate from oysters and are rare pearls found in French Polynesia. The scientific name of these pearls is Pinctada Margaritifera.

Sparkly bright white is the color most commonly associated with jewelry-grade diamonds. You have seen these on many a celebrity, which makes it easy to believe that stone does not exist in other colors. It does though, even if as rarely as 1 in 10,000.

You may have noticed that some diamonds look dark under direct sunlight. Even the best diamonds can exhibit this effect, and if they had seemed to possess ideal proportions and optical precision at the time of purchase, this could leave you with a sinking feeling of having made a bad decision.

Diamonds are best known for their sparkle, which easily draws admirers no matter where the wearer happens to be. However common it may seem, this property also holds mystery for the majority of us, leaving many wondering why an 18ct diamond ring is a much better purchase than, say, an emerald of the same size.

Diamonds are precious in every sense of the word. This is one of the reasons they are priceless as gifts, besides the fact that they are easily and commonly associated with the words “rich” and rare.

One of the things you can count on from a good diamond is an accompanying certificate from a trusted laboratory. This document lays out the specifics of the stone including its 4 C’s, which comprise color, carat weight, cut, and clarity. These things decide the value of the stone and are a huge part of the reason why it costs as much as it does.

A recent survey revealed that couples usually spend thousands of dollars on their diamond engagement rings. However, this does not mean that you must spend that much money on diamond rings always. All you need to do is to set aside an amount you can manage and look for diamond rings that are priced within the set budget.