Diamond Mines

Above, the world's largest diamond mine in Mirny, Siberia.
Diamond mining is an interesting process. De Beers, the largest diamond dealer in the world, has mining plants in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Canada. While the former are run in a 50/50 split with the African governments, with the exception of South Africa, whose Ponahalo Investments is a black empowerment company and has a 26% share, the Canadian operations are the first outside Africa, and opened in 2007.

The Snap Lake Diamond Mine has an expected lifetime of about 20 years. It is located 140 miles outside Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The arctic conditions of this rugged outpost are perfect for the production of kimberlite, the stone in which diamonds are found. High pressure and temperatures in the earth’s core billions of years ago changed carbon into diamonds. Eruptions of kimberlite brought the diamonds to the earth’s surface millions of years ago. Kimberlite does leave traces of other minerals, which suggest the presence of diamonds, although not all kimberlite contains diamonds. These traces allow for the tracking of potential diamonds.

Today Canada is the third largest diamond district jewelers in the world. Technically, the stones are made into white gold diamond engagement rings elsewhere, but it all begins in these mines. If you’re looking for a closer diamond district jewelers, buy diamonds online at www.IDJewelry.com.
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Moms Love Diamonds Too

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That doesn’t mean they aren’t a mother’s best friend! With Mother’s Day just at the end of the week, it’s time to get your mom something nice. Remember all the food she fed you when you were a kid? All the times she nursed you back to health when you were sick? Well now it’s time to give back some of the love that she gave you.

I know, I know, you’ve bought her presents before. You say you love her all the time. But when it comes down to it, even mothers need to be reassured through your actions of how you feel about them. That’s why a trip to a diamond district jewelers is in order.

They will help you find something nice for your Mom without breaking the piggy bank. Reputable jewelers can show you so many items that you may be at first overwhelmed. But don’t think too hard, look at what your mom already has, and what you think she would like.

Anything you get her from a diamond district jewelers, I’m sure she will love. After all, she’s your mom, she’s loved you from the beginning. Now it’s time to show her how much you appreciate her.

Understanding the Prismatic Properties of Diamonds

If you're trying to find the perfect diamonds engagement ring, or are looking to buy diamonds online, it's important you understand how diamonds are graded.
A big part of understanding diamond cuts is to understand how light works within the diamond that gives it his legendary sparkle. When light enters a diamond or any other material it bends or refracts.  How it much it bends is referred to as the refractive index. The refractive index of diamond is 2.41, the highest of any natural transparent gem, which is why they’re so beautiful to look at when they catch light. In diamonds the maximum amount they can refract is 24.5 degrees, also known as the critical angle. Light that passes through the diamond is reflected if it makes contact with a surface outside the critical angle. Light striking a surface inside the critical angle will be refracted out of a diamond.

How to Make Sure Your Jeweler is Reputable

When you’re shopping for the best diamonds engagement rings, you’re really at the mercy of the jeweler, unless you know how to spot the intricacies of a good diamond. But many times, finding a reputable jeweler is as hard as finding the perfect diamond—you’re not sure what makes it perfect, but you’re hoping you’ll know it when you see it.
According to findmyjeweler.com, there are 7 signs of a less-than reputable jeweler:
1.    They only sell IGI certified diamonds (Generally, it’s best to stick with GIA, AGS, or EGL)
2.    They sell laser drilled stones (GIA always labels their stones that are lazer drilled)
3.    They sell clarity-enhanced diamonds
4.    They won’t show you a diamond under a scope. (This is a huge red-flag that would rub any shopper the wrong way. What are they trying to hide?)
5.    They sell poorly cut, cloudy stones.
6.    They push you to buy right away, instead of truly educating you to make the right purchase.
7.    Their salespeople are part-time or seasonal instead of full-time experienced employees who truly know what they’re talking about.


ID Jewelry is a member of the New York Diamond Dealers Club, the Better Business Bureau, and GIA, to name a few.

All About The Cushette

As we mentioned a few posts back, the cut of a diamond is crucial in the diamond engagement rings selection. If you’d like to buy diamonds online but are unsure of the cut you’d like, it can be a little hard to get a good gauge of the actual ring through photos online, especially if you’re inexperienced in diamond shopping. If you’re looking for a ring that is sleek and modern, while still maintaining classic proportions and characteristics, the Cushette is what you’re looking for.

It is a totally unique cut that breaks away from the traditional rules of diamond cutting. It has rounded edges, but the diamond itself isn’t round or oval. It has four sides, but isn’t square or rectangular. It’s a totally original, special shape. So special that it got it’s own shape name, Cushette. Cushette diamonds are cut using the Rosetta process, which allows the diamond to have more light and radiance than has ever been attempted with any other cut. The Rosetta process is unique because it allows 8 portals of light to be cut into the pavilion of the diamond, making it sparkle and glimmer like no other.

History of the Diamond District NY

Last week, we touched briefly on the Diamond District NY. If you were wondering what the background was on the district and how it became the revered diamond capital of the U.S., here is some interesting history that explains how and why this area became a hotbed of reputable jewelers and diamonds engagement rings.

According to The Encyclopedia of New York City by the New York Historical Society, the district was created when dealers moved north from a previous district created between Bowery and Canal that was established in the 20s. In 1931, the diamond district moved to the Financial District near the intersection of Fulton and Nassau streets. The move to midtown started in 1941. The area grew in numbers and prominence when the Netherlands and Belgium were invaded by Nazi Germany, forcing many Orthodox Jews in the diamond industry to flee Antwerp and Amsterdam and settle in New York City. Today, the area is one of the primary centers of the worldwide diamond industry. It has been said that a one day total of the sales made on the block average to about $400 million.

Some Tips for Diamond Shopping NY

Before you start visiting reputable jewelers, it may help to have some basic background information regarding gems. There are precious and semi-precious stones; the former are first and foremost diamonds, then come rubies, emeralds and sapphires. These stones are all very hard and are translucent with color in their natural forms, except for the diamond, which has value largely according to its clarity and colorlessness. All other gems are semi-precious.

While the distinction between precious and semi-precious has fluctuated over the years (amethysts, for example, were precious until huge reserves were found in Brazil in the 19th century) diamonds are typically regarded as a staple in the precious collection. This is part of why white gold diamond engagement rings are so popular – they are precious materials to give to a precious loved one.

The diamond district NY is one of the world’s leading centers for white gold diamond engagement rings. Along with London, Johannesburg, Mumbai, and Antwerp, this section of New York’s Midtown is a leading player in the diamond game and accepts the majority of the diamonds that enter the U.S. If you are looking for reputable jewelers, this area of the city is a great bet. Just remember that most of these reputable jewelers are closed on Sundays; but other than that, start your diamond district NY shopping!

The World's Most Expensive Diamonds Engagement Rings

Are you looking for diamonds engagement rings? Want to spend more money on the ring than you did on your house? Probably not. But if you did, you can look at these gorgeous rings, the world’s most expensive, to get an idea of how to pop the question.

This first diamond ring is "internally flawless." It is made by Elizabeth Taylor's L.A. based jewelry store, House of Taylor Jewelry. There are almost 10 carats of diamonds in this ring and it sells for $1.3 mill.


This DeBeers yellow diamond isn't like most diamonds engagement rings: it's held in platinum and is 5.11 carats, selling for $400,000.





This gorgeous pair is by Tiffany's and both are set in platinum. On the left is a 14.79 carat micromelee globe that retails for a cool $1.465 mill and it's partner the more square, but no less hip 12.03 carat cushion ring, which is only $800,000.






This beaute received the highest grade on the diamond color scale - D. Also DeBeers, this puppy weighs about 9 carats and is flawless, according to the experts. You can make your bride swoon if you buy this rock for just $1.83 million.

But if you're looking for something a bit more in your price range, try a jewelry store online for easy shopping and great deals.

Classic or Contemporary: Look to Her Tastes to Decide

If you’re looking to propose with white gold diamond engagement rings – or heck, even any kind of engagement rings – you have to think carefully about what you’re dealing with. While diamonds engagement rings are always popular, you can think about getting your fiancé a different stone according to her taste.

Think about her preferences. What kind of styles does she favor with regard to the jewelry she now wears? Does she have a favorite stone? If you don’t know, it might help to think about how she dresses. Is she more traditional with what she wears? If so, you can think about a more classic style with a single diamond and maybe the white gold diamond engagement rings we began with. You can never go wrong with the classic styles. But if she’s funkier with what she wears, she might like something different. You can explore other options like opals and sapphires in your decision.

Diamonds aren’t the only stone out there that can convey your affection, and besides you can always keep the diamonds on the side or bordering the center stone. And remember some of the best deals on diamonds engagement rings can be found at a jewelry store online!

4 C’s to Look for in Diamonds Engagement Rings

The 4 C’s of Diamonds are key when determining what diamonds engagement rings to buy for your loved one.

Cut is probably the most important of the C’s. Here it is how the diamond has been shaped, not the actual size of the diamond, but the facets of the stone that allow it to reflect light. An uncut diamond does not capture any light; it is opaque. In a poorly cut diamond, you can see less sparkle and glitter because light travels directly through, and does not refract. So you can literally see the difference, that is, if you know what to look for.

Clarity relates to cut, but it depends more on the natural process of the diamond’s formation. Internal flaws formed during the millions of years it takes for the diamond to develop may detract from its clarity, causing less light to reflect out of the diamond.

Color is bad when it comes to diamonds. Colorless diamonds are most highly prized because they allow the most light to reflect through the diamond, for a brighter sparkle.

Carat weight determines price. Larger diamonds are rarer and are significantly more expensive.
But when you’re looking for diamonds engagement rings, size doesn’t reflect how much you love a person, it’s only a factor in how much you want to spend!

Get the Perfect Ring at IDJewelryOnline.com

I know first hand that looking for diamonds engagement rings is pretty stressful. There’s a lot of pressure on us guys to find the perfect ring. When I started looking for an engagement ring, I went to every store in town trying to find the perfect one.

I knew exactly what I was looking for, in my head, but had a really hard time finding it. This was probably because I had a hard time articulating my vision to the confused and pretty pushy sales person. I felt like I was buying a used car! And the prices in the store weren’t what I was looking for either.

I didn’t know what to do. I knew that it was one of the biggest purchases of my life, and I wanted it to pick something that would make my girlfriend as happy as she makes me. So any ring from the mall just wouldn’t do. I needed selection.

Frustrated, I asked my mother for advice, which has never steered me wrong in the past. I was pretty surprised when she suggested I check out a jewelry store online. I mean, she just got her first computer last year and is just now figuring out how to send a proper email.

That’s when I found IDjewelryonline.com and their amazing selection white gold diamond engagement rings. I ended up with the perfect ring that my fiancé loved. So if you are frustrated with not finding what you want in jewelry stores, buy diamonds online with IDJewelryonline.com!

Are Color Diamonds Engagement Rings Okay To Buy?

If you've just got into shopping for diamonds engagement rings for your girlfriend, you might start to notice all these different colors going on.

Is it okay to buy... let’s say... "pink diamonds" that are available on a lot of sites? How about red rubies? Are they really rubies? Well, first you have to understand that diamonds are measured by clarity and the amount of clarity depends on the quality of the stone. The clearer the stone the better and more expensive the diamond’s going to be.

So what about pink diamonds? Well, that’s different story. First of all, pink diamonds are pretty rare. And they are measured by other criteria. And red rubies? They are real as well. Pink diamonds actually go outside the diamond scale. They are called fancy color diamonds and if you can get your hands on one – well, go ahead mister. A yellow diamond is a question of clarity. A pink diamond is a question of style.

Just remember, no matter what white gold diamond engagement rings you buy, every diamond product should come with a certification! If it doesn't, or the retailer can't show you one beforehand, chances are it's not real and indeed a fake.

If you want to find quality white gold diamond engagement rings at our jewelry store online, check us out at www.IDJewelryOnline.com!

Choose The Right Diamonds Engagement Rings The First Time!

If you're a guy and you're trying to pick out diamonds engagement rings, I can almost promise that you are going to have a hard time. You are nervous enough because you're going to propose and you’re scared you're going to pick the wrong one. As for the other quarter of you men out there, you don't fall under this category! Instead, you fall under the "is it okay if I get a ring made out of a bread tie?" category. And no, it's not okay. It doesn't matter what kind of a guy you are, we all need help buying the right diamonds engagement rings the first time, and that's okay!

That's what I'm here for! There are three main things you want to look at in order to cut your chances at choosing the wrong ring. These aspects are; style of diamond, type of gem, and type of material the ring is made out of. First off the cut of the ring is going to be what woos and wows your girl. A lot of women really like the Princess cut when it comes to rings like white gold diamond engagement rings. You don't have to go this way. In fact, I suggest you don't just take my suggestion off the bat. Before you visit any jewelry store online you have to understand what "style" your girl is.

Does she like a lot of glitz and glam? Or does she like being in the background of things? Her style will match the style of the ring. Next, the kind of gem. Most people would rather go with diamonds. These are considered the traditional gem for white gold diamond engagement rings. Of course you could also do a mixture of precious gems and diamonds as well. Most women would probably tell you that diamonds alone are the gem of choice! Lastly, the metal. I think this is going to depend again on her style.

One of the things you can do is start paying attention to other jewelry she wears. For example, I love silver and platinum, so most of my jewelry is silver or platinum. So pay attention to these things and it will save a lot of time (and money) in the end!

Are White Gold Engagement Rings Hard To Take Care Of?

For the most parts, all gold is going to be a challenge to take care of, especially if it's not a "brushed" style. However, a lot of people still buy white gold diamond engagement rings because of the look and feel of these rings and jewelry. Gold is also considered a more traditional option when it comes to gold, and when it comes to things like proposing or marriage, people actually do prefer to go for a more traditional option. White gold diamond engagement rings will need to be cleaned more often in order to keep up the shine and the overall beautification of the ring, however, it's quite simple!

All you need is a good brand name jewelry cleaner specifically for white gold. It's best to find a jewelry cleaner for your type of material rather than just use anything. Never use cleansers on any kind of jewelry either, it might be convenient for you, but it will eat away at the gold! So for something like white gold diamond engagement rings you could consider an alcohol based or ammonia based ring cleaner and keep it in the container overnight. When you are finished, simply wipe it off with a silk cloth and polish it up!

If you have diamonds engagement rings you can do the same thing as well, though since it is diamonds, you may need to give it a little more attention, especially around the diamond holders! If you would like to buy diamonds online or buy diamonds engagement rings check out our jewelry store online.

Does Size Really Matter When You Buy Diamonds Online?

I don't know about anyone else, but as far as diamonds are concerned, I don't really think the size matters. For me, it's the idea and feelings behind the diamonds that really matters. Besides, even if you would get a smaller diamonds engagement ring right now, you can always do an upgrade later on with either more diamonds or a bigger diamond! Frankly, I don't like a diamond that is HUGE, I think this is just plain gaudy! But, if you have one medium sized one or a few small ones such as a band with a few diamonds around it, I think this is stunning.

It really depends on you, what you want, what your girlfriend wants and what you can afford when you buy diamonds online. One thing I can recommend is that you DO shop online rather than offline - have it be for the diamonds themselves or for the white gold diamond engagement rings because you are going to find much cheaper prices than one might think. These products are still of the utmost quality, but the price is something everyone can afford!

As long as you make sure you look for the 4Cs of diamonds (clarity, carat, color and cut), and you make sure the diamond or ring comes with a Certification, the diamonds engagement rings are without a doubt going to be a fine quality product.

Wish You Could Buy Diamonds Online?

Well now you can! The reason a lot of people go about buying diamonds separately from a piece of jewelry is mainly because of the price. If you have something like white gold diamond engagement rings with diamonds you will oftentimes find that they are quite costly. However, if you buy just the diamonds engagement rings (minus the gem) by itself and just the diamonds by themselves you can then get a jeweler to custom make the ring for you which will cost considerably less. This is also a good option for those of you out there that don't like a specific cut or the cuts available regarding diamonds and other precious gems and you have your own design you would like to try instead.

Due to low mark downs and low overheads, most all online jewelry makers are capable of providing you with diamonds and engagement rings at significantly smaller costs, often giving you savings of up to 30% to 35%. That's a HUGE deal when it comes to the overall cost of the ring plus the gemstones! One of the cool things about buying anything online is the selection, and it when it comes to buy diamonds online it's no different. You really have an unlimited selection to choose from. Whereas with a brick and mortar store you are limited to specific selections depending on what is available in that area or what is available to the jewelry.

But when you buy diamonds online at a jewelry store online you can take as long as you want to find the perfect stone for your ring choosing from various cuts, shapes, sizes, colors, and prices! The most important thing you can do before buying diamonds or even actual jewelry like diamonds engagement rings or white gold diamond engagement rings is to make sure they are a trusted vendor such as us. Also, make sure they are licensed to sell diamonds like we are!

Tips When Choosing Men's Diamonds Engagement Rings

Men are very different than women when it comes to something like diamonds engagement rings. Not only do they tend to like different styles and colors, but they also tend to wear their rings out quicker than a woman would. This is why it's an important topic to start thinking about some tips in choosing the best diamonds engagement rings. One of the things you need to consider when buying a ring is that all metals are not created equal. I know my father had a platinum ring for quite a long time while he and my mother were married. This was perfect for him because platinum is a VERY strong metal - one of the strongest and this is a type of metal that does not need to be cleaned all the time.

In fact, platinum is one of the metals where it simply does not show grease or oil from your hands or fingerprints, so this is really great for the guy that wants a no fuss ring. Simply put, choose a ring that is right for your lifestyle. Second off, it's important that you actually like the way the ring fits. You might find a really nice price and look for something like white gold diamond engagement rings, but once you put it on you begin to realize it's too bulky. I'm a ring wearer of all sorts and I absolutely hate the feeling of something between my fingers, it just plain irks me! Third off, it's important to know if you want gemstones or diamonds in your ring.

Most men will just choose a simple plain ring because it's going to be cheaper, but it’s also going to be easier to take care of and you won't be to worry about one of those tiny diamonds falling out! Before choosing any ring or before you buy diamonds online, make sure you take a look at the various rings we have at our jewelry store online!

The Perfect Diamonds Engagement Rings - What Is The Best Metal To Use?

When it comes time for you to start looking at wedding or engagement rings you may start to notice ALL of the options available. Not only are there different stones, gems and cuts available, but you also have quite a lot of metals to choose from as well such as gold, white gold, yellow gold, silver, stainless steel, platinum, sheesh the list goes on and on! So what is the best metal option to go with and why? You have to figure that these are rings that both of you will be wearing for (hopefully) a long time to come - so you want to use a metal that is going to stand up to the test of time.

One of the most popular options is the yellow gold metal. A lot of people like this option because it's very flexible and not really a whole lot durable and it's also very traditional. You have to realize that gold in general especially yellow gold is a very soft metal on its own hence the reason you find a lot of rings with this metal because its easiest for the jewelry makers. Also, if you decide to go cheap and get something like a low nine or ten carats you could be looking at a lot of tarnish and this simply is not good!

However, if you are looking for something more modern and still pretty steadfast you might want to consider taking a look at white gold diamond engagement rings or platinum. The platinum rings are by far the most strongest alloy available it also does not oxidize which means that you won't have to worry about tarnishing, greening, or smudges! Stainless steel is a little more sturdier than gold as well, but again you have the chance of tarnishing over time. To view some of our most popular diamonds engagement rings or to buy diamonds online, take a look at www.IDJewelryOnline.com