Diamond Castle

American Fine Diamond Jewelry

2009-08-11T09:27:00.000-07:00

Native American Fine Diamond Jewelry

1 carat total weight 12 diamond, 14k yellow gold diamond engagement ring
Approx. length top: 5/16"(8.8mm), length bottom: 1/8"(3.6mm), finger size: 7-1/2, weight: 5.8 grams, 12-(.97 cttw.) (2.5mm x 2.5mm) princess cut diamonds (GHI/SI1-SI2).

1/10 carat total weight 3 diamond, 1 carat cubic zirconia, John Bagley 14k yellow gold diamond engagement ring
-John Bagley-Approx. length top: 1/2"(12.8mm), length bottom: 3/32"(2.85mm), finger size: 6-3/4, weight: 7.3 grams, Gemstone: 1-(1.00 ct.)(6.5 mm) Cubic Zirconia, 3-(.11 cttw.) (1.8-2.5 mm) brilliant round diamonds (GHI/SI1).

1/2 carat total weight, 4-diamond, 14k two color engagement ring
Approx. length top: 3/16"(4.53mm), length bottom: 3/32"(3.1mm), finger size: 6-3/4, weight: 7.1 grams, 4-(.47 cttw.) (4.25 mm x 2.0 mm x 1.75 mm) tapered baguette diamonds (GHI/SI1-SI2).

John Bagley 14k/22k two tone gold diamond engagement ring
-John Bagley-Approx. length top: 1/4"(6.18mm), length bottom: 1/8"(3.18mm), finger size: 6-1/2, weight: 7.6 grams, Gemstone: 1-(1.00 ct.)(6.3 mm) Cubic Zirconia, 6-(.12 cttw.) (1.5 mm - 1.8 mm) brilliant round diamonds (GH/VS2-SI1

1/8 carat total weight, 7-diamond, 14k two tone gold diamond engagement ring
Approx. length top: 5/16"(9.15mm), length bottom: 3/32"(2.94mm), finger size: 6-3/4, weight: 6.1 grams, 7-(.13 cttw.) (1.5 mm) brilliant round diamonds (GHI/SI1-SI2).

1/5 carat total weight 14 diamond, 14k yellow gold diamond engagement ring
Approx. length top: 1/2"(12.95mm), length bottom: 1/16"(2.2mm), finger size: 6-3/4, weight: 4.0 grams, 14-(.21 cttw.) (1.0mm -1.8mm) brilliant round diamonds (GHI/SI1-SI2).

Emerican diamond jewllery

2009-08-11T07:08:00.000-07:00

Fashion Diamond Jewelry

Diamond Peace Sign (0.85) $ 1075	Diamond Initial (0.16) $ 475
Diamond Awareness Ribbon (0.48) $ 780	Diamond Cherries (0.34) $ 605
Diamond Flower (0.89) $ 970	Diamond Pretzel (0.37) $ 630
Diamond Sunburst (0.48) $ 780	Diamond Wishbone (0.22) $ 505

america diamonds

2009-07-30T10:26:00.000-07:00

Tips on Online Shopping for Diamond Rings

Women all across the globe are dotty about diamonds.
Online diamond merchants offer a wide array of high quality diamond rings. Sliding a sparkling diamond ring onto a women’s finger is a wonderful way to make her heart flutter for you. The gleaming diamond rings come in varied designs and styles. And you can get all these designs and styles online.You can have a look at the display windows of the online stores to have a glance at those prized diamond rings. However, you have to be prudent while shopping online for diamond rings.

Here are few tips on online shopping for diamond rings

Know the Diamonds
Before shopping online for diamond rings, you have to know the diamonds, for they come in varied forms and designs. If you do a bit of research and spend some time looking at different kinds of diamonds, you will be able to understand what you need and what you should pick.

Shop at trusted stores
Diamonds are really expensive. This is a reason enough for you to ensure the credibility of the online diamond merchant you are purchasing from as well as the quality of the diamonds they offer. Before you type in your credit card number to pay for your favorite diamond ring, you must check the testimonials and feedback of the merchant’s customers. It is advisable that you don’t take any chance, and shop only at tried and trusted stores.

Buy only what you want
You can get all kinds of diamond rings at online stores. Online diamond merchants provide you with diamond rings to suit different occasions and cultural styles. This connotes that you can easily have diamond rings of your choice. But, for that you must visit different online diamond stores.

Custom-designed diamond rings
A lot of online diamond stores offer custom-designed diamond rings. So, if you are not too excited by the designs you have come across, just ask your online merchant to create specific designs for you. You can ask them to emboss letters on the diamond ring. You can have your diamond ring embellished with other jewels as well.

AMERICA RING

2009-07-26T03:01:00.000-07:00

Ring size guide

Since ring size is affected by the weather, time of day, weight, diet and many other factors, the most reliable method for sizing a ring is to wear it for several months under a variety of conditions. A ring which has been worn for some time can be the most accurate guide, but there are also other methods to determining the appropriate ring size.

It is also important that the ring not only fit the finger, but is also able to be pushed over the knuckle. This means that knuckles must be taken into consideration when getting a woman's ring size.

The most simple solution is to ask her, many women know their ring size.

The average woman's ring size is 6.

If your knuckle is a lot larger than the base of your finger, measure both the base and the knuckle with a strip of 1/2-inch paper and select a size in between the two. When buying larger bands, you may want to consider a ring one size larger, for comforts sake.

Rings sized between 5-7 do not incur an additional charge. Rings sized below 5 or above 7 may incur an additional surcharge depending on additional materials and labor.

* Remember to measure your finger in warm temperatures at the end of the day. This is when the most blood will be in your hands, and you will be guaranteed a ring fit that will be comfortable for a lifetime.

Ring Size (USA)	Measured Size (mm)
3	44.1
3.5	45.4
4	46.7
4.5	48.0
5	49.2
5.5	50.5
6	51.8
6.5	53.5
7	54.3
7.5	55.6
8	56.9
8.5	58.2
9	59.4
9.5	60.7
10	62.0
10.5	63.3
11	64.5
11.5	65.8
12	67.1
12.5	68.3
13	69.6

AMERICA DIAMOND

2009-07-26T01:50:00.000-07:00

Diamond Guide
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What gives a diamond its color?

Absolutely colorless diamonds allow more light to pass through them than any other colored diamond, making them the most brilliant of diamonds. Like a prism, a diamond divides light into a spectrum of colors and reflects this light as colorful flashes called 'fire'. The less color in a diamond, the more colorful the fire, and the better the color grade. Colorless diamonds emit more sparkle and fire, and are subsequently more expensive.
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faint yellow FIRE: Also known as dispersion, this is the effect caused when a diamond breaks up white light as it hits its surface, separating it into its component spectral colors.

A diamond's color is the result of a combination of trace impurities (sometimes as little as one part per million) or structural irregularities within the diamond's atomic structure. Your diamond's color has always been the same and will not change over time or through wear.

Personal preference is an important aspect when choosing the color of your diamond. Much like pearls, different colored diamonds work well with different skin tones. And though colorless diamonds are rarer and more expensive, many people find the warm glow that radiates from a faint yellow diamond (especially when set in yellow gold) to be very attractive.

However, if your setting is made of white gold or platinum, you may wish to select a diamond of a higher color grade. yellow

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flourecence

Besides grading the color, diamonds are also graded on their reaction to ultraviolet light, which may cause the stone to fluoresce or 'glow'.

Fluorescence: If a diamond is naturally fluorescent, it will emit a soft colored glow when held under an ultraviolet lamp or "black light."

Some people seek diamonds that produce this unique effect, while others definitely avoid it. Fluorescence within a diamond does not influence its durability. However, a very small selection of diamonds with strong fluorescence may appear cloudy to the eye. Diamonds with a strong or very strong fluorescence are priced slightly lower than other diamonds. The color and intensity of the fluorescence are noted on your diamond's grading report.

Fancy Color Diamonds do not follow the rules described above when discussing color as one of the 4 Cs. They are rather very rare and very expensive diamonds that include hues such as red, purple, blue, green, orange and pink. Some of these diamonds are even rarer than a 'D' colored diamond, therefore only available in very limited quantities. If you are interested in a Fancy Color diamond, please contact our customer service.

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GIA Grading
The internationally recognized diamond color grading scale, developed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), uses an alphabetical scale ranging from 'D' to 'Z' where 'D' is the most colorless and 'Z' contains the most color. American Diamond offers diamonds with color grades ranging from 'D' through 'J'.

In assessing your diamond's color, a gemologist has analyzed it under a microscope and compared it to a standardized set of master comparison stones. The grading conditions for this formal evaluation follow specific standards by controlling variables such as lighting, surrounding environment and instruments used.

While diamonds occur naturally in a range of colors, the most widely used in jewelry are the "normalÓ color range¾from colorless and faint-colored to light yellow or brown. Colors outside this range are considered Fancy Color Diamonds.

robbins rings

2009-07-10T23:25:00.000-07:00

E.E. Robbins: Lord of the Rings

Seattlest was recently in the market for an engagement ring. Knowing almost nothing about diamonds, settings, or the metals they bling on, we guessed that finding the right ring was going to be a long, arduous and intimidating quest. We were wrong. It wasn’t arduous.

Then there’s the place that goes “straight to the heart.” And the place where “every kiss begins.” And the place “across from the mall.” And the “diamond people.” For the love of capitalism.

We ruled out mall stores because after about 20 minutes in a mall, we start freaking out. Too many people, too much ambient noise, too much visual stimulation. And we knew the help in those stores are like bipolar hawks, swooping upon passersby with commission-hungry eyes and talons of shameless false enthusiasm.

We refused to include Jared in our search simply because of those sorry-ass commercials.

Our first stop was E.E. Robbins. Because it was close to work and we needed to stop at nearby Target for a box of wine.

Ninety minutes after walking through E.E. Robbins’ door, we felt pretty sure that was where we’d buy a ring. Not because the place had a massive aquarium just inside the entry, nice lighting, an open, racetrack-style layout, and no-pressure staff. Not because they offered cold drinks (Frappuccino? Jones Soda?) to everyone who came in. Not because the selection of engagement rings bordered on overwhelming (in a good way). But because we’d been given a crash-course on diamonds and precious metals by a very cool woman who, if she was exasperated by our ignorance, didn’t show it at all. We’ll call her Ms. Robbins.

Maybe it was simply a result of E.E. Robbins’ hiring and training standards, but Ms. Robbins was just downright super. She showed us multiple rings—those we pointed out and ones similar to them, nothing that differed from our “we think we like this style” aesthetic. She sat us down at a comfy table and busted out rocks that matched our price range. She showed us a little slide show on the “Four Cs,” and let us pore over stones until we could (sort of) guess the differences in clarity, color, and cost. She let us look at them under a cool microscope. And she never once encouraged the purchase of a larger, more colorless, more expensive diamond. Everything was “whatever works for you.” Our taste, our budget, our comfort zone.

Over the next few weeks, we visited several other jewelers. Everything we knew about major-purchase-making told us that we couldn’t love the stuff we’d seen first. We had to shop around more. We had to compare.

The Shane Co., on top of being a strangely sterile, unfriendly place, didn’t offer anything that we liked or that fit our price range. It may be hand-selected in Thailand, but it ain’t thrilling.

International Jewelers was also sterile, but not unfriendly. A giddy woman there tossed out this gem: “You’re getting engaged? That’s always fun!” The ring and diamond selection, and her interest in educating us on both, were less stellar.

The mall stores—yes, we braved a couple—were as expected. Maybe we’d have thought more of them had we not gotten the royal treatment at Robbins, but the help was either overbearing or aloof and the stuff in the display cases somehow sad and desperate-looking.

To check our sanity, we dropped into Fred Meyer Jewelers during a trip for groceries. The experience was surprisingly positive, but friendliness and price weren’t influencing our decision. And honestly, wouldn’t it be odd to purchase a ring at the same place you buy toilet paper?

A second sanity check found us at the E.E. Robbins in Belltown. Was Ms. Robbins an awesome salesperson, or was the business itself awesome? Could our first experience be duplicated? Turns out, yes.

We waited, let all that we’d seen simmer for a while. We stared at Ms. Robbins’ business card and thought about what she’d shown us, how she’d smiled all the while. We heard a few more of those inane radio commercials, and smirked at Robbins’ “how we got engaged” spots. They really sound silly. (Ms. Robbins gave us a book of these proposal stories, too; it reads just as cheesy, but the sentiment is somehow more endearing on the page.)

Finally, we went back to the first E.E. Robbins, to Ms. Robbins, and bought us a fantastically-beautiful-if-we-don’t-say-so-ourselves ring. If the shopping experience (and the free Frappuccino) wasn’t positive enough, she gave us wedding planning books, a coupon for a future purchase (wedding band, duh), and a bottle of champagne. Seattlest felt special.

Those commercials might sound lame and made-up, but we’re betting they’re very real—and partially inspired by experiences in an E.E. Robbins store. We won’t be volunteering our story for anyone’s listening (or reading) pleasure, but we’ll definitely recommend the Robbins folks to those going engagement ring-hunting.

diamond in medical

2009-03-27T01:18:00.000-07:00

Sure♦Blade™ Diamond Laser Knife
The Diamond LaserKnife is an innovative, ultra-precision "cold contact" diamond scalpel that offers the surgeon the added benefit of simultaneous controlled cauterization. This unique impact technology gives the surgeon one handed precision cutting while providing a uniform and controllable field of infrared energy at the tissue interface. Unlike free-hand-cutting surgical lasers and electro-cautery systems, the Diamond LaserKnife provides the user with tactile feedback and a cutting instrument that is over 40 times sharper than a steel scalpel. Since the diamond remains cold while the infrared energy heats the tissue to coagulation temperature, collateral tissue damage is minimized and there is less delay in re-vascularization. This results in less bruising with quicker healing and recovery. Additionally, swelling and scarring of tissue is greatly reduced.

Diamond

2009-01-03T00:54:00.001-08:00

What is a Diamond?

A diamond comes from carbon, crystallized under very high temperatures and pressures. It is formed naturally, deep below the earth's surface, and is the hardest known mineral in nature, which makes it useful in numerous ways. The name "diamond" comes from the Greek word "invincible" alluding to its great durability. Though diamonds have numerous industrial uses due to their great degree of hardness, what a diamond is most known for is its dazzling appeal as a highly sought after gemstone.
Diamonds are so versatile and strong that they can be worn as any kind of jewelry. While the solitaire is classic, fashion diamond jewelry is very popular. You can find clusters like diamond flower earrings or be a little trendy with a diamond toe ring.

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

India is the birthplace of diamond mining. They discovered them almost 4000 years ago. In the 1800s, South Africa, Zaire, Namibia, Australia and Russia began mining diamonds as well.
When you put in your white gold diamond earrings and slip on your solitaire diamond engagement ring , think about this: you have to start with 250 tons of ore to make a one carat cut and polished solitaire. That's a lot of work for a single stone and it explains why diamonds are so valuable and expensive.

How to Choose a Diamond

Diamonds are so valuable and precious, there are very specific guidelines set up to rate each stone. If you want to have the most beautiful diamond eternity bands , you need to know what to look for. This criteria is commonly referred to as the 5 Cs: cut, color, clarity, carat and certificate.

1. Cut is really a personal preference. The round cut solitaire is the classic style, but other popular cuts include marquise (diamond shaped), emerald (rectangular cut), princess (square cut) and pear.
2. Color is also a matter of preference. It used to be that the best diamonds were transparent or colorless. The scale ranged from colorless (the best) to light yellow (the least desirable). However, colored diamonds, such as champagne and pink are rapidly growing in popularity.
3. Clarity is possibly the most important "C". You want your white gold diamond earrings to be transparent and clear. Little dark specks are called carbon inclusions greatly reduce value of a diamond. The stones are graded on a scale of visible inclusions at certain magnifications to inclusions seen with the naked eye. VVS (very, very small inclusions hardly visible at 10X magnification) is the best rating and I (inclusions visible with no magnification) is the worst rating.
4. Carat is also a personal preference. You may seek something smaller than .50 ct stones in your diamond eternity bands or you may choose a 3 ct solitaire.
5. Certification is the most recent addition to diamond criteria. What a GIA certificate tells you is that the Gemological Institute of America has certified the quality of this stone. The certificate is especially important if you buy diamonds as an investment, but it is also useful for insurance purposes.

The Mystique of the Diamond

Diamonds are seen as the symbol of love, due to their fire, strength and durability. They have also been known as symbols of power, and until the 15th century, they could only to be worn by kings. Ancient Romans and Greeks believed diamonds were bits of fallen stars, or tears from the gods. It wasn't until 1477 that the first diamond ring was presented as an engagement ring by Archduke Maximilium of Austria to his future bride Mary of Burgundy.

Diamond Earrings History

2009-01-03T00:23:00.000-08:00

Diamond Earrings History

Earrings date back to 2400 BC. They have gone in and out of style many times, but mostly based on wealth and hair fashion. Yes, hair fashion. In the early years, of course, only kings and queens and the very wealthy could afford to adorn themselves with these expensive trinkets. Later on, they were shunned as fashionable when the hair styles would prevent the ears from being exposed or when hats and bonnets covered the ears. In those periods, a woman’s ears were regarded as a private part and only exposed to their husbands or lovers. Decorating them with diamond earrings would only be considered very decadent. These days however, earrings are here to stay no matter what the hair style.

Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ribbon Heart Stud Earrings

Diaond J Hoop Dangle Earrings in Yellow and White Gold

Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold

Diamond Saddle Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold

1/2CT Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold - Channel Setting

Diamond Rings Showcase

2009-01-03T00:20:00.001-08:00

Diamond Rings Showcase

Diamond rings are the cornerstone of a jewelry wardrobe. Next to diamond stud earrings, they are something every woman young or old must have. There is a reason why diamond rings were chosen as the symbol of marriage and commitment. They are the best of metals and the best of gemstones. All that is left is to decide what kind of message you want to send. There is no better message than what can be said with diamond rings.

Diamond Castle

American Fine Diamond Jewelry

Native American Fine Diamond Jewelry

Emerican diamond jewllery

america diamonds

Tips on Online Shopping for Diamond Rings

AMERICA RING

Ring size guide

AMERICA DIAMOND

robbins rings

E.E. Robbins: Lord of the Rings

diamond in medical

Diamond

What is a Diamond?

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

How to Choose a Diamond

The Mystique of the Diamond

Diamond Earrings History

Diamond Earrings History

Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ribbon Heart Stud Earrings

Diaond J Hoop Dangle Earrings in Yellow and White Gold

Diamond Dangle Chain Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold

Diamond Saddle Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Diamond Saddle Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold

1/2CT Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold - Channel Setting

Diamond Rings Showcase

Diamond Rings Showcase

Three Stone Diamond Anniversary Ring Size 7 in Solid Yellow Gold

Ladies Three Stone Flower Diamond Ring White & Yellow Gold

Ladies Diamond Engagement Ring Wrap in White Gold

Baguette Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring in White Gold Size 7

Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Yellow & White Gold

Women's Diamond Angel Heart Ring in 10K Solid Yellow Gold Size 7

Diamond Wedding Anniversary Band Ring in Solid 14K White Gold

Genuine Diamond Wedding Anniversary Ring Band in 10K White Gold

Mens 3 Stone Diamond Wedding Band Ring Brushed Yellow Gold

Mens Diamond Wedding Band Ring in Solid White Gold w/ Brushed Finish

Diamond Anniversary Band 14K Yellow Gold - 1/2 CTTW Size 7 Millgrain Accents

Ladies Diamond Cross Ring in Brushed 14K Solid White Gold

Genuine Diamond Womens #3 Racing Ring Crafted in 10K Yellow Gold